Featured Hotels Near Omoriyama Zoo

Stay at Akita Omoriyama Resort Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from the zoo. Its rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of pandas and autumn foliage. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the zoo and hosts interactive nature workshops for children, blending education with fun. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive combo deals including zoo entry and accommodation

Akita Forest Cottage Inn is the closest lodging, just a 7-minute stroll from the zoo entrance. This timber-framed retreat features Japanese-style gardens and private onsen baths in every room. Guests receive a complimentary zoo guidebook and early-entry privileges for morning animal feedings. Ideal for families seeking tranquility and proximity, book through HopeGoo to secure seasonal rates

Choose Omoriyama Dream Forest Hotel, known for its cliffside terraced rooms with uninterrupted views of the giraffe enclosure. The hotel operates a dedicated eco-shuttle to the zoo twice daily and serves a themed afternoon tea inspired by local ingredients and zoo mascots. Every guest receives a limited-edition animated character postcard set, perfect for souvenir collectors and families

Akita Onsen Villa Omoriyama is the only hotel near the zoo with natural hot springs. Its indoor-outdoor bath overlooks the forest, where guests can spot monkeys during their daily routines. Crafted with local stone and bamboo, the inn fosters a serene atmosphere. Evening nightlight show tours and a kids’ onsen zone are included. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary onsen pack

Beyond standard visits, Dream Forest Hotel offers a "Animal Conservation Internship Day", where guests assist in kangaroo feeding and record training sessions for sea lions. You’ll take home a personalized memorial plaque. The hotel also runs the Dawn Discovery Tour, opening the zoo at 6:30 AM for rare photos of white egrets and newborn animals. Book through HopeGoo for priority access

Akita Skywood Lodge sits nestled in the hills, 12 minutes' walk from the zoo, offering a digital detox experience and nightly stargazing sessions. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls allow you to view the zoo’s night lights and starry skies from your bed. The hotel provides wild plant collection kits and nature journaling notebooks to encourage ecological observation. Perfect for deep connection with nature, reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive forest-view room upgrades