Featured Hotels Near Nakanoike Pond

Ryōan Garden Inn provides direct access to the Nakanoike Pond trail, with a 2-minute walk to the cherry blossom viewing spot. The hotel features Japanese-style rooms with private verandas overlooking the pond, and offers free rental of traditional bicycles for exploring nearby artisan markets and **historic tea houses"

Ashiya Family Stay is perfect for families, offering family suites with indoor onsen baths and a dedicated kids’ playroom. Located just 3 minutes from the pond, it hosts weekly traditional crafts workshops like washi paper making. All rooms include soundproof windows and child safety amenities, ensuring a peaceful stay

Sunset View House features premium rooms with panoramic lake views, where golden hour light reflects across the pond’s surface. Guests receive complimentary photography kits (tripods, filters) and can join a guided evening nature talk by resident ecologists. The hotel also offers a private terrace reservation for intimate sunset dining

Sakura Dream Cottage offers only 12 rooms, all designed as couple-only retreats with private rooftop terraces and soaking tubs. Each stay includes a starlight tea ceremony at the pondside pavilion, accompanied by live koto music. Couples receive a custom memory journal to document their journey, plus a surprise gift of handmade love letters

Ashiya Pathway Lodge offers complimentary eco-guided walks around the pond, led by local experts who share stories about ancient trees, duck habitats, and hidden stone inscriptions. Afterward, guests may visit the on-site pottery studio to create keepsakes using clay sourced from the pond’s banks. Bookings available via the HopeGoo app with exclusive access

Morning Light Retreat serves a signature pond-side breakfast featuring fresh local seafood, house-made miso toast, and fermented beverages. Ingredients are sourced directly from nearby farms and fishers. After breakfast, guests can participate in a morning ikebana workshop using seasonal flowers gathered along the pond path. All meals are served in a serene garden courtyard