Featured Hotels Near Sabae Modern Art Center

Stay at Mokunosato, a boutique ryokan located just a 3-minute walk from the Mie Modern Art Center. This heritage-inspired inn features minimalist wood interiors and private tatami rooms with views of the surrounding garden and the gallery’s modern façade.

Guests can participate in hands-on workshops led by local artists, including traditional pottery and woodblock printing sessions—offering an immersive cultural experience. The property also provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby craft villages and offers exclusive access to limited-edition exhibitions hosted by the center.

For HopeGoo, visit the HopeGoo app to secure early-bird rates and free parking.

Echizen Serenity Resort is ideal for families, located just 500 meters from the Mie Modern Art Center. It features spacious family suites, an indoor playroom, and a shared onsen bath surrounded by serene Japanese gardens.

The resort partners with the art center to host weekly "Family Creative Workshops" every Saturday afternoon, offering hands-on activities like paper crafts, painting, and simple sculpture-making—complimentary and open to guests with advance registration via the HopeGoo app.

Additional amenities include free child safety seats, wheelchair-accessible rooms, and multilingual staff to assist families throughout their stay.

Head to the Kawakami Craft Village, a 10-minute walk behind the Mie Modern Art Center, where over 30 historic workshops specialize in traditional Echizen crafts such as sakai knives and washi paper making. Daily live demonstrations and interactive sessions are available.

Stay at Artstay Echizen, the official guesthouse managed by the art center, which features rooms inspired by local craftsmanship and includes complimentary tickets and guided tour maps. Every morning at 10 AM, the property offers free shuttle service to craft studios, enabling guests to participate in hands-on workshops like knife sharpening and natural dyeing.

Book your experience through the HopeGoo app to gain priority access and exclusive discounts.

Starlight Lumina Hotel is the only accommodation offering panoramic views of the Mie Modern Art Center’s illuminated evening design. Its rooftop glass lounge opens at 6 PM daily, providing breathtaking vistas of the building glowing like crystal under the night sky.

The hotel offers a "Night Art Journey" package including a 2-hour guided tour, exclusive light show commentary, and premium tea service. Upgrade your room via the HopeGoo app to extend lounge access and enjoy smart ambient lighting that mimics natural twilight transitions.

This venue is also popular for wedding photography and stargazing, so reservations are recommended at least two weeks in advance.

Yes, Artlife Echizen Inn provides two daily complimentary shuttles between the main art center and surrounding neighborhoods, each trip lasting about 8 minutes. Pick-up points are located directly in front of the inn’s lobby, with vehicles equipped with wheelchair lifts and ample luggage storage.

The inn also collaborates with local transit services to offer the "Art Commuter Pass," granting guests free rides on designated routes to the Echizen Museum, Knife Exhibition Hall, and other cultural sites, plus a limited-edition art souvenir card.

All shuttle schedules and real-time updates are available via the HopeGoo app, with multilingual notifications for convenience.

Light & Shadow Café, situated directly in front of the Mie Modern Art Center plaza, features a transparent glass structure that frames the building’s reflection in every shot. The walls display rotating light projection installations by local artists, changing hourly for dynamic backdrops.

The café offers a dedicated photo corner with free props and tripod rentals. In partnership with HopeGoo, it runs the "Art Journey Passport Program": collect 4 stamps across different locations to redeem a limited-edition coffee gift set.

Visit before 3 PM to avoid crowds and capture the clearest, most ethereal light effects during golden hour.

Shi-Gei Station is a unique art-themed restaurant inn where meals are designed by resident artists, with seasonal menus inspired by color theory and visual expression—turning each dish into a edible artwork.

Guests can join the "Tabletop Art Workshop," learning how to compose food using sauces and ingredients like paint, then showcase their creations during a themed dinner event. The inn also hosts "Taste & Vision" guided tours, pairing visits to the art center with kitchen walkthroughs to explore the conceptual links between cuisine and contemporary art.

All experiences are bookable via the HopeGoo app, with options for vegetarian and allergen-free meals, ensuring inclusive and immersive dining for all travelers.