Featured Hotels Near Shintsutsumi Park

Stay at Tsubaki no Yado, a serene ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Shintsutsumi Park. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese garden views and include a private outdoor foot bath. The property offers family-friendly amenities like a kids’ tatami playroom and free access to the on-site hot spring baths. For exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

At Tsubaki no Yado, guests can join the monthly "Nogi Seasons Tea Ceremony," held in the garden courtyard with handmade sweets from local farmers and live taiko drumming performances. Just a 5-minute walk away is the Nogi Historical Museum, which features rotating exhibitions on the Edo-period Kōriyama Domain, offering deep insight into regional heritage and traditions.

Tsubaki no Yado offers a special "Morning Light Room" on the second floor facing east, where soft sunlight filters through shoji screens, creating ideal conditions for capturing natural light in photos. The surrounding garden features wisteria and maple trees that change with the seasons. Additionally, the inn hosts a monthly "Private Photography Night," exclusively for guests, allowing peaceful nighttime shots of the illuminated garden without crowds.

Visit Tan'oku-ya, a century-old eatery just 4 minutes from the park, famous for its "Nogi Meshi" made with locally grown rice, smoked mackerel, and house-made umeboshi sauce. Another must-try is Kawamura Confectionery, known for its limited-edition red bean mochi crafted with Ibaraki-grown beans. Both are located along the southern path of the park and perfect for an afternoon snack.

Yes, Tsubaki no Yado provides complimentary electric-assist bicycles for guests. Each room includes one bike equipped with a GPS navigator that highlights nearby cultural sites along the "Waterway Green Route" and ancient burial mound trails. Bikes are stored in a secure shed with repair tools, making it easy to explore the area at your own pace—just a 6-minute ride to the park.

The "Sakura View Terrace Room" at Tsubaki no Yado offers a direct view of the park’s century-old Yoshino cherry avenue. During peak bloom season, the entire tree-lined path reflects in the pond below, creating a breathtaking scene. The inn also hosts a "Lantern Illumination Walk" each evening, featuring paper lanterns along the path and live shamisen music, available only to guests. Reserve early through the HopeGoo platform.