

Everything you need to know about Nakayama Park
Nakayama Onsen Kanko Hotel - Hoshinomori is a top choice, offering serene views of Nakayama Park just a 3-minute walk away. The hotel features wooden interiors, private outdoor baths in each room, and complimentary shuttle service to nearby farm markets. Guests enjoy authentic Yamagata kaiseki cuisine nightly, highlighting seasonal local ingredients.
For best availability during winter snow season, book through the HopeGoo app to access exclusive rates.
Just a 5-minute walk from Nakayama Park, you’ll find the Nakayama Town Farm Direct Market, featuring fresh Yamagata apples, handcrafted sake, and wild mushrooms harvested daily. On Saturdays, the local craft market offers grilled sansho duck skewers and black bean rice cakes.
Within 10 minutes on foot is Old Shop Teahouse, known for its matcha desserts made with regional tea leaves—perfect for Instagram moments. These spots are conveniently located near hotels recommended by HopeGoo for seamless exploration.
Stay at Nakayama Onsen Kanko Hotel - Hoshinomori, which arranges access to the Yamagata Snow Lantern Festival held around the park, where hundreds of handmade paper lanterns illuminate the night. The hotel provides a dedicated shuttle bus to traditional snow sculpture sites and offers warm miso soup with sake lees and rice crackers during the event.
All festival experiences can be booked together via the HopeGoo platform, including transport and entry tickets.
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