Book a hotel near Bashoen Garden, Izumozaki

If you are the kind of traveler that finds wonder in everything, you'll be sure to have a great time at Bashoen Garden.

To reach it, travel to Santo-gun, 140 miles (225 kilometers) from the nation's capital, Tokyo.

You won't be able to find any hotels around Bashoen Garden, but if you take your search a bit farther out you will find a few options. Convenient places are the Hotel Futaba, 40 miles (64 kilometers) away, the Nozawa Grand Hotel, 45 miles (72 kilometers) away, and the Senkyou, 65 miles (105 kilometers) away.

Put down your travel guide, claim the best table and pick from an impressive selection of dishes at 味の店 菊水 (48 Kawanishi, Izumozaki). After your meal, if you feel like a beverage, your next stop shoud be いづも (191-18 Kawanishi, Izumozaki).

Other Things to Do Near Bashoen Garden

• Visit the informational exhibitions on display at Ryokan Memorial Hall.
• Are you ready to give your wallet a workout? The famed Road Station Echigo Izumozaki Tenryo no Sato is an iconic store on many travelers' schedules.
• Kannyaku-ji Temple is a well-known local temple where one can ponder life and spirituality.
• Note the textures, shapes and colors of the creations being exhibited at Kikumori Memorial Art Museum.
• If you need a breath of fresh air, visit Yukiguni Garden Park, a well-loved local recreational area.

It makes plenty of sense to catch the metro to Bashoen Garden. The closest station, Izumozaki Station, is just 0.4 miles (0.6 kilometers) away!