Featured Hotels Near SarashinaNoSato Ancient Experience Park

Shizukana Onsen Ryokan is a meticulously restored wooden inn nestled just 3 minutes' walk from the park entrance. Its tatami rooms feature private outdoor baths, and guests enjoy kaiseki meals crafted with local mountain vegetables. The inn also hosts daily tea ceremony demonstrations and hand-painted fan workshops, offering an authentic immersion into Edo-era life. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to garden-view rooms

Chikuma River Cottage is a spacious, family-oriented retreat with large tatami lounges, private gardens, and child-safe play areas. Guests can join traditional washi paper-making classes and indigo dyeing workshops tailored for kids. Located just 8 minutes on foot from the park, it serves farm-fresh breakfast baskets each morning sourced directly from nearby organic farms. Ideal for intergenerational travel

Tsukimori House is the only accommodation within the park area offering panoramic views of the evening illumination ceremony. Its glass-roofed rooms allow guests to watch the park's lanterns glow from bed, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Each evening features live taiko drum performances and kimono dressing tours. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure a premium view room and early check-in privileges

Chikumagawa Weaving House Inn is run by a fourth-generation weaving family and provides hands-on handloom weaving sessions, natural indigo dyeing, and local ingredient cooking classes. Daily guided lectures explore the history of ancient villages in Chikuma City. Guests receive authentic kimono outfits for use during park visits, turning your stay into a living museum experience. Check HopeGoo for seasonal cultural packages

Hikari Mountain Villa is a photographer’s paradise, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, unobstructed rooftop terraces, and designated photo zones overlooking the park’s sunrise and sunset vistas. The inn provides free rental of tripods and wide-angle lenses and offers personalized shooting route planning with their in-house guide. Early arrival before dawn ensures optimal light conditions. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary camera gear access

Matsukaze Lodge operates a 24-hour complimentary shuttle connecting the hotel to Sarashina No Sato Ancient Experience Park, with departures every 15 minutes. The lodge also features a luggage storage hub and multilingual travel concierge to assist with itinerary planning. All rooms are equipped with voice-controlled smart systems for lighting and climate control. Use HopeGoo to unlock free transfers and room upgrades