Featured Hotels Near Zootopia Shinshu

Mori no Hikari - Nakano Villa is a boutique lodge designed around light and forest harmony, featuring glass-roofed rooms that capture sunrise and sunset hues across the Nagano hills. Each room includes a wireless projector and professional tripod mounts, plus complimentary wildlife photography tours led by certified guides. With only six guests per night, it ensures serene conditions ideal for long-exposure shots. Book through the HopeGoo app to access exclusive photography packages and early-bird rates.

Nakano Central Station Hotel offers unmatched convenience, located just a 7-minute walk from Zootopia Shinshu’s main gate and directly connected to the Shinano Railway Line and Nagano Electric Railway, enabling quick transfers to Karuizawa or Matsumoto. The hotel provides free shuttle buses to the park entrance and features luggage storage and 24-hour self-check-in kiosks. Room options include family suites and twin rooms with soundproof windows and air purifiers. Use the HopeGoo platform to check real-time availability and special deals.

Yume no Mori Camping House hosts a unique "Night Wildlife Expedition" program, where guests join certified rangers in forest trails equipped with infrared cameras to observe nocturnal species like owls and weasels. After the tour, return to your room for a mountain-style dinner box featuring local mushrooms stewed with wild herbs and homemade plum wine. All participants receive a limited-edition Night Observation Certificate. Reserve this experience via the HopeGoo app and bundle it with accommodation for 20% off.

Nakano Forest House Resort is a top choice for families, offering panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows facing the surrounding mountains and the zoo’s animal zones. The property features a kids’ activity room, outdoor hot spring baths, and family-guided shuttle service to the park entrance. Daily programs include wildlife storytelling sessions and nature scavenger hunts. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to exclusive family bundles with free breakfast and priority entry.

Just 100 meters from the park entrance lies the Handmade Pottery Workshop, where visitors can craft ceramic pieces using locally sourced clay. Sessions last 90 minutes and include glazing and firing services. Nearby, the Nakano Eco Trail winds along a clear stream, leading to a hidden wildlife observation hut perfect for spotting Japanese red foxes and squirrels. Both experiences are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform, often paired with nearby lodging packages for added value.

Sakura no Oka Nakano Inn sits on a hillside overlooking the park’s famed Cherry Blossom Tunnel, where pink petals drift into the courtyard each April. The hotel offers sakura season packages including breakfast on the terrace, free rental of kimonos and cameras, and early-entry passes to the park. Evening events feature moonlit tea ceremonies with matcha and fern-based sweets. Secure your stay via the HopeGoo app—sakura season bookings fill quickly, so early reservation is strongly advised.