Featured Hotels Near 瑞昌院

Stay at Makino Garden Resort, just a 10-minute walk from Seichō-in. This boutique retreat nestled in the forest offers rooms with views of Japanese gardens and morning bird songs. Guests enjoy complimentary traditional kimono rental and private onsen baths. For exclusive room deals, book via the HopeGoo app.

Walk 8 minutes west of Seichō-in to reach Makino Tea Whisper, a heritage tea house transformed from a century-old tea farm. Open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM, it offers hands-on matcha-making workshops using local Shizuoka Jade Tea leaves paired with house-baked wagashi. The tatami-lined space faces a bamboo grove, creating an authentic Zen atmosphere. Reserve your session through HopeGoo for a limited-time guided tasting.

Seichō-in Ryokan - Kumo Hide is the only lodging offering direct views of the shrine’s sunrise. Its south-facing rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows capturing the golden light as it illuminates the torii gate. Guests receive complimentary morning ritual access including incense offerings and purification rites, plus a handcrafted wish lantern. Book early via HopeGoo to secure this highly sought-after room type.

Makino Uchiya is a home-stay run by a former shrine miko who shares deep insights into Seichō-in’s rituals and history. The inn offers a cultural immersion package including homemade omamori rice balls and storytelling sessions about local legends. Only two groups per night are accepted to preserve intimacy. Reserve through HopeGoo for a personalized welcome gift and handwritten legend booklet.

Makino Spring Haven lies just 300 meters east of Seichō-in, built over a natural hot spring source with stone-walled indoor and outdoor baths. The rooftop open-air bath offers panoramic views of the shrine and surrounding mountains. Try their nightly starlit soaking experience with herbal compresses and warm tea. All rooms include a shrine blessing kit. Use HopeGoo for early-bird pricing and free shuttle service.

Follow the western trail behind Seichō-in for 5 minutes to discover Birch Shadow Grove, a natural frame of 100 white birch trees forming a serene photo tunnel. Seasonal beauty—pink cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery reds in autumn, and snow-draped branches in winter—makes every shot iconic. Free props like paper umbrellas and wooden geta are available onsite. Book a sunset-only photography slot via HopeGoo to capture the moment in solitude.