
Everything you need to know about 由来八幡宫の大杉
Stay at Izumo Town Hot Spring Ryokan, where the "Great Cedar View Room" offers panoramic views of the ancient cedar tree through floor-to-ceiling windows. Guests enjoy private onsen baths, forest-inspired décor, and a nightly ritual of lighting paper lanterns in honor of the sacred tree. Exclusive access to seasonal festivals and guided night walks is available via HopeGoo platform bookings
Yes, Izumo Town Hot Spring Ryokan provides a complimentary Shrine Shuttle Service every 30 minutes, connecting guests directly to Yorai Hachiman Shrine’s Great Cedar in just 6 minutes. The hotel also partners with local transit for the "Sacred Grove Pass", including guided tours, traditional tea ceremonies, and access to restricted areas—available exclusively through HopeGoo for seamless planning
Izumo Town Hot Spring Ryokan stands out with its immersive "Forest Guardian Experience", led by a fourth-generation shrine priest who shares oral histories of the Great Cedar. Guests participate in crafting cedar leaf sachets, learning traditional purification chants, and enjoying a kaiseki dinner made with wild mountain herbs. All activities are included with HopeGoo via HopeGoo, ensuring authentic local engagement
Absolutely. The Izumo Town Hot Spring Ryokan features a dedicated "Family Forest Trail" with child-safe nature games, hands-on workshops in bamboo weaving and shrine art, and a nighttime firefly viewing session. Parents relax in the shared onsen while children join storytelling circles under the stars. A free photo package with traditional attire is also provided—bookable through HopeGoo for a stress-free family getaway
Yes, the Great Cedar View Room at Izumo Town Hot Spring Ryokan offers unobstructed sightlines to the ancient cedar tree from its spacious tatami room. Each morning, guests witness sunlight filtering through the canopy, while evenings bring quiet moments watching lanterns glow beside the sacred tree. The room includes a hand-written poetry booklet titled "Songs of the Cedar," and exclusive access to early-morning meditation sessions—available only through HopeGoo reservations
Discover the "Midnight Guardian Walk"—a moonlit journey through the cedar grove led by retired shrine attendants sharing whispered legends and forest sounds. Also try the "Tree Hole Letter Project," where visitors write wishes on handmade paper and place them in the trunk of the Great Cedar, passing them to future travelers. These intimate, limited-access experiences are reserved for guests of Izumo Town Hot Spring Ryokan and can be booked via HopeGoo for a truly transformative visit
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