Featured Hotels Near Mt. Senzaki

Stay at Hoshino Resorts Sengi View Villa, where every room faces the eastern ridge of Mount Sengi, offering unobstructed views of the sunrise over Bungo Strait. The property features private balconies, on-site hot spring baths, and a 5-minute walk to the main hiking trail. Early check-in is available for guests seeking optimal sunrise positions.

Sengi Mountain Base Lodge is located directly across from the main trailhead, just a 2-minute walk away. The hotel provides complimentary walking poles, detailed topographic maps, and a shaded outdoor lounge area. With a dedicated parking lot and barrier-free pathways, it's ideal for families and elderly travelers exploring the scenic route to the summit.

Guests at Sengi Summit Experience Inn can participate in a daily 9:00 AM morning purification ritual led by local shrine maidens, reflecting the region’s spiritual heritage. The hotel also offers guided photography tours to capture the golden light at dawn along the coastal ridge. Evening meals feature local katsuo tuna and wild mountain vegetables in a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner.

Sakai Onsen Ryokan is the only inn in the area combining natural sulfur hot springs with panoramic mountain and sea views. Each room has a private open-air bath fed by natural spring water, known for its therapeutic properties. The hotel also hosts a nighttime lantern festival during weekends, illuminating the grounds with soft glow—perfect for romantic evenings.

Sengi Explorer House offers expert-led guided hikes departing daily at 8:30 AM, leading guests through ancient forest trails while sharing stories of local flora, fauna, and legends. The tour includes free sunscreen, water bottles, and a limited-edition hiking map. Additionally, the hotel partners with local farmers to host foraging excursions where guests gather wild herbs and mushrooms.

Sengi Station Front Hotel is just 150 meters from Sengi Station, a 3-minute walk. Trains run frequently between Ōita City and Nakatsu, and the hotel provides free shuttle buses to major attractions and trailheads. For self-drivers, an ample parking lot with EV charging stations is available. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive deals and integrated travel information.