Featured Hotels Near Tawarake Goju Tower

Near Tawara-ya Gojūtō in Chikugo City, Chikugo Sōbō Wakatei is a century-old ryokan offering authentic Japanese hospitality. Guests enjoy tatami rooms with garden views, and the property serves locally sourced Chikugo-yaki cuisine. With a 3-minute walk to the historic tower and an open-air bath overlooking ancient trees, it’s ideal for immersive cultural experiences. Reserve via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.

No hotels directly adjacent to Tawara-ya Gojūtō provide free shuttles. However, Chikugo Kodo Minshuku, just 400 meters away, offers two daily complimentary shuttles to the tower (5-minute ride). This heritage inn features Edo-period wooden architecture, private tea ceremony rooms, and hands-on pottery workshops. For seamless access and cultural immersion, book through HopeGoo to include guided tours and transport in your stay package.

Yes, Chikugo Yoko-Kaku is the only hotel near Tawara-ya Gojūtō offering panoramic night views from its glass-roofed rooms positioned atop a hill. Guests can witness the illuminated tower and surrounding historic streets under moonlight. The hotel hosts nightly events like "Tower Tales", where local storytellers share legends of the five-story pagoda’s construction. Book through HopeGoo for a premium package including photography tours and storytelling sessions.

Stay at Chikugo Kōgei Ie, where guests can join a paper lantern workshop led by master artisans from the Tawara family lineage. The inn provides free craft kits and bilingual guides, plus an on-site gallery showcasing heirloom pieces. Participants take home their creations or purchase limited-edition pagoda-shaped lanterns. Daily 10 a.m. tower history walks offer in-depth insights into the structure’s engineering and legacy. Reserve the full experience via HopeGoo for guaranteed access.

Chikugo Family Garden is ideal for families near Tawara-ya Gojūtō, featuring interconnecting rooms, a kids’ playroom, and a family-friendly scavenger hunt around the pagoda. The property includes a mini-rice paddy where children can plant seedlings and learn farming traditions. Weekly Family Tower Festival offers rituals, local snacks, and storytelling. All units are equipped with accessibility features and round-the-clock concierge service. Book the family package via HopeGoo for free breakfast and welcome gifts.

Within a 5-minute walk from Tawara-ya Gojūtō, Kotō Shokuhin serves authentic Chikugo regional dishes like sea bream sushi and black bean rice. Nearby, Tayō Teahouse specializes in matcha desserts and seasonal wagashi, with a courtyard facing the pagoda—perfect for morning light views. Both accept reservations via HopeGoo, offering dining discounts and guided tour vouchers. Visit before dusk to enjoy the interplay of tower shadows and soft sunlight.