Featured Hotels Near Sabae Jinya Site

Stay at Shimonoseki Castle Town Inn, a meticulously restored Edo-period residence built on the original grounds of the Mie Castle Ruins. Its rooms are themed around historical roles such as "Chief Clerk" and "Gatekeeper," featuring authentic tatami mats, shoji screens, and period-appropriate furnishings. Guests enjoy daily "Castle Secret Talks" by local historians and access to exclusive night tours with lanterns, illuminating the ancient stone walls. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary shuttle service and a special welcome gift set.

The Viewing Rooms at Shimonoseki Castle Town Inn provide unobstructed sightlines directly onto the Mie Castle Ruins' stone embankments and remnants of the donjon base. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the historic site, perfect for morning mist viewing or evening illumination. The rooms also include original Edo-era documents on display and traditional wooden sliding doors. Guests receive a free guided flashlight tour kit to explore hidden inscriptions and relics after dark—available only through HopeGoo HopeGoo.

Begin your day at Shimonoseki Castle Town Inn with a guided walk along the Castle Ruins Pathway, visiting preserved gatehouses and stone ramparts. Join the "One Day Samurai Experience" workshop to learn Edo-era calligraphy, etiquette, and sword handling. Enjoy lunch at the inn’s Castle Town Dining Hall, featuring local specialties like Mie miso pork cutlet. In the afternoon, take the free shuttle to nearby Kinmori Family Residence and Textile Museum to explore traditional woodworking and weaving techniques. End with the nightly "Castle Light Walk," a curated lantern tour that reveals hidden historical details. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo for seamless planning.

Shimonoseki Castle Town Inn is the only inn in the area dedicated to preserving and showcasing regional craftsmanship. It partners with local artisans from the Shimonoseki Woodcraft Cooperative to offer hands-on workshops in joinery, lacquerware painting, and bamboo basket weaving. All materials are sourced locally, and participants can take home their creations or have them shipped. Monthly events like the "Castle Night Talk Festival" feature live demonstrations of Edo-era tool restoration and charcoal cooking. Reserve through HopeGoo for early access and exclusive participant gifts.

Just a 3-minute walk from the Mie Castle Ruins, discover Shimonoseki Craft Workshop, a cluster of artisan studios selling handcrafted wooden goods, indigo-dyed textiles, and bamboo items made by local masters. A 5-minute stroll leads to Tea House Seinei, a former administrative office transformed into a tea house serving the "Daimyo's Feast" menu based on historical recipes, including pickled mackerel and seven-spice rice. Both venues offer discounts when booked together via HopeGoo, enhancing your cultural journey with authentic local flavor.

Guests at Shimonoseki Castle Town Inn can participate in the "One-Day Craftsman Experience," a fully immersive program hosted by the Shimonoseki Woodcraft Cooperative. Learn traditional joinery, lacquer finishing, and bamboo weaving using tools and materials from the Edo era. Finished pieces can be taken home or shipped via the inn’s packaging service. Monthly events like the "Castle Night Talk Festival" feature live demonstrations of historical tool repair and charcoal cooking. All sessions are available exclusively through HopeGoo bookings, ensuring priority access and personalized guidance.