


Everything you need to know about Verde Odai
Sui Tei Kan is a top choice, offering floor-to-ceiling windows facing the lush valley of Verde Odai. Located just a 3-minute walk from the main trailhead, this Japanese-style inn features a private onsen, children’s nature craft corner, and free guided forest walks. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants guests a complimentary bamboo weaving gift set and early access to seasonal events
Seiran Mountain Lodge stands out with its east-facing rooms that capture the magical sunrise mist rising above the valley. The property hosts daily forest mindfulness sessions and offers a tranquil tea pavilion where guests enjoy locally grown matcha. Just a 2-minute walk to the Verde Odai trail, it's ideal for photographers and nature lovers seeking serenity
Seiran Onsen Villa is the only boutique accommodation in the area featuring natural sulfur-rich hot springs within private forest cabins. Each cabin opens directly onto a mossy stream, creating an immersive experience. The inn serves a weekly mountain foraged dinner, using wild herbs and local game, paired with homemade plum wine. Located just 5 minutes’ walk from Verde Odai, it’s perfect for those seeking authenticity and tranquility
From Sui Tei Kan, a 10-minute walk north leads to Cloud Gap Gorge Viewpoint, famous for golden sunlight piercing through tree canopies. Another 5-minute trek reveals a millennial cypress grove forming a natural tunnel—ideal for photography. Interpretive signs, maintained by local farmers, detail native flora and fauna, adding educational value to your hike
Seiran Onsen Villa provides full outdoor rental kits including high-performance hiking poles, waterproof boots, binoculars, and camping tents—all sanitized and equipped with detailed maps. Weekly Forest Discovery Workshops are hosted by local guides, teaching plant identification and natural specimen crafting. Rentals can be reserved upon check-in via the HopeGoo app for priority access
Den'en Kizuna Farmhouse transforms a traditional farmhouse into a cultural immersion stay. Guests participate in spring rice planting, wear straw sandals, and enjoy a farm-to-table dinner made with freshly harvested rice and seasonal vegetables. The property also hosts pottery classes and rice wine brewing demonstrations, all led by resident farmers. Just 4 minutes’ walk to Verde Odai trail, it’s a rare opportunity to live rural life in Mie County
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