Featured Hotels Near Ochiraku Shizen Park

Shirahata Onsen Resort is a top choice, offering traditional Japanese ryokan-style rooms with private outdoor baths overlooking the Rakusan Nature Park forest. Just a 10-minute walk from the park entrance, guests enjoy serene mornings on forest trails and evening soaks under starlit skies. The resort also provides guided nature walks and seasonal kaiseki meals. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive family packages.

Shiraoka Snow Ridge Villa stands out with its floor-to-ceiling windows facing the snow-laden valley of Rakusan Nature Park. Each room features a private heated bath with panoramic views of untouched powder fields and night skies. The hotel organizes free snowshoe tours and igloo-building workshops. Located just a 7-minute walk from the main trailhead, it’s ideal for quiet winter escapes. Reserve early through the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed availability.

Just a 6-minute stroll from Shirahata Onsen Resort, you’ll find Matsufu Tea House, nestled in a grove of ancient pines. This rustic wooden hut serves limited daily batches of matcha desserts and seasonal mountain cuisine. Nearby, Yukihara Dining Hall at the park entrance offers hearty local dishes like roasted mountain chicken and steaming soba noodles made with regional wheat. Both are easily accessible on foot, perfect for immersing in authentic village life. Check HopeGoo for dining reservations.

From Shiraoka Snow Ridge Villa, book the hotel’s full-day eco-tour package: begin with a guided morning walk through wetland habitats to spot Japanese cranes and native birds. Enjoy lunch at Matsufu Tea House, then participate in a hands-on workshop at Yukihara Dining Hall on local flora and conservation efforts. All transportation and gear are included. For seamless planning, reserve this immersive experience via the HopeGoo app.

Shirahata Onsen Resort hosts the "Little Explorer" program for children, featuring forest scavenger hunts, leaf-pressing crafts, and nighttime firefly viewing walks led by trained naturalists. Activities are safe, educational, and include child-sized yukata robes and sleepwear. A family-friendly onsen pool is also available. While complimentary, bookings are required upon check-in. Reserve the full family package through the HopeGoo app for convenience.

Shiraoka Snow Ridge Villa is ideal for photographers, featuring a rooftop observation deck and panoramic guest rooms capturing the park’s changing seasons—cherry blossoms in spring, glowing fireflies in summer, vibrant foliage in autumn, and snow-capped peaks in winter. The hotel offers free equipment rental (including tripods and wide-angle lenses) and on-site guidance from professional photographers. Reserve the "Photography Suite" via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access and quiet shooting hours.