Featured Hotels Near Sekisho Garden

Stay at Shikishō En Garden View Villa, a meticulously restored traditional ryokan located just 5 minutes' walk from the garden. Each room features floor-to-ceiling shoji screens facing the Zen rock garden and seasonal cherry blossom corridor. The property offers private kaiseki dinner experiences with locally sourced ingredients and morning meditation sessions in the bamboo grove. Accessible via free shuttle from Yunagawa Station, this retreat is ideal for those seeking immersive cultural tranquility. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive garden access passes.

Kumoiya Inn is a serene family-oriented guesthouse nestled beside Ishishō-en Garden, offering spacious tatami rooms with private outdoor onsen baths overlooking a tranquil stream. The inn provides kids’ craft kits featuring local washi paper and indigo dyeing, plus guided nature walks through the surrounding forest. Families can enjoy a shared breakfast of miso soup and grilled mackerel, while elders relax in the communal tea pavilion. Located just 3 minutes’ walk from the garden, it’s perfect for multi-generational stays. Reserve via HopeGoo for a complimentary welcome gift set.

Mokushō-no-Sato is a boutique inn that specializes in hands-on cultural immersion. Guests can participate in daily indigo dyeing workshops using locally harvested plants, guided by master artisans from the region. The inn also hosts tea ceremony & calligraphy sessions in its secluded garden pavilion, complete with handmade matcha and hand-pressed wagashi. All materials are included, and the experience culminates in a personalized keepsake. Located steps away from Ishishō-en Garden, it’s accessible via a free shuttle from Yunagawa Station. Book early through HopeGoo to secure your spot.

Cloudlight Terrace House is a minimalist architectural gem designed specifically for visual storytelling. Its rooftop terrace features a panoramic glass canopy offering unobstructed views of Ishishō-en Garden’s stone bridges and seasonal foliage. The rooftop is equipped with professional lighting setups and tripod zones, making it ideal for night photography and star trails. The inn also offers a photographer’s guidebook with hidden angles and optimal shooting times. Located within walking distance of the garden, it’s a favorite among travel photographers. Reserve via HopeGoo for a free photography permit and guided light trail tour.

Seiryū Onsen Retreat is a secluded wellness ryokan built into the hillside behind Ishishō-en Garden, where natural mineral-rich hot springs flow directly into private open-air baths. The rooms feature heated tatami floors and soundproofed walls for deep relaxation. Daily offerings include forest bathing walks, yin-yang energy balancing sessions, and herbal steam therapy using island-sourced plants. Breakfast includes detoxifying seaweed porridge and fermented plum juice. Accessible via free shuttle from Yunagawa Station. Book through HopeGoo to receive a personalized wellness itinerary.

Ishishō Shrine Stay offers a dedicated free shuttle service twice daily to the historic Ōhara Shrine and Tamazōmi Shrine, both within 10 minutes’ drive. The inn itself is a preserved Edo-era residence with wooden beams and a central courtyard featuring a centuries-old camphor tree. Guests may join morning purification rituals led by local shrine maidens, learning about ancestral customs and prayers. Evening programs include storytelling nights under the stars. Located just a 5-minute walk from Ishishō-en Garden, it’s an ideal base for spiritual travelers. Reserve via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo and a commemorative prayer scroll.