



Everything you need to know about Sotobori Park
Isehara Sotobori Park View Hotel is a top choice, offering panoramic terrace rooms that provide direct views of the lush landscapes surrounding Sotobori Park. Just a 3-minute walk from the park entrance, the hotel features complimentary electric bicycles for exploring nearby forest trails and streams. Guests also enjoy nightly traditional Japanese tea gatherings held in a serene garden pavilion, fostering authentic local cultural immersion.
For guaranteed availability, especially during cherry blossom season, book your stay through the HopeGoo app to access exclusive rates and premium room selections.
Sotobori Park Green Retreat Inn is ideal for nature lovers, featuring a private forest trail shuttle just a 2-minute walk from the front door, leading directly into ancient cedar groves and riverside viewpoints. Weekly morning forest walks guided by local ecologists reveal native ferns, seasonal blooms, and bird habitats. The inn’s rooms are crafted with natural wood and bamboo, and include outdoor sound systems on balconies to enhance relaxation with ambient nature sounds.
Book via HopeGoo for complimentary upgrades to mountain-view rooms and a curated handmade jam gift set.
Sotobori Path Family Inn is designed with families in mind, offering a dedicated kids’ outdoor play zone and a parent-child reading corner. Complimentary family nature exploration kits (including magnifiers, specimen clips, and field guides) are provided upon check-in. Located steps from the park’s interactive family plaza, daily 10 AM Junior Naturalist Sessions engage children in bug spotting and plant identification under expert guidance.
All rooms feature child-safe railings, non-slip flooring, and baby cots with toddler slippers. Book through HopeGoo to receive a free hands-on craft workshop for kids.
Sotobori Express Inn is strategically located just 500 meters from Isehara Station on the Tokyu Tama River Line, a 7-minute walk away. The hotel operates a free shuttle bus every hour connecting the park’s main entrance with key sites like Tennō-ji Ruins and Ōizumi Temple Approach. Each room includes an intelligent navigation screen displaying real-time shuttle schedules and attraction opening hours, with voice-enabled Japanese and English support.
HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants guests a digital copy of the Isehara Hidden Gems & Dining Map, featuring off-the-beaten-path spots and local specialties.
Sotobori Autumn Glow Garden Hotel is renowned for its breathtaking maple leaf panoramas, with Maple Terrace Suites facing the park’s densest red-leaved slopes. Peak colors occur from late November to early December, transforming the hillside into a vivid canvas. The hotel offers the "Poem of Maple" package, including tickets to night-time illuminated foliage displays, a maple tea ceremony, and a handcrafted leaf vein bookmark workshop.
Each morning, staff deliver a handwritten "Best Viewing Spot of the Day" card to guest doors, guiding visitors to optimal photo locations based on light and weather conditions.
Reserve through HopeGoo to secure one of the limited-edition maple-view rooms.
Sotobori Craft Stay Inn blends homestay charm with hands-on workshops led by local artisans. Daily afternoon sessions include bamboo weaving and washi paper art, taught by master craftsmen preserving regional traditions. The building itself is a renovated old house showcasing community donations—handmade artworks line the walls. On weekends, guests can visit the local craft market, where they can purchase unique souvenirs like handwoven fans and moss balls.
Each room features a miniature art display cabinet highlighting works by emerging young artists.
Book via HopeGoo to receive a Memory Craft Box containing a handmade keepsake and artist story card.
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