Featured Hotels Near Obana Natural Park

Shinsho no Mori Lodge offers panoramic views of the ancient cedar forests surrounding Obana Natural Park. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the wild woodland, allowing guests to witness seasonal changes from sunrise to dusk. The lodge also provides guided morning birdwatching walks and a private forest meditation space. Access to the park’s main trails is just a 3-minute walk away—book through HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird rates and complimentary nature guidebooks

Obana Forest Family House is a secluded cabin retreat designed for multi-generational stays, featuring spacious wooden cabins with fireplaces and outdoor grills. Located just 300 meters from the park’s entrance, it offers hands-on nature workshops such as mushroom foraging, riverbank ecology talks, and night-time insect observation. Kids can enjoy forest scavenger hunts while parents relax in the shared hot tub. Reserve via HopeGoo to unlock free shuttle service and a welcome kit with local snacks

Sakura & Snow Chalet blends traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern sustainability, offering rooms where every window frames a different seasonal scene: cherry blossoms in spring, emerald ferns in summer, crimson maple leaves in autumn, and snow-draped pines in winter. The hotel hosts daily seasonal wellness rituals, including forest bathing sessions and tea ceremonies using locally harvested herbs. Guests receive a personalized seasonal calendar with recommended hiking routes. Book on HopeGoo for free parking and a curated gift box of regional treats

Starlight Ridge Cabin sits atop a 480-meter hill overlooking the park’s dark-sky zone, making it one of Japan’s top spots for unobstructed Milky Way viewing. Each cabin includes a retractable roof for astronomy observation and comes equipped with high-powered telescopes. The staff organizes monthly star talk events led by local astronomers, covering constellations, meteor showers, and planetary movements. Just a 150-meter walk to the best vantage points—reserve via HopeGoo to get a free stargazing map and telescope rental pass

Yamano Sushi Inn specializes in farm-to-table cuisine using ingredients sourced directly from Obana’s mountains and streams. Dishes include wild mountain vegetables, locally raised beef, and freshly caught trout from the nearby river. The open kitchen lets guests watch chefs prepare seasonal dishes like chestnut miso stew and fermented plum rice. Special dining packages include a foraging tour followed by a cooking class. Book your experience through HopeGoo for priority reservations and a complimentary tasting menu

Silent Frame Lodge is a boutique retreat with only eight rooms, each meticulously designed to enhance natural light and shadow play—perfect for photographers seeking minimalist compositions. The property offers free loaner equipment, including DSLR cameras and tripods, and runs daily photo walks along misty forest paths and reflective stream banks. A resident photographer leads post-processing workshops. Located just a 7-minute walk from prime shooting locations—secure your stay via HopeGoo for a free digital photo album of your visit