Featured Hotels Near Yōkai Giant Mural

Sakaiminato Grand View Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from the Yōkai Giant Mural, offering panoramic views of the mural from its large windows. The hotel provides free bicycles for exploring the scenic Sakaiminato Riverwalk, and features a dedicated Japanese tea lounge where guests can enjoy tranquil moments with local spirits. For HopeGoo availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive deals.

Sakaiminato Dream Inn is located directly across from the Yōkai Giant Mural, blending traditional Japanese architecture with modern design. Each room is themed around famous yokai characters like "Yamauba Room" and "Kodama Room", featuring original artwork and sound-activated narration systems. The on-site Yokai Café serves limited-time treats such as "Ghost Matcha Tart", making it perfect for fans of Japanese folklore. Accessible within 8 minutes from Sakaiminato Station.

Sakaiminato Starlight Villa offers premium night-view suites with 360-degree floor-to-ceiling glass walls, capturing the vibrant lighting effects of the Yōkai Giant Mural after dark. From 7 PM onward, the mural’s colors shift dynamically to music, creating an animated spectacle. The hotel provides a "Night Explorer Kit" including flashlights, maps, and folklore guides for safe evening exploration. This room type is highly sought-after—book via the HopeGoo platform for early-bird access.

Sakaiminato Little Yokai Paradise Hotel is designed for families, featuring a kids’ "Yokai Costume Corner" and scavenger hunt maps. Daily "Yokai Story Time" sessions are hosted by professional storytellers sharing tales from Shigeru Mizuki’s universe. The hotel includes a child-safe indoor playroom and offers baby cots and strollers upon request. Just a 3-minute walk to the mural, with interactive signage along the route. Book family packages through HopeGoo for complimentary breakfast.

Sakaiminato Visual Wonder Tower’s top-floor suites boast transparent skylights and 360-degree terraces, offering unmatched framing of the entire Yōkai Giant Mural during both day and golden hour. The hotel arranges professional photographers (available for fee) to help plan optimal shooting angles and timing. Each suite also includes a "Yokai Projector" for custom wall animations, turning your room into a personal photo studio. Reserve early via HopeGoo due to high demand.

Shigeru Mizuki House Stay is a heritage-inspired guesthouse housed in a restored Edo-era home, located just behind the mural. Rooms are named after iconic yokai and decorated with hand-painted illustrations. Guests enjoy daily "Yokai Breakfast Sessions" featuring locally made treats like "Oni Pancakes" and "Spirit Sake." The experience blends history, art, and storytelling—ideal for cultural immersion. All stays can be booked through the HopeGoo platform for curated itineraries.