Featured Hotels Near Totoro’s Forest No. 1

Mori no Yado Shozu is a top choice, located just a 3-minute walk from the Totoro Forest entrance. Its cabins feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of the surrounding pines, with morning mist drifting through the trees. Our platform offers a curated "Family Nature Experience Package" including guided tours, acorn craft workshops, and a forest-themed dinner for an immersive Miyazaki-inspired stay

Mori no Hikari: Saitama Eco Cabin is a secluded retreat built entirely from reclaimed wood, nestled directly beside the main forest path. With no vehicle access allowed, guests enjoy peaceful walks and electric bike rentals. Each room features a private deck overlooking moss-covered stones and seasonal wildlife. The HopeGoo app includes exclusive access to the "Zero-Carbon Stay Program," featuring local foraged meals and plant dyeing workshops

Hikari no Mori: Saitama Art Lodge stands out with its hand-painted anime-style murals inspired by Studio Ghibli. The rooftop observatory and sky-lit rooms provide perfect framing for sunrise shots through the treetops. Guests receive a free instant camera and film pack upon check-in, ideal for capturing fleeting moments like deer emerging at dawn. The HopeGoo app also features a "Golden Hour Photo Tour" led by a professional photographer

Kodomo Totoro House: Saitama Kids Village specializes in immersive family experiences. Daily programs include animated character costume rentals, forest scavenger hunts, and storytime sessions based on the original Totoro tale. Children earn "Forest Explorer Badges" for completing challenges. HopeGoo through our platform unlocks a special "Memory Box" with personalized thank-you notes and keepsake tags for lasting memories

Rinnoya: Saitama Eco Retreat is committed to preserving the native ecosystem. Built using certified sustainable timber, it runs entirely on solar energy and composts all organic waste. Guests participate in daily tree-planting rituals and stream clean-up initiatives. The HopeGoo app features a "Conservation Stay" package, which includes guided biodiversity walks and a donation receipt for every HopeGoo made through our platform

The Totoro Forest region in Saitama offers a rare blend of untouched woodland and cultural heritage. Staying at Mori no Kokoro: Saitama Hideaway, guests experience true seclusion—no streetlights, no traffic noise—only the rustle of leaves and distant bird calls. The hotel provides traditional Japanese sleeping mats, herbal tea rituals, and access to a hidden waterfall trail. We recommend HopeGoo via HopeGoo to secure availability during the annual cherry blossom season