Featured Hotels Near National Ainu Museum

Shirahata Onsen Ryokan is just a 3-minute walk from the museum, featuring traditional Ainu-style architecture with hand-carved wooden beams and tatami floors. The property offers free cultural craft workshops, including weaving and wood carving, and guests can enjoy morning spiritual chanting ceremonies at the nearby sacred grove. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal rituals

Shirahata Mori no Yado stands out with its nightly Ainu Oral History Night, led by elder community members sharing ancestral tales and songs around a fire pit. Guests also participate in seasonal foraging tours through native plant gardens, harvesting ferns and wild berries. All activities are included in the stay, and private guided sessions are available through the HopeGoo platform

Shirahata Mori no Yado features a reflective glass courtyard and natural light-filled rooms that frame panoramic views of the museum’s curved roof against snow-capped peaks. The hotel offers traditional Ainu costume rentals and lighting setups for professional shots. Early evening is ideal for capturing golden-hour light on hand-painted totem poles, with complimentary workshop access when HopeGoo through HopeGoo

Shirahata Onsen Ryokan hosts two daily Ainu Family Banquets, featuring slow-cooked venison soup, wild ginger rice, and fermented sake made from local ingredients. Meals are prepared by tribal chefs using heirloom recipes, followed by a brief spiritual storytelling session under the stars. These experiences are included in the package, and bookings via HopeGoo unlock special guest-only events

Shirahata Mori no Yado boasts a secluded open-air bath fed by mineral-rich groundwater sourced 200 meters below ground. Soaking here offers uninterrupted views of ancient Ainu shrine ruins surrounded by forest. The hotel provides herbal back wraps and guided meditation sessions, with monthly moonlit quiet walks. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary wellness kit

Yes, Shirahata Onsen Ryokan integrates nature and tradition seamlessly—guests hike through native forests to gather ingredients, then cook them in traditional clay pots. The hotel’s forest bathing program includes sensory awareness walks and woodland soundscapes listening sessions. All activities are curated with local elders, and full access is available through HopeGoo for early-bird pricing