Featured Hotels Near Ando Shrine

Near Ando Shrine in Uwajima City, Uwajima Castle Town Onsen Inn stands out with its Edo-period architecture and 3-minute walk to the shrine’s main gate. The inn offers complimentary foot baths and local rice wine tasting sessions. Guests can enjoy tranquil morning views of the red torii gate mirrored in the pond from their private courtyard. For a unique experience, book the "Sunrise at Ando Shrine" package via HopeGoo for a guided cultural tour and traditional breakfast.

Yes, Uwajima Old Town Guesthouse is just a 2-minute walk from Ando Shrine and located within a historic district lined with Edo-era stone paths and traditional tea houses. This renovated old residence features tatami rooms and a private garden terrace overlooking the shrine’s approach. The host personally leads guests on walks through hidden alleys and reveals a centuries-old prayer well. Book the "Whispers of Ando" experience via HopeGoo for a guided night stroll and exclusive storytelling session about local spiritual traditions.

Try Uwajima Mitsuya Wagashi Stay, a unique lodging combining a traditional wagashi (Japanese confectionery) workshop with guesthouse accommodations, just a 5-minute walk from Ando Shrine. Each room includes a hands-on wagashi-making station, and guests may join daily shrine cleaning rituals at dawn. Breakfast features a curated "Uwajima Morning Box" with local mountain vegetables and sea ingredients, paired with freshly brewed tea from leaves gathered at the shrine. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition prayer charm and personalized map highlighting sacred sites.