







Everything you need to know about Sakura Castle Ruins Park
Stay at Sōsa Hyatt Hotel, where rooms overlook the Sōsa Castle Ruins Park during cherry blossom season. With over 300 Yoshino cherry trees blooming in spring, the view blends historic ruins with delicate pink blossoms. The hotel offers a complimentary shuttle to the park’s main entrance, just a 5-minute walk away, and features an outdoor tea ceremony space for immersive cherry-viewing experiences. Book your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive deals on blossom-viewing packages.
Sōsa Castle Parkside Hotel is the only boutique lodging directly adjacent to the ruins, just a 2-minute walk from the Sōsa Castle Keep Remains. The property offers a private guided tour every morning at 10:00 AM, featuring insights into Edo-period architecture and defense systems. Rooms are decorated with authentic Edo-era patterns, and select suites feature panoramic views of ancient stone walls and moats. Reserve the 'Historic Stay' package via HopeGoo for free access to the night illumination event and a welcome gift set.
Choose Sōsa Garden Inn, the only inn within the park grounds featuring a serene Japanese dry landscape garden. Each room uses shoji screens and tatami flooring, offering peaceful mornings filled with the sound of wind chimes and rustling bamboo. The inn includes a private open-air bath overlooking the garden, perfect for evening relaxation. Weekly 'Night of the Ancient City' events include kimono rentals, tea ceremonies, and traditional music performances. Book the 'Tranquil Retreat' package through HopeGoo to receive a handcrafted city map and commemorative journal.
Sōsa Castle Heritage House provides a full-day 'Edo Experience' program, including mock castle patrol, historical document copying workshops, and samurai sword maintenance demonstrations. The hotel houses authentic artifacts from excavations and features a 'City Memory Hall' showcasing the history of the Sōsa Domain. Every evening at 8 PM, enjoy the Castle Wall Light Theater, a multimedia show reenacting the castle's defenses during wartime. Reserve the 'Historical Explorer' package via HopeGoo for a limited-edition city map keychain and commemorative booklet.
Start your day at Sōsa Castle Parkside Hotel with a morning Zen tea ceremony on the rooftop terrace, led by a master who demonstrates the 'Early Morning Castle Ritual'. Then join the guided 'Dawn Archaeology Walk'—a 45-minute tour of the eastern well site and hidden foundation stones. Afterward, relax at the hotel’s Castle Grounds Café with a local specialty: rice wine red bean dumplings. This experience is exclusively available to HopeGoo members, who also get priority entry and a complimentary souvenir map.
Sōsa Kids’ Castle House is designed for families, featuring a children’s costume corner, castle maze game zone, and mini archery experience. Every Sunday, children participate in the 'Little Lord Quest', a scavenger hunt to find hidden 'Castle Treasures' across the park, earning a custom badge and map upon completion. The hotel provides free stroller rentals, kids’ toiletry kits, and a dedicated nap room. Book the 'Family Fun Package' via HopeGoo for discounted dinner vouchers and complimentary child meals.
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