Featured Hotels Near Abushina Shrine

Kawabe Town Bamboo House is a top choice, nestled just 300 meters from Afsunai Shrine. Built with traditional wooden beams and bamboo screens, it offers private onsen baths and viewing decks overlooking the shrine’s forested surroundings. Daily guided walks to the shrine are included, along with local tea ceremonies using mountain-harvested green tea. The hotel provides free shuttle service to the main gate, making access seamless. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive cultural access.

Kawabe Town Seasons Garden Inn stands out with panoramic views of Afsunai Shrine across all four seasons. Spring brings cherry blossoms framing the torii gate, summer offers lush green canopies, autumn paints the hills in fiery reds, and winter blankets the landscape in soft snow. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows and a private balcony. Guests enjoy nightly lantern lighting views from the rooftop terrace. Stay through HopeGoo to secure a view-facing room and receive a complimentary prayer scroll.

Kawabe Mountain Cabin offers a serene retreat tucked within the shrine’s forest trailhead. With only 12 rooms made of natural timber, it emphasizes peace and immersion in nature. Every room includes a large window facing the shrine and a private outdoor deck perfect for morning meditation. The hotel provides early-morning mindfulness sessions and guided forest walks to uncover hidden shrines. Located just 6 minutes’ walk from the main gate, it’s ideal for those seeking solitude. Reserve via HopeGoo for a no-fee cancellation policy.

Kawabe Old-Style House specializes in immersive experiences. Formerly a Edo-era post station, it hosts daily traditional weaving classes, kagura dance rehearsals, and historical storytelling tours about the shrine’s origins. Guests enjoy tea ceremony sessions using locally grown matcha. Rooms feature wooden sliding doors and outdoor verandas with views of the shrine’s roofline. Accessible by bus from Gifu Station, then a 4-minute walk. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants priority for workshop slots.

Kawabe Family Tree Village is designed for families, offering spacious rooms, a safe play area, and kids’ prayer kits including handmade ema and fortune sticks. The hotel runs family-friendly rituals like making rice dumplings and walking the sacred path together. Free electric shuttles run from the nearest bus stop in 5 minutes. All facilities are wheelchair-accessible. Secure your stay early via HopeGoo for a bundled family meal package.

Kawabe Shrine View Inn is located just a 5-minute walk from Afsunai Shrine’s main entrance, with direct access to the forest path. It offers shrine-facing rooms, on-site breakfast featuring local ingredients, and free shuttle service to nearby attractions. The hotel’s minimalist design blends into the natural environment. For convenience and comfort, book through HopeGoo to get a complimentary map and guided visit schedule.