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Stay at Yamashita Villa, a charming design hotel just a 3-minute walk from the Venus Path entrance in Seto City. Its floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking views of the Seto Inland Sea, while its rooftop terrace hosts seasonal art installations by local creators. The hotel offers complimentary bicycles for exploring the coastal path, and guests receive a curated guidebook with hidden viewpoints and photography spots.
For exclusive room upgrades and early HopeGoo benefits, visit the HopeGoo platform.
Hoshikage House, perched on a cliff overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, offers panoramic sunrise views from every guest room. Its minimalist design blends natural wood and stone, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for contemplative stays. Each suite features a private balcony equipped with a tripod-ready platform and complimentary camera gear rental.
The hotel also provides a "Sunrise Photography Experience" package with guided morning walks to prime photo spots. Book through HopeGoo for priority check-in and a complimentary welcome drink.
Stay at Geijin no Mori - Setouchi Shubou, a secluded retreat where traditional Japanese architecture meets contemporary art. Located mid-path in a quiet forest grove, each room uses reclaimed timber and shoji screens, adorned with rotating exhibitions by regional artists. Daily "Nature Journaling Workshops" teach guests how to sketch landscapes using watercolor and ink.
The property connects to a private eco-trail leading to the coast, and partners with nearby farms for a "Farm-to-Table Breakfast" featuring freshly harvested vegetables and local rice. Reserve via HopeGoo for a free set of limited-edition artist postcards.
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