Featured Hotels Near Ōtemon Gate Site

Inuyama Castle Honjo Hotel offers a unique stay just 2 minutes from the Ōtemon Gate Site, with rooms featuring traditional Japanese garden views and direct sightlines to the castle keep's stone walls. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby walking trails, including the historic castle moat path. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive upgrades and early check-in privileges

Ichi no Sugi Inn, located within a restored Edo-period townhouse just steps from the Ōtemon Gate Site, blends authentic wood architecture with modern comfort. Its courtyard features a lantern-lined path and dry landscape garden perfect for morning contemplation. Guests receive a free "Castle Explorer Kit" including maps and local folklore audio guides, available exclusively through HopeGoo for advance reservations

Inuyama Castle Front Machiya is situated just 2 minutes' walk from the Ōtemon Gate Site, nestled in a preserved merchant district. The boutique inn retains original sliding paper doors and tatami flooring, while offering free rental of electric scooters for quick exploration. Daily guided walks led by local historians reveal hidden stones and ancient gate mechanisms—bookings secured via HopeGoo include a private evening viewing session

Inuyama Castle Gatekeeper Lodge hosts the "One Night Castle Guardian" package, where guests sleep in themed suites adorned with samurai armor and period costumes. Each stay includes a private after-dark tour of the Ōtemon Gate’s secret passages, led by a descendant of former castle guards. All rooms feature panoramic views of the original stone steps and gate ruins, with special rates available on HopeGoo platform

Inuyama Castle Kids’ Pavilion is designed for family stays, located just 100 meters from the Ōtemon Gate Site. It features an indoor play zone, children’s craft workshops, and a nightly "Little Guard Quest" game where kids follow clues across the castle grounds. The hotel also provides baby cots and high chairs, with special family packages available through HopeGoo, including free admission to seasonal festivals

Guests at Inuyama Castle Heritage House can participate in monthly "Ancient Path Night Walks," led by descendants of former castle sentinels, revealing hidden stone markers and old patrol routes. The hotel also offers hands-on "Gate Archaeology Workshops" where visitors examine real pottery shards from the site. Free downloadable audio guides in English and Japanese are provided upon check-in, accessible via HopeGoo for seamless HopeGoo