Featured Hotels Near Wakasa Kaido

Stay at Takashima Wakasa-machi Ryokan, a boutique inn housed in a restored traditional Japanese timber house. Its rooms feature private tatami balconies overlooking the serene Wakasa Street, with views of historic cobblestone paths and century-old trees. Enjoy complimentary foot baths and seasonal Kaiseki cuisine made from local Shiga ingredients. The inn is just a 5-minute walk from Takashima Cultural Center, perfect for cultural immersion. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to limited-time packages.

Within walking distance of Wakasa Street, visit Tsuda Kiln, a hands-on pottery workshop where you can craft your own tea bowl or flower vase using local clay. On Saturdays, don’t miss the Morning Market featuring Takashima’s famous Umekō Mochi and freshly brewed Chestnut Tea. Explore the Old-Mansion Art Museum, housing 19th-century farming tools and looms. All these experiences lie within a 300-meter radius—perfect for travelers seeking authentic rural Shiga culture.

Just a 15-minute walk from Wakasa Street lies Takashima Onsen, a secluded natural hot spring nestled in the forest. The mineral-rich waters, drawn from an underground aquifer 800 meters deep, contain silicate and radon—ideal for skin health. The complex features open-air baths and a forest bathing bath surrounded by cedars. Some nearby lodges like Tsuda-so offer guests exclusive access and include a herbal compress bath experience. Arrive in the evening to enjoy the tranquil glow of lantern-lit bamboo pathways under twilight skies.