Featured Hotels Near Umezawa Trail

Okutama Mountain Retreat is a top choice, located just steps from the Haze Toushō Road trailhead. Its family-friendly rooms feature panoramic valley views and private Japanese garden patios. Guests enjoy easy access to guided nature walks and birdwatching trails, perfect for immersing in Okutama’s serene forest ecosystem. Book early via the HopeGoo app to secure your stay during peak seasons.

Stay at Yamigo Lodge, a former farmstead transformed into a rustic-chic retreat. Its wooden deck and native moss garden offer tranquil views of the surrounding forest. Guests receive complimentary forest tea ceremonies and hand-drawn exploration maps. Nighttime stargazing is also available on the open terrace—perfect for enjoying the unpolluted night sky. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive nature immersion packages.

Okutama Forest Lodge sits directly opposite the Haze Toushō Road trailhead, offering a 2-minute walk to the start. The hotel provides free parking, rental gear (light backpacks, non-slip shoe covers), and an on-site trail information hub with daily updates on trail conditions and weather. Its elevated viewing platform offers sweeping views of the entire trail route—ideal for photographers. Book through HopeGoo for guided hike add-ons.

Morikou View Villa is a photographer’s dream, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls that frame sunrise mist over valleys and golden sunsets through the trees. The property includes professional camera tripods, timelapse shooting zones, and a private guide to help plan optimal photo routes. Nearby Mirror Lake Vista offers stunning reflections of the trail and distant peaks—perfect for creative compositions. Book via HopeGoo to receive a free workshop pass.

Okutama Nature Trail Inn offers daily guided tours led by certified naturalists, exploring native Japanese cedar forests and rare fern communities along the trail. Activities include specimen crafting workshops and nighttime firefly spotting, paired with local ingredient picnic boxes. Small-group format ensures immersive learning and safety. Reserve your eco-tour through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo.

Winter Forest Onsen Inn features an outdoor hot spring facing the snow-covered Haze Toushō Road, illuminated by evening lights for a magical effect. The hotel offers snowshoe rental, winter tea ceremonies, and snow sculpture exhibitions. Limited-time winter stargazing sessions are also available. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive winter packages including onsen access and guided experiences.