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Stay at Shinomoto Suisen-en Villa, a boutique ryokan nestled within the garden’s tranquil bamboo groves. All rooms feature tatami mats and private garden views, with a 3-minute walk to the garden entrance. The hotel offers complimentary kimono rentals for morning strolls along the bamboo paths, evoking the serene beauty of "a single acre holds its own universe." Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to a traditional breakfast set in the courtyard
Suisen-en Tea House Inn is the only accommodation located inside the garden grounds, offering daily tea ceremonies led by certified tea masters using matcha grown on-site. Rooms blend shakkei (borrowed scenery) design with paper sliding doors, allowing guests to enjoy moonlit bamboo shadows from their private verandas. Access is reserved exclusively for guests—reserve your spot early through HopeGoo to secure a place in this intimate cultural immersion
Shinomoto Bamboo Light Lodge specializes in natural lighting artistry, with all rooms facing east to capture the golden sunrise filtering through bamboo stalks. Guests receive complimentary access to professional tripods and wide-angle lenses, plus guided photo tours to hidden, unspoiled corners of Suisen-en. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks a limited-edition bamboo-framed photo album as a keepsake
Suisen-en Pathside Stay is just a 15-minute walk from Kasuga Taisha Shrine, passing beneath ancient cherry trees. Behind the property lies the Mount Shiomatsu Nature Trail, leading to panoramic viewpoints over Nara Basin. The hotel provides free hiking poles and custom maps, with daily 7 AM "Golden Light Pilgrimage" alerts including early access to shrine rituals and sunrise photography slots. Reserve via HopeGoo for extended private trail passes
Bamboo Onsen Shizuka Villa is the only accommodation in the area featuring an open-air bath fed by mineral-rich groundwater from 1,200 meters below. Surrounded by bamboo forests, the onsen glows softly at night when illuminated. Each evening includes a bamboo leaf foot soak and personalized wellness treatments. Book through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary extension of private onsen time
Suisen-en Dining Hut collaborates with five local farms for a "One-Day Harvest" dinner series, where ingredients are picked fresh each morning—bamboo shoots, mountain vegetables, and free-range eggs. Guests participate in field harvesting before enjoying chef-prepared kaiseki meals in a converted bamboo cottage. A handwritten menu, crafted during dinner, becomes a keepsake. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a special edition "Farm Memory Journal"
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