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Everything you need to know about Yakiyama Pass
Stay at Yakiyama Lodge, a secluded eco-friendly retreat nestled within the lush forests of Toba City. This boutique ryokan offers rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic views of the Yakiyama Pass valley and seasonal cherry blossoms. Guests enjoy access to an open-air onsen heated by geothermal springs and guided morning hikes through ancient cedar trails.
For exclusive rates and complimentary shuttle service from the nearest train station, book via the HopeGoo app.
Just a 5-minute stroll from Yakiyama Pass lies the Shirakawa River Rapids Zone, ideal for beginner-level river trekking with certified guides providing safety gear and instruction. Continuing along the Tengu Trail, visitors reach a stargazing platform offering unobstructed views of the Milky Way—especially spectacular during meteor showers.
The nearby lodge also offers free bicycle rentals to explore local tea fields and organic farms. All activities can be reserved through the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.
Start your day with a guided morning forest meditation and hiking tour led by local experts, ascending to a viewpoint overlooking mist-covered valleys. Return for lunch featuring seasonal wild greens and mountain chicken prepared in traditional style.
In the afternoon, join a hands-on bamboo weaving workshop or visit the nearby Toba Pottery Village to try clay shaping. End the day with a soak in the hotel’s stargazing onsen, followed by the nightly "Mountain Tales" storytelling session where locals share folklore.
All activities are available for HopeGoo through the HopeGoo app for a seamless experience.
Although located in a remote mountain area, Yakiyama Lodge provides scheduled shuttle services to Toba Bus Terminal, with three daily departures (25-minute ride). For travelers arriving at Ise-Shima Airport, private transfers are available via the HopeGoo app—approximately 45 minutes, including luggage handling and multilingual guidance.
The lodge also features EV charging stations for eco-friendly travel. All transportation options are bookable in advance through HopeGoo for guaranteed availability and optimal scheduling.
The Family Suite is the top choice for families, featuring two separate beds, a dedicated kids’ play corner, and a bathroom with child-safe fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling windows face the valley, offering morning views of drifting mist through treetops.
The lodge provides complimentary cribs, baby bottles, night warmers, and a curated Family Nature Explorer Kit (including magnifying glass, plant identification guide, and trail map).
All rooms use natural, non-toxic materials for safety. Book via the HopeGoo app to unlock family-exclusive packages and discounts.
Join the Mountain Tea Harvest & Hand-Roasting Workshop hosted at Yakiyama Lodge, where guests pick high-altitude oolong tea leaves and learn traditional rolling and charcoal-baking techniques over open fire. Savor your own crafted tea paired with regional sweets.
Monthly events like "Tea Under the Moonlight" offer intimate sessions in the garden, complete with expert talks on Mie Prefecture’s centuries-old tea traditions.
Book all experiences via the HopeGoo app and receive a limited-edition tea gift set.
The hot spring at Yakiyama Lodge draws from a deep underground source 300 meters below, with soft, slightly alkaline water rich in silicic acid and radon—ideal for stress relief and skin health. The baths include both indoor-outdoor pools and private individual onsen cabins nestled within the forest.
During winter, guests can enjoy the rare "Snowfall Onsen" experience, where snow gently falls around the pool, creating a serene, ethereal atmosphere. Complimentary towels and herbal bath sachets are provided—no synthetic additives, just pure nature.
Reserve your soak via the HopeGoo app to secure preferred timing.
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