Stay at Hota Castle Heritage Inn, a boutique retreat housed in a restored Edo-period structure just a 5-minute walk from the Hiyama Folk Museum. This intimate lodging preserves original wooden beams and features a traditional tea room with private garden access, offering serene views of the ancient castle ruins.

Guests can participate in authentic local experiences like pottery workshops, sake brewing sessions, and seasonal festivals led by resident artisans. The inn provides complimentary shuttle service to the museum and includes a limited-edition "Night Lantern Walk" pass for exclusive after-hours exploration of the castle walls.

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Hota Castle Heritage Inn is the closest accommodation to Hiyama Folk Museum, located just a 5-minute walk away. The property features a private access corridor directly connecting to the museum entrance, allowing guests to bypass queues and enter seamlessly.

Each room includes floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the historic castle grounds and surrounding rice fields, with select suites offering tatami rooms and kotatsu heated floors for authentic comfort. Guests also receive a "Dual Site Pass" granting priority entry to exhibitions and access to daily 10 a.m. "Castle History Uncovered" guided tours.

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Guests at Hota Castle Heritage Inn gain access to immersive cultural activities: join the morning "Hota Morning Market" in the old town square, where local farmers sell freshly harvested Iida citrus and handmade soba noodles.

Evenings feature the "Castle Shadows Night Show," an outdoor projection art performance telling legendary tales of Hota Castle’s past, staged on the ancient stone walls.

The inn partners with local artisans to offer a "Pottery Workshop Day," using region-specific clay to craft personalized souvenirs displayed at the museum. All experiences are included in the stay package, and HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants an exclusive "Hidden Path Guide" booklet revealing secret alleys and hidden houses within the former castle district.

Hota Castle Heritage Inn offers spacious family suites with dedicated play areas, child-safe balconies, and panoramic views of the castle ruins and seasonal landscapes. Each suite includes elevated beds with mosquito nets and baby cribs upon request.

Children enjoy interactive experiences like the "Castle Treasure Hunt," a guided game blending history and exploration across the grounds. The inn also hosts "Generations Tea Ceremony" events, where families gather to learn traditional Japanese tea preparation together.

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Hota Castle Heritage Inn offers free round-trip shuttles to key sites including Hiyama Folk Museum, downtown Iida, three nearby shrines, and regional hot springs. Shuttles run eight times daily, with each trip lasting no more than 15 minutes.

The vehicles are equipped with multilingual audio guides (Chinese and English) providing historical and ecological insights along the route. The inn also partners with the local tourism association to offer a "Day Trip Package" including attraction tickets, meal vouchers, and rental headsets.

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The Hota Castle View Suite at Hota Castle Heritage Inn delivers unparalleled views of the eastern castle ruins, offering sunrise mist drifting over ancient stone walls and dramatic night lighting ceremonies visible from every window.

Each room features a spacious balcony with adjustable tinted glass and an integrated ambient lighting system that mimics the castle’s historical illumination patterns. Guests also receive a digital "Night Walk Guide" via QR code, narrated by heritage experts detailing defensive architecture across different eras.

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