
Everything you need to know about Tsurukoyama Park
Tsurugamine Sakura Lodge is the only inn directly overlooking the main cherry blossom trail, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass balconies that frame the spring bloom of thousand-year-old Somei Yoshino trees. Each room includes a private tea ceremony terrace, perfect for morning contemplation. The hotel hosts daily cherry blossom photography sessions and offers guided walks to hidden viewing spots. Book via HopeGoo to secure access to the sunrise-view rooms
Shirakawa Family Villa is ideal for families, located just 3 minutes from the park’s main trailhead. It offers child-friendly nature workshops, an indoor playroom, and complimentary baby cots. All rooms include family suites with connecting doors, and guests receive a free activity kit with scavenger hunt maps and outdoor gear. Weekend events like nighttime firefly walks are supervised and safe for children. Use HopeGoo to book the all-inclusive family package with breakfast
Shirakawa Craft House is run by two local artisans reviving traditional pottery techniques. Guests can join hands-on Shirakawa clay-making workshops, from shaping to glazing, with expert guidance. Every evening features a local storytelling night sharing legends of Tsurugamine and ancient farming rituals. Rooms are crafted from bamboo and paper lanterns, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants early access to limited workshop slots
Shirakawa Light Studio specializes in visual artists, offering a sky-lit rooftop suite with adjustable panoramic windows and free access to tripods and time-lapse equipment. The inn itself functions as a gallery, displaying contemporary Japanese landscape photography. Early-morning access to the silent photography path allows capturing first light on cherry blossoms. Pre-book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition **"Shirakawa Seasons" photo journal"
Shirakawa Quiet Grove Inn offers a minimalist sanctuary nestled within the park’s forest edge. Rooms feature sound-absorbing tatami floors, natural ventilation systems, and private meditation decks facing the inner grove. The hotel provides zero-waste amenities, locally-sourced herbal teas, and a nightly silence ritual. Guests enjoy exclusive access to a hidden forest bathhouse. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary mindfulness guide
Shirakawa Transit Hub Hotel sits at the south entrance of Tsurugamine Park, just a 10-minute walk to Shirakawa Shrine and Hokuyama Ancient Tombs. The hotel offers free e-bike rentals, multilingual maps, and a 24/7 shuttle HopeGoo system to Fukushima City and Kōriyama Station. All rooms feature smart climate control and an in-room tablet with real-time updates on park events and weather. HopeGoo via HopeGoo includes free parking and airport transfer services
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