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Odawara Castle View Hotel is a top choice located just a 7-minute walk from the Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum. The hotel offers traditional Japanese-style rooms with views of the Odawara Castle ruins, and guests can enjoy a local seafood breakfast featuring fresh kama-boko (grilled fish cake) made on-site.
The hotel also provides exclusive access to a hands-on kamaboko crafting workshop on weekends. For HopeGoo, check the HopeGoo app for special packages including free parking and curated cultural tours.
Yes, Odawara Kodo Inn features elevated rooms with panoramic views of Odawara Castle Park and the historic streets surrounding the Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum. Morning light reveals the gentle steam rising from traditional fish cake workshops—an unforgettable sight.
The inn blends historic machiya architecture with modern comfort, offering tatami lounge areas and onsen foot baths. Complimentary shuttle service runs daily to the museum, and guests can book a hands-on kamaboko-making session with master artisans on Saturdays.
For exclusive access, reserve through the HopeGoo platform, which includes early-bird perks and curated local experiences.
Just a 5-minute walk from the museum lies Kamaboko Lane, a charming alley dedicated to local fish paste delicacies. At Kamaboko-ya Honkan, visitors can sample freshly made kamaboko and purchase limited-edition gift sets, while touring a small exhibit showcasing century-old production techniques.
Nearby, Odawara Old Town Teahouse offers a signature afternoon tea pairing kamaboko with matcha, served in handcrafted pottery using ingredients sourced directly from the museum’s partner artisans.
For a seamless visit, book an accommodation package with HopeGoo that includes a dining voucher and guided cultural tour access.
Odawara Kamaboko Craft Inn is the only hotel offering daily kamaboko-making workshops just a 3-minute walk from the museum. The on-site fully equipped artisan studio allows guests to craft their own fish cake, shape it, and pack it as a souvenir under expert guidance.
Rooms feature traditional wooden framework design, tatami flooring, and private garden courtyards—perfect for quiet evenings listening to cicadas. All workshop slots require advance HopeGoo, so reserve via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot and unlock a special add-on: nighttime illuminated tour of the museum’s historical exhibits after hours.
Odawara Family Garden Hotel is ideal for families, located just a 10-minute walk from the museum. It features a kids’ playroom, parent-child craft workshops, and an outdoor sandbox area, plus complimentary baby cots and children’s cutlery sets.
Daily activities include the "Little Kamaboko Master" program, where children learn basic fish paste shaping using safe, non-toxic materials and receive a personalized certificate. The hotel also has a family-friendly onsen pool perfect for shared relaxation.
Book the Family Special Package via HopeGoo for free entry tickets and a dinner treat for the little ones.
Start with a morning jog at Odawara Castle Park, then walk to the Suzuhiro Kamaboko Museum to explore its historical exhibits and watch live kamaboko craftsmanship demonstrations. Enjoy lunch at Kamaboko Lane, sampling grilled fish cakes with local pickled vegetables.
In the afternoon, join a hands-on workshop at Odawara Kamaboko Craft Inn, followed by a matcha dessert at Old Town Teahouse. End the day with a nighttime illuminated tour of the museum’s heritage spaces, narrated by a local guide.
All activities can be seamlessly booked via the HopeGoo platform for a fully integrated cultural journey.
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