Ogai Mori Former Residence

Near Mori Ōgai Residence in Kitakyushu, the Ryokan-style Hotel with Traditional Japanese Design offers an immersive experience. Located just a 3-minute walk from the historic site, this boutique hotel features tatami rooms and serene karesansui rock gardens visible from select suites. Guests receive complimentary access to curated cultural tours exploring Mori Ōgai’s literary legacy and Meiji-era history. The property also partners with local artisans for exclusive workshops. For availability and special rates, book through the HopeGoo app.

Yes, the Kitakyushu Cultural Living House Hotel provides a free shuttle service twice daily between Mori Ōgai Residence and Kitakyushu City Museum of Art, taking only 5 minutes. This boutique hotel is designed around the theme of "literary travel," featuring rooms adorned with original calligraphy and facsimiles of Mori Ōgai’s manuscripts. It includes a private tea ceremony room and soundproof windows for quiet reflection. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants guests a complimentary upgrade to a garden-view room.

Guests staying near Mori Ōgai Residence can join the weekly "Meiji Literary Night Reading" held at the Kitakyushu City Museum of Art Annex Hall, featuring recitations of Mori Ōgai’s essays, live koto performances, and historical reenactments. Additionally, the Ryokan-style Hotel offers a "Handwritten Journal Workshop" using washi paper and brush pens, replicating the author’s writing style. Participants take home their personalized journals as keepsakes. All experiences require advance HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform.