Hyatt Regency Odawara is ideal for families, offering panoramic views of both Odawara Castle and Odawara Zoo from its spacious rooms. Just a 8-minute walk from the zoo, the hotel features a dedicated kids’ playroom, a family pool, and complimentary shuttle service to the park. The on-site Japanese garden courtyard provides serene morning views of doves flying over ancient castle walls. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive family packages.

Yes, Odawara Jōkamachi Dining Hall is just a 3-minute walk from the zoo entrance. This century-old eatery specializes in handmade wagashi sweets and local-style bento boxes. Try their signature "Jōkamachi Seafood Rice Bowl," featuring fresh fish caught daily and a house-made sauce unique to Odawara. The restaurant’s Edo-period wooden architecture creates a warm atmosphere, and dining here offers a view of the giraffe enclosure. Visit during lunchtime to enjoy sunlight filtering through the traditional courtyard.

Odawara Shiki Hotel is perfectly positioned just 400 meters east of the zoo, with over 200 cherry trees blooming annually. Its private cherry blossom terrace offers unobstructed views of mountain cherry and double-blossom varieties in full bloom. Every evening at 7 PM, the hotel hosts a night cherry blossom illumination event, where light reflections dance across the pond. Guests can enjoy a limited-time sakura afternoon tea featuring seasonal desserts and matcha. Book via HopeGoo for a sakura package with room upgrade and free guided tour.