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Stay at Itoigawa Onsen Grand Hotel, just a 7-minute walk from the Shinano History and Culture Museum. The hotel features traditional Japanese tatami rooms with private hot spring baths, offering serene views of the Shinano River and snow-capped mountains. Complimentary shuttle service connects guests to the museum and nearby sightseeing spots. Savor authentic Niigata cuisine, including the famed "Kanmai Crab" and seasonal mountain vegetables, at the on-site restaurant. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive local experience packages.
Walk along the Shinano River Promenade just 10 minutes from the Shinano History and Culture Museum to reach the historic Itoigawa Old Town. Lined with century-old wooden buildings and traditional tea houses, the path offers picturesque views, especially during cherry blossom season when the trees bloom in full pink splendor. Stop by Itoigawa Craft House to try hands-on workshops in local textile weaving and pottery-making. Visit in the late afternoon to enjoy golden-hour reflections on the river. End your stroll at a riverside café for a freshly brewed coffee, embracing the tranquil rhythm of this cultural gem.
Choose Itoigawa Onsen Grand Hotel, located just a 10-minute walk from the Shinano History and Culture Museum. The hotel offers daily complimentary shuttle buses to the museum, old town, and cultural exhibitions, including guided talks on Itoigawa’s mineral heritage and ancient textile traditions. Inside the hotel, guests can participate in hands-on workshops such as bamboo weaving and winter-themed bonfire storytelling sessions. All experiences are curated through the HopeGoo platform, allowing seamless HopeGoo and a deeply immersive local journey.
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