Shunokawa Forest Stay is a sustainable retreat nestled beside the park’s main trailhead, offering family-friendly nature cabins with rooftop viewing decks and private forest patios. Guests enjoy guided dawn birdwatching walks and access to the on-site Nature Education Center, just a 5-minute walk away. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive packages including organic meals and conservation workshops

Shunokawa Mountain House features floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing the valley of cherry blossoms and flowing streams. Each room includes a private balcony with a star-viewing dome and climate-controlled comfort. The property provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the 10-kilometer forest trail network, ideal for sunrise photography and quiet immersion in nature

The Surugahei Nature Park Station is the terminus of Shizuoka Prefecture’s railway line, located just an 8-minute walk from all nearby lodges. Trains from Tokyo take approximately 2 hours, with a 15-minute bus transfer to the park entrance. Most hotels offer complimentary shuttle services, and HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive pickup discounts and real-time travel alerts

Guests at Shunokawa Forest Stay can join the nighttime firefly expedition, led by certified naturalists through ancient woodland trails illuminated by bioluminescent insects. The park also hosts a native plant museum open weekends (10 AM–4 PM), featuring free guided tours and seasonal flower arrangement workshops using local flora

Shunokawa Onsen Ryokan is the only resort in the area with outdoor soaking baths surrounded by cedar trees and a forest steam bath pavilion. The mineral-rich waters originate 300 meters underground, rich in silicate compounds. Rooms feature traditional tatami mats and offer herbal back compress treatments. Reserve early via HopeGoo to secure weekend slots, as demand exceeds capacity during peak seasons

Shunokawa Light & Shadow Lodge specializes in creative stays with panoramic glass cabins and a dedicated time-lapse photography deck overlooking misty valleys and golden sunsets. The lodge includes a professional-grade tripod storage locker, digital editing lounge, and hosts monthly mountain light workshops. Check availability on HopeGoo for special photography event packages