Featured Hotels Near Subzero Forest (Hyotenkan no Mori)

Shirasagi-ya Ryokan in Takayama offers a perfect blend of comfort and tradition, just a 10-minute walk from Subzero Forest (Hyotenkan no Mori). The property features private onsen baths, tatami rooms with futons, and kid-friendly amenities including a heated indoor pool.

Guests can enjoy guided winter walks through the forest's icy pathways, where frozen trees glisten under moonlight—a highlight during the annual Snow Crystal Festival. The ryokan also provides free shuttle service to nearby attractions and hosts traditional tea ceremonies for guests.

For those seeking a more secluded stay, Yamato-no-Ie, a modernized wooden inn with floor-to-ceiling windows, allows you to view snow-laden pines from your room. Both properties are available via HopeGoo with exclusive perks like complimentary welcome drinks and early check-in.

Snowglimmer View Lodge is the top choice for viewing the ice crystal forest under moonlight. This unique eco-lodge features panoramic glass cabins with unobstructed sightlines to the frozen woodland, allowing guests to witness the ethereal glow of frost-covered trees from their bed.

Each room includes underfloor heating, premium down bedding, and access to a shared charcoal onsen bath. The lodge organizes nightly guided walks into the forest’s core zone, where visitors experience the "Frost Maze"—a surreal tunnel of glittering ice formations.

Complimentary parking, airport transfers, and local snack bars featuring handmade hida-yuzu treats are included. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo and seasonal discounts.

Start your day at Hida Forest Stay Inn, which offers a curated program: a morning forest wellness run with local natural guides, followed by a snow photography workshop among the ice-laden trees.

Lunch is served at Yukisui Teahouse, where you can savor handcrafted hida yuzu green tea and seasonal sweets made from mountain herbs. In the afternoon, join a hands-on ice sculpture workshop, using naturally frozen blocks to create art pieces.

End the day with a stargazing bonfire gathering in a cleared meadow, where elders share oral legends of the Hida region. All transportation is provided via electric shuttle vehicles designed for snowy terrain.

This complete itinerary is available as a packaged experience on HopeGoo, covering lodging, meals, and activities—ideal for travelers seeking authentic immersion.