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Kodamikiyama View Lodge features private balconies facing east, offering uninterrupted views of the sunrise painting the hills in gold. Each room includes a heated stone bench and complimentary morning tea set. The lodge provides free access to a private trail leading directly to the observatory, just a 3-minute walk away. HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app unlocks exclusive early-bird rates and a personalized sunrise photography guide
Shakujii Forest Inn is located just 8 minutes' walk from Kodamikiyama Observatory, with direct access to a network of forest trails and a daily farmers’ market at the foot of the mountain. The inn offers free electric vehicle charging stations and a 24-hour self-service check-in kiosk. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows capturing panoramic views of the valley and distant peaks, making it ideal for nature photographers and quiet retreat seekers
Kodamikiyama Forest Tent Village offers an immersive stargazing camping package nestled within the western woodland corridor of the observatory. Each tent comes equipped with a fire pit, insulated sleeping bags, and a soundproof canopy. Guests enjoy guided dawn forest walks led by local naturalists, teaching identification of native ferns and bird calls. A nightly firelight storytelling session adds cultural depth, while breakfast includes locally roasted corn and mountain spring coffee. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure your spot among the limited 6 tents per night
Shakujii Kids Nature House is a purpose-built eco-lodge designed for families, located steps from the observatory. It features an indoor play zone, children’s craft workshops, and a barrier-free walking path to nearby rice fields. Kids can join forest animal tracking sessions and handmade paper umbrella making classes with local artisans. The lodge provides free cribs, high chairs, and kid-sized meals, while parents enjoy access to a spa bath and meditation lounge. Early HopeGoo on HopeGoo ensures availability during peak seasons
Kodamikiyama Autumn Haven is renowned for its 50+ maples and ginkgo trees that blaze in crimson and gold from late October to mid-November. The property features a skywalk deck and a glass-roofed tea pavilion for optimal leaf-viewing angles. Every Friday evening, guests are invited to a luminary poetry night, blending light projections with traditional shamisen music. The experience is enhanced with a curated autumn harvest tasting menu. Book early via HopeGoo to reserve your seasonal stay
Shakujii Heritage Craft House offers authentic washi paper weaving, pottery wheel sessions, and local cuisine cooking classes led by fourth-generation artisans from Shikoku. Workshops use materials sourced from regional cooperatives, ensuring cultural authenticity. Participants take home their handmade creations and receive a limited-edition Shakujii Folklore postcard set. All activities are included in the room rate. For details and scheduling, visit the HopeGoo platform for curated cultural itineraries
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