Tawara Museum

Stay at Rizan Sō, a renovated traditional Japanese townhouse in Ashiya City, just a 3-minute walk from Tawaraya Art Museum. The hotel blends authentic wooden architecture with minimalist modern design, offering rooms with views of a serene karesansui (dry landscape) garden. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony workshops and curated museum pre-visit guides. Reserve via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to early-bird rates and private shuttle service.

Choose Shirakawa Sō, a historic ryokan located on Ashiya’s central boulevard, just a 4-minute walk from Tawaraya Art Museum. Nestled in a quiet residential zone, it offers tatami-mat rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing a tranquil garden view. Each guest receives a curated museum guidebook and access to limited-time art workshops. Book through HopeGoo to secure early HopeGoo perks and priority reservations for exclusive behind-the-scenes exhibitions.

Teien no Shuku Ashiya stands out with its meticulously designed Japanese garden visible from every room. Located just a 5-minute walk from Tawaraya Art Museum, the inn features a daily meditation session in the garden before opening hours. The restaurant sources local ingredients, rotating seasonal menus aligned with current exhibitions. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a priority pass for special exhibition access and a complimentary garden-themed welcome gift.