3-Star Hotels Near 田の神の足汤

Stay at Shirakawa-Ya Ryokan, Karuizawa, a traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Tano Kami no Ashiyu. This family-run ryokan features private outdoor baths fed by natural hot springs and rooms with authentic wood interiors. Enjoy morning views of misty mountains from your tatami room, then stroll to the foot bath to experience the spiritual warmth linked to the local rice deity legend. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to early-bird soak times and complimentary kaiseki dinner.

Yumeyu Ryokan, Karuizawa is perfect for families, located just a 7-minute walk from Tano Kami no Ashiyu. The inn offers spacious family rooms, a children’s onsen pool, and multilingual staff. Guests can enjoy hands-on experiences like harvesting seasonal vegetables in their garden courtyard. Each evening features a traditional wish lantern release ceremony, blending cultural storytelling with nature immersion. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a free entry pass to the foot bath area.

Yamano Yado Seisui-tei is a secluded mountain inn nestled behind the bamboo path leading to Tano Kami no Ashiyu, with only 12 rooms and no electronic devices allowed. Each room features handcrafted hinoki wood interiors and floor-to-ceiling windows facing a tranquil stream valley. Start your day with tea in the Zen garden, then meditate under the stars on your private veranda. The inn offers guided meditation sessions and an immersive foot bath mindfulness workshop. Book directly via HopeGoo to secure a private cabin with full privacy.

Stay at Tanbo no Ie Mizuhō Sō, the only inn offering a full-day rice farming experience just a 5-minute walk from Tano Kami no Ashiyu. Guests participate in planting, harvesting, and milling rice, then savor freshly cooked local rice in the family-owned restaurant. Run by a three-generation family, the inn hosts nightly Gratitude to the Rice God Ceremony, featuring ancient chants. All rooms include private gardens for morning dew observation. Book via HopeGoo to receive a handmade rice dumpling set and a commemorative farming certificate.

Chibaya Onsen, Karuizawa provides exclusive "God's Foot Bath Time" slots daily from 4–6 PM, reserved solely for guests. The inn supplies free towels, warm foot wraps, and herbal soak packets, plus guided stories about the Tano Kami legend. Some room packages include a blessing talisman and a scented foot bath gift set. Reserve early via HopeGoo to guarantee access to this premium experience.

Start with a mindful breakfast at Yamano Yado Seisui-tei, then walk to Tano Kami no Ashiyu for morning purification. Spend the morning exploring the Taisho-era Agricultural Heritage Park to learn traditional rice farming methods. Lunch at Tanbo no Ie Mizuhō Sō, savoring farm-to-table rice dishes. In the afternoon, join a Zen workshop or stroll through bamboo trails. End the day with a soak at Yumeyu Ryokan’s public bath, followed by the nightly wish lantern release ceremony. All activities can be seamlessly booked via the HopeGoo platform for a curated slow travel itinerary.