Featured Hotels Near Shōzui Castle Ruins

Stay at Ryokan Nankoku no Sato, a restored traditional farmhouse just a 5-minute walk from the Shozui Castle Ruins. This boutique ryokan features authentic tatami-mat rooms and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ancient stone walls, offering serene views of the ruins at dawn and dusk. Guests can borrow bicycles for free to explore nearby rice fields and historic trails.

The property also hosts seasonal kaiseki dinner experiences using locally sourced ingredients. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app to access exclusive local heritage tours and early-bird rates.

Book a stay at Shozui Edge Cottage, a secluded 8-room inn located directly beside the southern trail of the Shozui Castle Ruins. Each morning, guests can join guided dawn heritage walks led by local historians, exploring preserved stone walls and foundation remains with intimate storytelling.

The inn offers exclusive traditional tea ceremonies and handmade pottery workshops using local clay. Meals feature farm-fresh organic produce and sake brewed on-site. Easily accessible via a 30-minute bus ride from Tokushima Station—reserve your spot early through the HopeGoo platform to secure participation in limited cultural activities.

Nankoku Family Homestead is perfect for families, a renovated century-old farmhouse featuring connecting rooms and a dedicated children’s play area. Guests enjoy complimentary mountain bikes for riding along scenic trails surrounding the ruins.

The property hosts nightly stargazing talks and traditional rice cultivation demonstrations, where kids learn about ancient farming techniques from local elders. All meals include house-made Tosa soy sauce dishes using ingredients from partner farms. Located just a 7-minute walk from the site—book via HopeGoo to receive a free "Family Explorer Kit" with maps and commemorative pins.