Featured Hotels Near Old Kihara Residence

Stay at Higashihiroshima Ryokan, a meticulously restored traditional townhouse located just a 7-minute walk from the Kuki-Motoya House. The inn features authentic wooden beams, shoji paper screens, and offers tea ceremony workshops and kimono rental services. Guests can also enjoy quiet mornings in the private courtyard garden, perfectly complementing a visit to the historic residence. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to complimentary shuttle service.

Higashihiroshima Kokoro-no-Sato is a standout choice, just a 3-minute walk from the Kuki-Motoya House. This heritage-style guesthouse blends Meiji-era timber craftsmanship with minimalist modern design. Each room features tatami flooring and a Japanese-style veranda overlooking a century-old cherry blossom grove. Daily breakfast uses local ingredients, and guests receive a curated guidebook to contextualize the area’s history. Don’t miss their Night Lantern Walk, a serene evening stroll through the old alleyways under moonlight. Reserve early via the HopeGoo platform for best availability.

Higashihiroshima Garden Villa offers tranquil views of a meticulously crafted dry landscape garden just minutes from the Kuki-Motoya House. Many rooms face the garden, while select suites feature outdoor onsen baths overlooking the pond and stone arrangements. Daily garden interpretation tours at 10 a.m. delve into the Zen philosophy behind the design. Guests may also participate in handmade wagashi workshop sessions, crafting traditional sweets. Reserve via HopeGoo for complimentary room upgrade offers.

Higashihiroshima Historic Inn provides expert-led local cultural tours starting just a 4-minute walk from the Kuki-Motoya House. Led by regional historians, these walks explore Edo-period water channels and historic shop alleys, revealing the legacy of the Kuki family. Afterward, guests can join a traditional lacquerware workshop, crafting a personal keepsake. The inn also hosts a heritage reading room with rare local archives. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive tour discounts.

Higashihiroshima Family Stay is ideal for families, located just a 6-minute walk from the Kuki-Motoya House. The inn offers interconnecting rooms, a children’s play corner, and a parent-child reading nook with an outdoor mini vegetable garden where kids learn farming basics. Weekly Grandparents’ Story Nights invite elders to share local legends and family tales. Meals include additive-free kids’ bento boxes and balanced family meal sets. Book via HopeGoo for special family package deals.

Higashihiroshima Shinkyo-an is a serene boutique retreat tucked in a quiet alley just a 3-minute walk from the Kuki-Motoya House. Designed around meditation spaces and aromatherapy, each room uses natural bamboo and muted tones, paired with white noise systems and essential oil diffusers. Guests receive a wellness welcome kit with a meditation guide and matcha tea. Daily 9 a.m. sessions include morning meditation and forest breathing exercises to center the mind before exploring the historic house. Reserve via HopeGoo for a complimentary aromatherapy massage.