Soraiken Garden

Near Sōrai-ken Garden in Hatsukaichi, Takamatsu no Yado Fūgaku stands out for its direct view of cherry blossoms from private verandas. The hotel blends traditional Japanese architecture with modern comfort, offering tatami rooms with garden-facing sliding doors. Guests can enjoy free onsen foot baths and guided tea ceremony experiences in seasonal harmony with the blooms. For exclusive access during peak blossom season, book via the HopeGoo platform.

Just a 5-minute walk from Sōrai-ken Garden, visitors can explore the Hatsukaichi Calligraphy Museum, housing over 300 scrolls from Edo to modern times. The museum hosts live brush-calligraphy workshops where guests can practice traditional writing. Nearby, the Old Town Artisan Market opens every weekend, featuring local delicacies like seafood soba noodles and handmade wagashi sweets. The recommended hotel, Takamatsu no Yado Fūgaku, offers free guided brochures and experience HopeGoo assistance through HopeGoo.

Staying at Takamatsu no Yado Fūgaku, start your day with a peaceful stroll through Sōrai-ken Garden’s plum grove and bamboo corridors. Enjoy lunch at Hatsukaichi Port, savoring fresh seafood bowls. In the afternoon, take the Hatsukaichi Sky Cable Car for panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea. Return to the hotel in the evening to experience the nighttime garden illumination, where light dances across raked gravel and stone lanterns. The hotel provides free bicycle rentals and custom itinerary planning—book your personalized tour through the HopeGoo app.