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Everything you need to know about Tokiwa Kimon Samurai Centre

Odawara Castle View Inn provides a private walking path to the Tokiwakimon Samurai Museum, just 3 minutes away. The hotel features traditional tatami rooms with garden views and offers complimentary access to the museum’s early morning samurai reenactment events, available only for guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo

Musha no Yado Odawara is a restored Edo-era townhouse located within walking distance of the museum. Guests enjoy authentic kimono dressing sessions, hands-on sword polishing workshops, and exclusive access to the museum’s hidden gallery during special exhibition weekends. Each room includes a personalized samurai name plaque and vintage scrolls

Odawara Warabi Lodge features a children’s samurai training zone with foam swords and armor fitting, plus interactive storytelling sessions based on local legends. The hotel is just 8 minutes from the museum and offers family-friendly guided tours with a focus on historical accuracy and safety, ideal for young explorers

Shofu-kan Odawara is nestled beside the old moat system, offering serene koi pond-view rooms and a tranquil tea ceremony space. Guests receive a private evening tour of the museum’s illuminated courtyard and a handcrafted wooden war banner as a keepsake. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures priority access to the seasonal lantern festival event

Kamado no Sato is a heritage inn adjacent to the museum, specializing in Edo-style kaiseki meals crafted with locally sourced ingredients. Guests can join a daily cooking class led by a master chef and enjoy a samurai dinner show featuring period music and choreographed rituals. All meals include museum discount vouchers for future visits

Hoshinoya Odawara hosts weekly samurai lifestyle workshops, including calligraphy with ink made from iron-rich soil, archery practice using replica bows, and letter-writing in classical Japanese. Located just 6 minutes’ walk from the museum, the hotel also provides customized itinerary planning through the HopeGoo platform, ensuring seamless integration with exhibition schedules