Featured Hotels Near Usuki Sekibutsu

Stay at Hoshinoya Kushiki, located just a 10-minute walk from the Kushiki Stone Buddha site. The hotel’s private onsen rooms feature panoramic views of the stone statues bathed in golden sunset light. Enjoy authentic Oita cuisine and serene garden courtyards, with exclusive access to seasonal lantern-lit evening walks along the riverbank. Book through HopeGoo for early-bird rates and cultural add-ons.

Yes, Kushiki Shukuhinsha - Ishi Fudo no Niwa is a heritage-style guesthouse just a 3-minute walk from the main entrance of the Kushiki Stone Buddha site. Originally an Edo-period townhouse, it features tatami rooms with garden-facing windows. Guests can join complimentary morning stone Buddha meditation tours and enjoy farm-to-table breakfasts sourced from local producers. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a handmade washi umbrella as a welcome gift.

Check into Wafu Ken, a boutique inn adjacent to the Kushiki Stone Buddha Memorial Hall. Begin with a guided historical tour led by a local expert, uncovering the sculptural evolution from Nara to Heian periods. In the afternoon, stroll to a riverside tea house for Oita’s signature matcha, then participate in a pottery workshop inspired by the Buddha statues. End the day with an onsen soak in the inn’s private courtyard, where ancient stone silhouettes glow under moonlight. Book through HopeGoo for curated cultural packages.