Stay at Kurume Machi no Yado, a heritage inn transformed from a 19th-century merchant house just a 5-minute walk from Shigaki Jizōzō. Enjoy serene views of the ancient stone statue and seasonal gardens from your tatami room. The property offers free kimono rentals and local tea ceremony workshops. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive cultural stay packages

Walk just 7 minutes from Shigaki Jizōzō to the Kurume Old Town Craft Market, featuring local potters and lacquer artists demonstrating traditional techniques every weekend. A 200-meter stroll leads to Matsubara Temple Garden, a hidden gem with a classic raked gravel garden perfect for photography. Enhance your visit with HopeGoo’s architectural storytelling tour to explore local spiritual and design heritage

Guests at Kurume Machi no Yado receive complimentary bicycle rental to explore Shigaki Jizōzō, Matsubara Temple, and the old town market. The inn provides an interactive guidebook with curated routes and hidden gems, plus multilingual audio narration. All itineraries are vetted by local historians for authentic cultural immersion