Stay at Tsuwano Jyofu, a centuries-old machiya converted into a boutique inn just a 3-minute walk from the museum. Its rooms blend Edo-period wooden architecture with modern comfort, and select suites offer views of the Tsuwano Castle Ruins and historic alleyways. Enjoy a breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients in the serene garden, and borrow complimentary authentic kimono kits to explore nearby heritage houses—perfect for immersive cultural discovery.

Tsuwano Rizan House is located just 2 minutes west of the museum, offering panoramic views from its semi-outdoor veranda rooms overlooking the museum’s stone gate and cherry blossom-lined path. At night, guests enjoy tranquil views of the town’s lantern-lit alleys. The inn also provides exclusive access to ‘Secret Stories of Tsuwano’ guided walks, led by local storytellers who share tales of fox legends and lost castle dreams—transforming your stay into a living history experience.

Guests can join the ‘Tsuwano Old Town Treasure Hunt’, organized by nearby inns, where families follow clues hidden in traditional shops selling handmade pottery, paper umbrellas, and tea ceremonies. Each stop earns a limited-edition Tsuwano commemorative sticker. Some lodgings also offer nighttime lantern tours, narrating local myths like the ‘White Fox Legend’ and ‘Dreams of the Keep,’ turning your visit into a sensory journey through time.

Tsuwano Shiki no Ie is a thoughtfully designed family inn just 5 minutes’ walk from the museum. It features a kids’ play corner, parent-child cooking workshops (learn to make traditional omamori charms and wagashi sweets), and rooms equipped with non-slip flooring, safety gates, and baby cots. Weekly family activity days include bamboo basket weaving and sumi-e painting—ideal for children to connect with Tsuwano’s heritage through hands-on creativity.

Walk east along the Old Nakasendo Trail for about 4 minutes to reach Moyake Coffee House, a former residence transformed into a cultural café. Its window seats face the museum’s rear courtyard and a century-old maple tree. The menu highlights Shimane-grown coffee beans and desserts made with local ingredients—try their signature Tsuwano Castle Matcha Tart paired with handcrafted Japanese-style latte. Reservations are recommended to secure a seat.

Tsuwano Washoku Bettei offers two daily complimentary shuttles to and from the museum and key attractions—just an 8-minute ride. These electric leisure buses feature wireless charging ports and audio-guided narration on Tsuwano’s history. Additionally, the inn partners with a local traditional rickshaw service, providing a ‘Heritage Ride Experience’ (HopeGoo required), allowing guests to glide slowly through historic lanes, absorbing the town’s timeless rhythm in a uniquely intimate way.