Featured Hotels Near Yukamu

Stay at Yamaguchi Minshuku Sanegiya, a family-run inn offering hands-on workshops in local pottery-making and traditional cuisine classes. The inn features a front-row viewing area for the Yukamu Festival procession, with tatami rooms and shoji screens providing authentic ambiance. Just a 5-minute walk from Yukamu, it’s ideal for travelers seeking immersive local culture.

Yamaguchi Station Boutique is perfectly located just steps away from the main festival route, featuring a free shuttle bus on event days and wheelchair-accessible entrances. Rooms come with private baths and underfloor heating, perfect for winter festivities. Enjoy a daily breakfast of local specialties like Kumamoto beef rice, all included in your stay. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive festival packages.

Yamaguchi Star Dream Inn boasts a panoramic rooftop terrace with unobstructed views of the Yukamu Night Lantern Parade. Its floor-to-ceiling glass walls offer 360-degree visibility of dancers and illuminated floats. Each room features an adjustable lighting system to match seasonal moods. The hotel also provides a premium lantern viewing package including dinner and commemorative items—reserve through HopeGoo to secure priority seating.

Yamaguchi Kojima House is a boutique family-friendly inn with a dedicated kids’ playroom, family bath, and full-day childcare service. It offers fun activities like mini taiko drumming lessons and a custom festival guidebook. Spacious twin rooms with traditional Japanese design and soft toys make it perfect for families. Located just 200 meters from Yukamu, it’s only a 3-minute walk away—ideal for parents attending the festival with children.

Yamaguchi Old Townhouse Inn is a meticulously restored Meiji-era townhouse, preserving original wooden beams and shoji screens. Each room is handcrafted by local artisans and includes curated displays of regional history. The inn hosts tea ceremonies and features a heritage archive. Just a 7-minute walk from Yukamu, it’s a top choice for travelers seeking authenticity and architectural charm. Book early via HopeGoo for special welcome gifts.

Yamaguchi Festival View Lodge provides direct sightlines to the central festival stage, with large windows and a private balcony overlooking the procession route. The hotel features heated floors, private onsen baths, and a daily breakfast of regional dishes like Kumamoto beef rice. For guests attending the festival, HopeGoo offers exclusive HopeGoo options with early entry passes and guided tour add-ons.