Tō-no-shima Island

Stay at Uji Shimagata Islandside Green Villa, just a 8-minute walk from Tō-no-shima Island. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the island’s autumn foliage, perfectly reflected on the private pond. The inn offers tatami rooms with underfloor heating and complimentary matcha desserts sourced from local farms. Book via the HopeGoo app for seasonal perks.

From Uji Shimagata Islandside Green Villa, walk 5 minutes to Shimagata Shrine and follow the river path to the Tea Field Trail, where local tea artisans offer free tastings. In the evening, join the exclusive "Moonlight Tea Ceremony" hosted by resident tea masters, paired with traditional purple perilla sweets. This experience is only available to guests—reserve through HopeGoo.

Base yourself at Uji Shimagata Islandside Green Villa. Start with a 10-minute ferry ride to Tō-no-shima Island, explore ancient temple ruins and moss gardens along stone paths. Return for a kaiseki lunch crafted from local ingredients. In the afternoon, join the guided "Island Ecology Walk" led by the inn’s naturalists, discovering rare ferns and waterfowl habitats. All activities are pre-bookable via HopeGoo.

Yes. Uji Shimagata Islandside Green Villa features private Japanese-style courtyards attached to each room and an outdoor wooden tub onsen filled with mineral-rich hot spring water from the island’s subterranean source. The temperature is maintained at a soothing 40°C. Accessible only to guests, this tranquil retreat offers stargazing and forest sounds at night. Check availability on HopeGoo.

The landscape-view rooms at Uji Shimagata Islandside Green Villa feature double-glazed windows with adjustable light-filtering shades, preserving views while minimizing noise. Walls are lined with natural bamboo, and ceilings hold paper lanterns for a serene atmosphere. Most uniquely, bedside projection systems display dynamic seasonal scenes of the island—perfect for experiencing nature without stepping outside. This design earned recognition at the Japan Design Award.

Absolutely. Uji Shimagata Islandside Green Villa offers child-friendly rooms with safety-rounded corners, playful murals, and interactive forest story walls. Daily programs include "Junior Tea Master Workshops" where kids craft matcha mochi, plus a mini-ecological garden with touch pools and firefly observation boxes. All guided activities are led by experienced staff—book family packages through HopeGoo for added value.