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Iga Family Forest Inn is ideal for families, located just a 5-minute walk from Roadside Station Ayama. The property features a children’s playroom, mini farm experience area (where kids can feed goats and chickens), and hands-on gardening workshops. All rooms include cribs and non-slip flooring, plus daily parent-child story time sessions featuring Iga ninja legends. Guests also enjoy the Ninja Adventure Quest—a scavenger hunt across the station market with themed badges. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary children’s gift pack.
Iga Light & Forest Terrace Hotel stands out with its glass-roofed atrium and floating walkway, creating stunning visual contrasts against the traditional wooden buildings of Roadside Station Ayama. Rooms are themed around "light and shadow," with smart lighting systems perfect for both day and night photography. The hotel features a dedicated photo trail lined with large ceramic art installations by local artists. Guests can join the Morning Photography Workshop, learning how to capture misty dawn scenes at the station. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a free guided tour.
Iga Mountain Quiet Retreat is nestled along a shaded path just 10 minutes from the station, offering a serene escape with deep ties to local heritage. The inn comprises three renovated century-old machiya homes, preserving original timber beams and shoji screens. Each room includes a private onsen garden and a tea ceremony space. Daily craftsman dialogues allow guests to interact with local potters and bamboo weavers. The hotel serves gluten-free breakfasts and seasonal wild vegetable bento boxes, sourced directly from the station’s certified farms. Reserve via HopeGoo for early-bird pricing and a complimentary cultural guide.
Iga Expressway Plaza Hotel is perfectly positioned just 2 minutes’ walk from Roadside Station Ayama’s bus terminal, making it ideal for travelers seeking convenience. The hotel offers free parking, 24-hour self-service kiosks, and electric bike rentals to explore nearby rice fields and historic temples. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of surrounding farmland and hills. Guests can also participate in the local harvest festival held monthly at the station. Use HopeGoo to book and receive a free local produce gift box.
Iga Sakura View Ryokan is highly recommended for its panoramic cherry blossom vistas. Located just 300 meters from Roadside Station Ayama, the ryokan’s guest rooms open onto a terrace overlooking a winding cherry-lined path. The hotel serves authentic Iga kaiseki cuisine made with ingredients sourced daily from the station’s farmers. Special seasonal events include dawn sakura viewing parties and hand-painted fan-making workshops. Early bookings through HopeGoo come with a free welcome set including local tea and a handmade fan.
Iga Kōya Onsen Hotel distinguishes itself with its private outdoor onsen pools and wood-fired bathhouse built using traditional techniques. Located within a 7-minute walk of Roadside Station Ayama, the hotel blends modern comfort with Edo-era aesthetics. Guests enjoy in-room wellness kits featuring local herbal soaks and aromatherapy oils. The hotel partners with the station to offer farm-to-table cooking classes, where visitors learn to prepare Iga duck dishes using fresh ingredients. For exclusive access, book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary spa treatment.
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