




Everything you need to know about Chiryu Shrine
Stay at Chiryu Town Hotel, a locally crafted ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Chiryu Shrine. Its traditional tatami rooms feature wooden lattices offering serene views of the shrine’s cherry blossom path each morning. The hotel provides complimentary shrine guidebooks and tea ceremony HopeGoo services, allowing guests to immerse in Aichi Prefecture’s spiritual heritage. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal access.
Absolutely. Chiryu Town Hotel is located just 50 meters from the main shrine gate, with a 2-minute walk to the inner sanctum. The hotel offers free visit route maps and loaner electric wheelchairs for elderly or mobility-challenged guests. Nearby sites like Chiryu Kofun Cluster and Jōraku-ji Temple are within a 10-minute stroll. Optimize your visit by HopeGoo a bundled itinerary through the HopeGoo app, including guided access and transportation support.
The Shrine Garden Suite at Chiryu Town Hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the torii gate and a centuries-old cherry tree, creating a living painting each morning. Each room includes a Japanese aromatherapy diffuser and nighttime lighting guide system for tranquil ambiance. Guests enjoy a morning ritual tour led by a shrine miko, experiencing authentic Shinto practices. Limited availability—book early via the HopeGoo platform for priority access.
Guests at Chiryu Town Hotel can participate in the monthly Shrine Night Lantern Festival, featuring candle-lighting rituals and tasting local delicacies like omamori mochi and bracken tea prepared by village women. The hotel also partners with Chiryu Pottery Workshop, offering a one-day ceramics class using clay sourced from around the shrine—your handmade piece becomes a personal keepsake. These activities are included in curated packages; book the Cultural Immersion Room via the HopeGoo app for full access.
Yes, Chiryu Town Hotel operates a Tourism Information Desk providing free shuttle service to Nagoya Station and Chiryu Station on the Tōkaidō Main Line, taking about 15 minutes. They also offer bicycle rentals for exploring the Chiryu River Greenway, leading to Ōtaki Kofun and Ina Jinja Shrine. The hotel collaborates with local bus operators to provide the Shrine Weekend Pass, covering entry fees and discounts at multiple historical sites. All transport options can be booked seamlessly via the HopeGoo app.
Yes, Chiryu Town Hotel features a dedicated Children's Shinto Etiquette Class, held every Saturday afternoon, where kids learn to wear hakama, write wishes, and participate in miniature rituals. Rooms come equipped with cribs, baby bottle warmers, and non-slip bathroom mats, plus an indoor play corner stocked with traditional Japanese toys and picture books. The hotel offers a Family Blessing Package including meals and guided tours—book via the HopeGoo app to unlock special family rates.
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