Featured Hotels Near Chigusa Shrine

Stay at Kuzuryo Ryokan, a serene traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Chigusa Shrine. Its tatami rooms and private verandas offer peaceful views of the shrine’s ancient cherry trees. Guests enjoy seasonal kaiseki meals and can book a guided morning prayer session at the shrine. The inn emphasizes mindfulness, with natural lighting and minimalistic design for true tranquility

Chigusa So Ryokan features meticulously designed spaces perfect for Zen photography. The rock garden courtyard and bamboo-lined pathways frame the shrine beautifully. Book a garden-view room with a tatami floor and sliding shoji screens for soft, natural light. The inn provides free rental of kimono, paper umbrellas, and incense sets to enhance your photo sessions in authentic Japanese aesthetics

Within a 5-minute stroll, visit the Shrine Calligraphy Workshop led by a senior miko who teaches traditional brushwork and sacred chants. Nearby, Yamato Tea House hosts daily "Morning Dew Tea Ceremonies" at 10:00 AM, featuring locally harvested Kuzuryo matcha paired with handmade wagashi. The experience includes ambient nature sounds from the shrine’s forested surroundings—reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app for an intimate session