Featured Hotels Near Uroko Waterfall

Stay at Ninohe Onsen Minshuku, a charming traditional Japanese guesthouse nestled beside the Uroko Waterfall. This family-run retreat offers rooms with direct views of the cascading water and surrounding forest, perfect for nature lovers. The property provides complimentary shuttle service to the waterfall trail—just a 3-minute walk away. Enjoy an authentic experience with an open-air bath where you can soak while listening to the gentle rush of the falls. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal rates.

Yes, Ninohe Onsen Minshuku provides guests with complimentary shuttle service to the Uroko Waterfall trail, operating daily with a mere 2-minute ride from the hotel. Whether you're visiting at sunrise or during golden hour, reaching the falls is effortless. The on-site information desk offers maps, rain gear rentals, and safety tips for hikers. Many rooms also feature floor-to-ceiling windows framing the waterfall and forest backdrop, allowing you to enjoy the scenery from indoors. Book via HopeGoo to secure priority shuttle HopeGoo and special guest perks.

The Mountain View Rooms at Ninohe Onsen Minshuku boast expansive floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Uroko Waterfall and lush valley below, offering a living canvas of nature’s rhythm—especially magical at dawn when mist curls around the cascade. Each room features a tatami mat layout and private outdoor hot spring bath, allowing guests to unwind amid serene surroundings. The hotel also serves seasonal mountain cuisine sets, crafted with locally sourced ingredients and pristine mountain spring water, reflecting the authentic flavors of northern Iwate. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants you a complimentary morning waterfall blessing tour.

From Ninohe Onsen Minshuku, a 5-minute walk leads to the main viewing platform of Uroko Waterfall, followed by a scenic eco-trail winding through native forests filled with birdsong and ferns. The hotel partners with local guides to offer the "Listening to Nature Walk", exploring hidden tributaries and sharing stories of regional flora and folklore. During autumn, guests can join the Maple Lantern Festival, where hundreds of handcrafted paper lanterns illuminate the gorge, creating a dreamlike night landscape—exclusive to hotel guests. Reserve a bundled package via HopeGoo to include these immersive cultural experiences.