Featured Hotels Near Ninomaru Park

Stay at Nakatsu Castle Welcome House, a boutique hotel housed in a renovated castle keep with direct views of Ninomaru Park. The park features over 300 Yoshino cherry trees, creating a breathtaking pink haze during spring bloom. Guests enjoy exclusive access to a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the garden courtyard, paired with local matcha and wagashi sweets. Just a 2-minute walk from the park entrance, the hotel offers complimentary shuttle service. Book your sakura-viewing room via the HopeGoo app for seasonal perks.

From Nakatsu Castle Welcome House, take a 5-minute stroll along paved stone paths to reach the Honmaru Ruins of Nakatsu Castle, featuring remnants of the original donjon foundation and ancient ramparts. Continue another 10 minutes to the Oita Prefectural Museum of History, showcasing Edo-period samurai artifacts and Sengoku-era weapons. All routes are flat and well-marked with multilingual signage and benches. Visit early morning to avoid crowds, then pause at Kibō-Do Tea House for freshly brewed genmaicha, embracing the tranquil pace of historic Nakatsu.

Nakatsu Castle Welcome House is ideal for families, offering a dedicated children’s garden play area and family-friendly tatami suites with non-slip flooring and safety rails. Just a 7-minute walk away is the Nakatsu City Library, featuring a kids’ reading zone and weekly storytelling sessions. Every Saturday, the hotel hosts "Castle Kids Day," where children can craft paper umbrellas and write calligraphy. The on-site restaurant serves allergy-friendly children’s meals and offers crib rentals. Book via HopeGoo for a family package including free park entry and shuttle service.