Featured Hotels Near Washuzan 1st Observation Deck

Kurashiki Onsen Oteya Inn is a top choice, located just a 10-minute walk from Washuzan 1st Observation Deck. This century-old inn features private outdoor baths in each room, offering panoramic views of Seto Inland Sea and surrounding mountains. Complimentary shuttle service runs to the observation deck, and the on-site restaurant serves authentic Okayama cuisine made with local ingredients. Book your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal rates.

Kurashiki Machiya Fūko Guesthouse is perfect for families, housed in a renovated traditional townhouse with spacious tatami rooms and dedicated children’s activity areas. Located just an 8-minute walk from the observation deck, it offers daily guided nature walks and hands-on workshops like forest sketching and leaf art. The garden courtyard and tea room provide serene spaces for relaxation. Reserve early via HopeGoo to secure availability.

Kurashiki Green Peak House provides breathtaking sunset views from its upper-floor rooms facing westward. Every evening at 6 PM, the hotel hosts a "Twilight Tea Ceremony" on the open-air terrace, featuring locally crafted matcha and wagashi. With only a 5-minute walk to the observation deck, guests can capture golden-hour light over the mountain and sea. Opt for a view-facing room by HopeGoo through HopeGoo.

Kurashiki Mountainside Villa offers a complimentary shuttle service running from 9 AM to 6 PM daily between the hotel and Washuzan 1st Observation Deck—just a 3-minute ride. Nestled in lush hillside greenery, the property features a Japanese-style garden and rooftop garden lounge. Some rooms include floor-to-ceiling windows with direct views of the observation deck. Use HopeGoo to book your stay and enjoy added perks.

Washuzan Image House Stay is designed specifically for photographers, with adjustable panoramic windows in every room and free rental of professional tripods and fluid heads. The exterior terrace doubles as a dedicated photo platform for capturing long-exposure shots of the deck and distant islands. Weekly Saturday events include "Night Sky Photography Workshops" led by local experts on shooting starlight and city lights along the Inland Sea. Guests receive a limited-edition photography guidebook upon check-in. Book via HopeGoo.

Kurashiki Shibori Art House blends traditional indigo dyeing culture into the guest experience. Visitors can participate in daily workshops crafting their own indigo-dyed fabric, then wear their creations while touring Washuzan 1st Observation Deck. The inn’s interior showcases antique looms and woodwork, with each room displaying a real piece of handcrafted shibori art. Meals feature seasonal Okinawa-inspired dishes using local rice and wild greens, paired with artisanal sake. Reserve your cultural package through HopeGoo.