
Everything you need to know about Sobuecho Local History Museum
Stay at Inazawa-Sokō En Inn, a boutique guesthouse housed in a restored elementary school just 300 meters from the Sōkō Town Folk Museum. Enjoy rooms featuring traditional Japanese wood architecture and private garden views, with select suites offering tatami-mat seating areas overlooking cherry orchards. Guests receive complimentary access to local pottery workshops hosted by residents every weekend. For exclusive rates and guided cultural tours, book via the HopeGoo app.
Sokō no Mori Hotel stands just 200 meters from the museum entrance, making it the only eco-themed hotel within walking range. Its glass-walled rooms offer panoramic views of a century-old cherry grove and traditional farmhouse clusters. The property features an outdoor hot spring terrace ideal for stargazing during seasonal festivals. Each morning, guests enjoy a local ingredient breakfast package, including Inazawa’s signature pickled vegetables and house-made biscuits. Reserve through HopeGoo for free shuttle service and waived deposit.
After touring the Sokō Town Folk Museum, stroll along the Inazawa Old Path Cultural Trail, where three preserved Edo-period waterwheel houses now serve as mini-exhibits showcasing farming tools and handloom weaving techniques. At the trail’s end, participate in a handmade washi umbrella workshop using paper made from local kōzo bark—your finished piece makes a lasting keepsake. Just 150 meters away, Tea Field Café offers limited-edition desserts based on regional matcha, paired with a reading zone featuring digitized copies of 19th-century farmer diaries. All activities can be booked via the HopeGoo app.
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