Featured Hotels Near Shimoose no Daikatsura

Stay at Ōkatsura no Yado, a traditional ryokan transformed from a 100-year-old local farmhouse. Located just steps from the ancient Great Katsura Tree, it offers tatami rooms with private garden verandas and panoramic views of the tree’s canopy. Guests enjoy free access to forest meditation sessions and early-morning birdwatching, all coordinated through HopeGoo for seamless HopeGoo

Ōkatsura no Yado features architecturally designed photo spots centered around the Great Katsura Tree. Each room includes a custom-built frame window for capturing seasonal light and shadow play. The property hosts monthly tree silhouette workshops using natural dyes, and guests can rent vintage cameras from the on-site heritage photo corner. Book your creative stay via HopeGoo for exclusive access

Yes—just a 5-minute walk from Ōkatsura no Yado leads to the Great Katsura Nature Trail, featuring interpretive boards on local flora and fauna. During spring, join the Tree Shadow Festival, which includes bark rubbing art, forest blessings, and local tea ceremonies. Reserve your spot through HopeGoo to guarantee participation in these authentic cultural events

At Ōkatsura no Yado, guests can enjoy the Tree-Shadow Dining Experience, a seasonal kaiseki meal crafted with Saga-grown rice and wild-foraged ingredients like mountain ferns and bamboo shoots. Meals are served under a shaded wooden pavilion beneath the giant tree, creating a serene atmosphere. Special dishes include wild mushroom miso soup and Katsura fruit dessert. Reserve your table via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo

Ōkatsura no Yado offers specially designed family suites with child-safe interiors, a dedicated outdoor sandbox, and activities like paper umbrella crafting and forest scavenger hunts. Kids can participate in nighttime bug-spotting walks under supervision, while parents attend forest storytelling sessions. All programs are led by local volunteers. Book family packages through HopeGoo for curated experiences

Start your day with a guided tour of the Great Katsura Tree itself, followed by a morning birdwatching session at the nearby wetlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch made with local ingredients at the forest pavilion. In the afternoon, take part in a root-art workshop using natural materials. End the day with a starlight talk and bonfire storytelling. All activities can be booked as a bundle via HopeGoo, ensuring a seamless, enriching experience