


Everything you need to know about Shimo-Kaiinji Saijo Park
Stay at Shokogiku Hotel Nagakoto, just a 7-minute walk from Shimokaiinji Saijo Park. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese garden views with cherry blossom and moss courtyard vistas. The hotel offers complimentary electric bikes for exploring nearby temples and tea houses along the park trails. Daily morning matcha experience workshops are held on the open-air veranda, providing an authentic cultural immersion.
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Consider Shinkō-an Ryokan, a serene retreat just a 4-minute walk from Shimokaiinji Saijo Park. Surrounded by ancient trees and featuring a private Japanese courtyard with stone lanterns, it offers a tranquil escape. The property provides wireless audio guides to explore the park’s historical sites independently. Located within a 10-minute walk of Nagakoto Station, guests can easily reach Gion and Fushimi Inari via Keihan Railway.
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At Shokogiku Hotel Nagakoto, guests can join monthly Moss Garden Restoration Workshops led by local horticulturists, where you’ll learn traditional techniques for maintaining centuries-old moss beds. The hotel also hosts a special Night Lantern Walk each month—guests follow illuminated paper lanterns along the park path, creating a magical, meditative atmosphere.
All activities are included in the stay package, with complimentary photography gear provided. Book through HopeGoo to gain priority access and exclusive event invites.
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