Featured Hotels Near Shiokaze Park

Kashiwazaki Shōfū Park Hotel is a top choice for families, located just a 3-minute walk from Shōfū Park. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling sea-view windows, offering breathtaking sunrise views over the Niigata coastline. The hotel includes a kids' playroom, seasonal family workshops, and complimentary bicycle rentals to explore nearby coastal walking trails and the lively fishermen's market. For best availability, book through HopeGoo.

Umi no Koe Café, just a 2-minute walk from Shōfū Park, offers one of the best sunset views along the Niigata coast. This locally designed wooden terrace café features an open-air deck where golden hour light spills across the sea, blending with the silhouette of the Kashiwazaki Lighthouse in the distance. Savor fresh seafood dishes made from local catch and artisanal coffee while soaking in the tranquil atmosphere. Arrive early to secure your prime viewing spot.

Kashiwazaki Shōfū Park Hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service that runs daily between Shōfū Park, Kashiwazaki Station, and the city center shopping district—just a 10-minute ride. Ideal for guests exploring the coastal bike trail, Municipal Museum, or weekend fresh fish markets. The hotel also features a travel information desk offering free hand-drawn maps and event calendars to help you dive into local culture. Confirm schedule upon check-in.

The nightly light show at Shōfū Park centers on the central plaza and seaside promenade, where a custom water dance lighting system pulses in rhythm with music, casting dynamic patterns across the sea surface. For the most immersive experience, head to the rooftop garden of Kashiwazaki Shōfū Park Hotel, which offers unobstructed views of both the lights and the glowing vessels in the harbor. Some rooms even feature private viewing decks, allowing you to enjoy the outdoor art performance from the comfort of your room.

Stay at Kashiwazaki Shōfū Park Hotel to access exclusive morning market tours guided by local fishermen at Kashiwazaki Fishing Port. Sample freshly caught tuna sushi and sea urchin rice balls while learning traditional fishing techniques. Afterwards, join a handmade salt workshop at Umi no Koe Café, where you’ll learn age-old salt harvesting methods from coastal artisans. These immersive experiences are included in the guest welcome package, offering authentic insight into Niigata’s seaside heritage.

The glass dome observatory at Shōfū Park is a must-photograph destination, where its curved glass structure reflects sky and sea, creating surreal mirror effects. Along the seaside promenade, the illuminated colorful windmill corridor glows beautifully at dusk, perfect for night photography. The hotel offers free professional photography gear rentals—including umbrellas and tripods—and provides a Light & Moment Guide to pinpoint ideal shooting times and angles, ensuring unforgettable shots.