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## Our top choices for Hofu Science Museum hotels

### [1\. HOTEL R9 The Yard Yamaguchiajisu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-HOTEL-R9-The-Yard-Yamaguchiajisu.h121400390.Hotel-Information)

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- Location: 12.1 mi from Hofu Science Museum
- Guest rating: 9/10 (Wonderful, 7 reviews)
- Price: £42, 23 Nov - 24 Nov, for Our top choices for Hofu Science Museum hotels
- Review: バイク旅です初めて利用しました。受付のネパールの方がとても分かりやすく教えてくれて素晴らしかったです。また利用させて頂きます。, by Kenji

### [2\. Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Shin-Yamaguchi.h1779826.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a phone, and a small table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1779900/1779826/2242ac26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: 10 mi from Hofu Science Museum
- Guest rating: 8.4/10 (Very good, 300 reviews)
- Price: £32, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Hofu Science Museum hotels
- Review: Ver. Lean, quiet, and convenient location., by Neil

### [3\. Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Green-Rich-Hotel-Yamaguchi-Yuda-Onsen.h8814668.Hotel-Information)

![A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8814700/8814668/0c4bccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: 10 mi from Hofu Science Museum
- Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 454 reviews)
- Price: £52, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Hofu Science Museum hotels
- Review: Lovely stay , by Sarah

### [4\. Yu No Yado Aji No Yado Umenoya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Yu-No-Yado-Aji-No-Yado-Umenoya.h9622650.Hotel-Information)

![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622700/9622650/f14033d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: 10 mi from Hofu Science Museum
- Guest rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent, 7 reviews)
- Price: £120, 13 Dec - 14 Dec, for Our top choices for Hofu Science Museum hotels
- Review: 만족도 100%, by Dongsik

### [5\. Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-ROYAL-INN-SHINYAMAGUCHI.h27075927.Hotel-Information)

![A modern building with a covered walkway and a bus stop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27076000/27075927/2df7bc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: 9.9 mi from Hofu Science Museum
- Guest rating: 7.2/10 (Good, 170 reviews)
- Price: £32, 15 Nov - 16 Nov, for Our top choices for Hofu Science Museum hotels
- Review: Hotel staff was kind., by Mario

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## Compare top hotels near Hofu Science Museum

| ![A row of black train carriages with white staircases and numbered doors.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121410000/121400400/121400390/bda3d14c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)[HOTEL R9 The Yard Yamaguchiajisu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-23&endDate=2026-11-24&selected=121400390&PinnedHotelID=121400390&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248621565948075&adults=2&openPlayBack=true) 12.1 mi from Hofu Science Museum View | ![A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a phone, and a small table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1779900/1779826/2242ac26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)[Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-15&endDate=2026-11-16&selected=1779826&PinnedHotelID=1779826&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248621565948075&adults=2&openPlayBack=true) 10 mi from Hofu Science Museum View | ![A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8814700/8814668/0c4bccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)[Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-12-13&endDate=2026-12-14&selected=8814668&PinnedHotelID=8814668&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248621565948075&adults=2&openPlayBack=true) 10 mi from Hofu Science Museum View | ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9630000/9622700/9622650/f14033d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)[Yu No Yado Aji No Yado Umenoya](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-12-13&endDate=2026-12-14&selected=9622650&PinnedHotelID=9622650&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248621565948075&adults=2&openPlayBack=true) 10 mi from Hofu Science Museum View | ![A modern building with a covered walkway and a bus stop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27080000/27076000/27075927/2df7bc39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)[Royal Inn Shinyamaguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-11-15&endDate=2026-11-16&selected=27075927&PinnedHotelID=27075927&HadPinnedHotel=true&regionId=553248621565948075&adults=2&openPlayBack=true) 9.9 mi from Hofu Science Museum View |
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## Other attractions near Hofu Science Museum

### Hofutenmangu Shrine

Rating: 8.4/10 (28 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Hofu with a stop at Hofutenmangu Shrine. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.

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### Suokokubun-ji Temple

Rating: 7.6/10 (9 reviews)

Suokokubun-ji Temple is just one of the places to see in Hofu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

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### Tamanooya Shrine

Rating: 7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Tamanooya Shrine is just one of the places to see in Hofu, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the temples while you're in the area.

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### Mori Museum and Garden

Rating: 8.0/10 (13 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Mori Museum and Garden during your travels in Hofu. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.

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### Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club

Rating: 7.4/10 (10 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Hofu at Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its temples.

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### Shiosai-ichiba Hofu Roadside Station

Enjoy an outing to Shiosai-ichiba Hofu Roadside Station during your stay in Hofu. Make time to visit the monuments and temples while you're in the area.

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### Mebaru Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Mebaru Park during your visit to Hofu. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its museums.

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## Top Hofu Science Museum Hotel Reviews

### [Onn Yuda Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Onn-Yuda-Onsen.h103802341.Hotel-Information)

![A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a shower, and a window offering a city view.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103810000/103802400/103802341/cc17e107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Yuda Onsen
- Review: Very clean place, easily accessible, with kind staff., by Leonie, 21 December 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Route Inn Yamaguchi Yudaonsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Hotel-Route-Inn-Yamaguchi-Yudaonsen.h33005013.Hotel-Information)

![A modern spa area with multiple seating areas and a central water feature.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33010000/33005100/33005013/2b77187d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Yamaguchi
- Review: The hotel was a little further from the station than we had been told by the info desk at the station - with luggage a taxi is advised. Clean and fresh feel to the hotel. Large comfortable bed. Reasonable if not remarkable breakfast. A little perturbed by having to take bathroom towel to onsen but they had dried in time for morning. There's a bus stop outside the hotel which we used to get to Akiyoshi caves and other attractions in Yamaguchi. Several places for evening meals beyond the..., by Anonymous traveller, 30 March 2020, rated 8/10 Good

### [Toyoko Inn Shin Yamaguchi Station Shinkansen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Toyoko-Inn-Shin-Yamaguchi-Eki-Shinkansen-Guchi.h17367016.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel entrance with a covered parking area, a blue sign with a car and bus symbol, and a 'P IN' sign indicating parking.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17370000/17367100/17367016/f7cf2c74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Yamaguchi
- Review: This is a budget hotel that all you need at a fantastic price, by DAVID, 30 September 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Comfort Hotel Shin Yamaguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Comfort-Hotel-Shin-Yamaguchi.h1779826.Hotel-Information)

![A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, a phone, and a small table.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1780000/1779900/1779826/2242ac26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 2-7-21 Ogori-Meiji, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi-ken, 754-0043, JP
- Location: Yamaguchi
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 8.4/10 (300 reviews)
- Review: Clean & functional business hotel, no knobs, bell or whistles but definitely does exactly as expected. Very convenient for the station, just 50 m from exit., by Graeme, 18 May 2019, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Hotel Nishi-no-Miyabi Tokiwa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Hotel-Nishi-No-Miyabi-Tokiwa.h3716107.Hotel-Information)

![A traditional Japanese onsen with a wooden pavilion, stone bath, and a small wooden structure with steps leading to a viewing area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3720000/3716200/3716107/5f6351ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Yuda Onsen
- Review: This hotel was amazing. The rooms are traditional and you have the use of 5 onsen baths. There was also a free one hour kibuki show which was a highlight. Very funny. Well located and very atmospheric, by Anonymous traveller, 20 April 2025, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Green Rich Hotel Yamaguchi Yuda Onsen](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Green-Rich-Hotel-Yamaguchi-Yuda-Onsen.h8814668.Hotel-Information)

![A buffet setup with various dishes and utensils.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8820000/8814700/8814668/0c4bccb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Address: 4-7-11 YUDAONSEN, Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi-ken, 753-0056, JP
- Location: Yuda Onsen
- Star rating: 3/5
- Guest rating: 8/10 (454 reviews)
- Review: Terrific budget hotel getting it all right on price and amenities and all that’s important Breakfast adequate if not amazing but recommend this is a good place to stay Everything works, by DAVID, 5 October 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

### [Kokusai Hotel Yamaguchi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Kokusai-Hotel-Yamaguchi.h14798617.Hotel-Information)

![A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Hotel Sanquique."](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14800000/14798700/14798617/4683f266.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium)
- Location: Yamaguchi
- Review: Staff are helpful, by Yat Yu, 30 September 2025, rated 8/10 Good

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What's the area like around Hofu Science Museum?

Hofu Science Museum is located in Hofu. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 5 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

### What's the best hotel to stay near Hofu Science Museum?

[Hotel Route - Inn Hofu Ekimae](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-Hotel-Route-Inn-Hofu-Ekimae.h4650895.Hotel-Information) is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hofu Science Museum. Other good choices within a short distance include [APA Hotel Yamaguchi Hofu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Yamaguchi-Hotels-APA-Hotel-Yamaguchi-Hofu.h1350484.Hotel-Information) and [Hotel Alpha-One Hofu](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hofu-Hotels-Hotel-Alpha-One-Hofu.h110665229.Hotel-Information).

### How many hotels should I expect to find close to Hofu Science Museum?

Expedia has 5 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Hofu Science Museum.

### If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Hofu Science Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Hofu Science Museum.

### What can I see and do near Hofu Science Museum?

Hofutenmangu Shrine, Suokokubun-ji Temple and Mori Museum and Garden are well-known local landmarks worth a visit. Create some family memories at Mebaru Park and Shiosai-ichiba Hofu Roadside Station. You might plan a visit to Takagawa Shinyamaguchi Country Club or Ohirayama Ropeway while you're in the area.

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