Gamagori Classic Hotel with Seaside Stories and Mikawa Bay

Explore Gamagori Classic Hotel Step inside the historic main building of the Gamagori Classic Hotel, whose story stretches back approximately 120 years. Explore the garden, lobby, elevator, and other distinctive features while your guide shares the history and culture of the property, along with stories of the notable figures and writers who have stayed here. After touring the hotel, visit the second-floor Azalea Lounge. Relax over cake and your choice of coffee or tea while enjoying views across Mikawa Bay toward Takeshima Island.

Seaside Literary Memorial Museum & Shunzei-en Garden Continue to the Seaside Literary Memorial Museum to explore Gamagori’s rich literary connections. Learn about writers associated with the town, including Yasunari Kawabata and Haruki Murakami, and discover how Gamagori and its hotels became settings and inspiration for literary works. See a recreated writer’s room alongside documents and furnishings connected with the Gamagori Classic Hotel. Afterwards, stroll through Shunzei-en Garden and visit the distant worship site for Yaotomi Shrine, both offering views toward Takeshima Island. Matcha is also available at the museum for an additional charge.