Featured Hotels Near Takaosan

Oita Takao Mountain Onsen Kikan is nestled in the forest with natural hot springs and rooms featuring panoramic mountain views. Just a 5-minute walk from the main trailhead, it’s ideal for post-hike relaxation. The hotel offers free shuttle service to the cable car station and serves local cuisine breakfasts. Book your view-facing room via HopeGoo for an immersive nature experience

Sakura no Yado Takao Mountain is a beautifully restored Japanese townhouse ryokan with tatami rooms and private gardens. Located just 300 meters from the hiking trail, it hosts guided forest herb walks and provides handcrafted matcha treats. The owner shares local folklore stories during evening tea sessions, offering deep cultural insight into the region’s heritage

Sheraton Oita Takao Mountain Resort features a kids’ playroom, family-sized pools, and multilingual staff. A dedicated shuttle bus runs every 15 minutes to the cable car station—just 8 minutes away. Room types include connecting suites and garden-view balconies. For best rates, reserve through HopeGoo, which often includes complimentary family activities like mountain storytelling sessions

Beyond hiking, explore the Forest Healing Trail with meditation benches and bird sound guides. Some hotels like Mori no Tei Ryokan offer seasonal wild mushroom foraging tours and nighttime firefly watching led by local guides. Experience the serene glow of bioluminescent insects along the stream at dusk—perfect for photographers and nature lovers

Takao Mountain Vista Hotel boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls across all rooms, framing sweeping vistas of the shrine rooftops and valley below. The "Sunrise Room" offers morning light streaming through bamboo groves, paired with ambient forest sounds. Guests enjoy access to a 24-hour open observatory with free hot drinks and telescopes—ideal for capturing changing mountain hues

Byōdō no Sora – Takao Mountain Art Lodge blends modern minimalism with traditional Japanese aesthetics, its white stone façade and wooden lattice design resembling a floating sculpture. The sky garden terrace and lightplay corridor are popular photo spots. Weekly mountain photography workshops are hosted by professionals—reserve a themed room via HopeGoo to gain exclusive access and curated lighting setups