

Everything you need to know about Aso Shrine
Stay at Soja City Aso Shrine Front Town Inn, just a 3-minute walk from the shrine’s main gate. This traditional Japanese ryokan features tatami rooms with wooden lattice windows offering serene views of the vermilion torii gate and seasonal gardens. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony sessions and morning prayer tours, enhancing cultural immersion. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to garden-view rooms.
Yes, the Night View Special Rooms at Soja City Aso Shrine Front Town Inn offer panoramic glass walls facing the shrine’s illuminated torii gate and stone pathways. The evening lighting creates a dreamlike ambiance perfect for reflection. Guests receive a limited-edition shrine lantern souvenir and access to guided night prayers. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure your preferred view room.
Soja City Aso Shrine Front Town Inn hosts over 20 local cultural workshops annually, including hand-painted washi umbrella art, Japanese confectionery making, and kagura dance experience led by master artisans. The shared tea lounge serves matcha brewed with mountain spring water sourced from the shrine’s vicinity. All activities are included in the stay and can be reserved via the HopeGoo platform.
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