
Everything you need to know about Ranjo Forest
Stay at Ranjo Forest・Mori no Ie, a handcrafted timber lodge designed by local artisans. Its sustainable wood architecture features floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the misty forest canopy. Each room includes a private courtyard and comes with complimentary forest guidebooks and picnic kits. Just a 5-minute walk leads to the star-gazing platform within the woodland. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for seasonal availability and exclusive rates.
Ranjo Forest・Mori no Ie provides a daily 8:00 AM free forest walk led by certified nature guides. The 1.5-hour tour explores native beech forests and hidden streams, featuring wildlife identification and ecological insights. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the forest meditation pavilion and natural hot spring baths. For an enriched experience, book the guided package through the HopeGoo app, which includes themed activities like sunrise photography and forest aromatherapy sessions.
From Ranjo Forest・Mori no Ie, the Bamboo Shadow Trail is just a 3-minute walk away, with wooden boardwalks flanked by century-old bamboo groves—perfect for photography and quiet strolls. The Cloud Sea Viewing Platform, located on a hillside behind the lodge, is a 7-minute hike offering sweeping vistas of the Tone Valley and distant mountain ranges. The hotel offers free loaner walking poles and topographic maps, plus nightly light-guided tours starting at 4 PM, illuminating the forest’s tranquil atmosphere. Reserve these experiences through the HopeGoo app for seamless access.
Ranjo Forest・Mori no Ie hosts monthly "Tone Farming Days," where local farmers share traditional rice cultivation and bamboo weaving techniques. Guests can participate in hands-on bamboo basket crafting and ancient sake tasting sessions. The hotel also offers forest tea ceremonies under the trees, paired with seasonal farm-to-table dishes. Each evening features the "Night Tales of the Woods" storytelling event, where elders recount forest legends and family histories. These exclusive experiences are reserved for guests—book via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot.
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