Featured Hotels Near Ena Shrine

Ena Mountain Villa is a secluded Japanese-style inn nestled just 3 minutes from the shrine's main path. Its wooden guest rooms open to panoramic views of the ancient cherry trees lining the approach. Guests can join early-morning spiritual purification walks guided by local priests and enjoy private access to a forested meditation garden. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a complimentary tea ceremony and seasonal kaiseki dinner featuring wild mountain vegetables

Nakatsugawa Family Lodge provides spacious tatami suites with children’s play zones, ideal for multi-generational stays. Located within walking distance of the shrine, it offers daily local craft workshops such as washi paper-making and rice-pounding demonstrations. The inn also operates a free shuttle service every hour to the town center and shrine grounds. Families can book special packages on HopeGoo that include kid-sized yukata and a picnic basket for exploring nearby trails

While Ena Shrine doesn’t host formal night illuminations, Ena Mountain View Inn features a unique nighttime viewing terrace where soft lanterns mimic the original festival lights of the 12th century. The hotel offers an exclusive evening ritual tour led by a resident priest, explaining the symbolism behind the spring "Sakura Festival". Guests staying in the premium package receive a handcrafted paper lantern souvenir and access to a quiet forest walk under starlight. Book via HopeGoo for limited-time access

Stay at Nakatsugawa Ancient Path Inn to follow the Sacred Pilgrimage Route. Start with a traditional breakfast at 7:30 AM, then walk to the shrine for morning prayers at 8:00 AM. Participate in a calligraphy workshop learning classical Shinto mantras before heading to Ryūda Waterfall (1.5 km away) for a scenic lunch. Return to the inn for a soak in their private hinoki wood bath. A detailed itinerary including timing and transport options is available on HopeGoo’s digital guidebook

Ena Voices of the Mountains is certified as a living culture experience hub, offering guests daily participation in kagura dance rehearsals, bamboo tea ceremonies, and forest mindfulness sessions led by local artisans and monks. The inn hosts a small exhibition showcasing historical photos and artifacts from the shrine’s 1,000-year tradition. Special packages include a handmade spiritual talisman-making session and a guided visit to hidden shrines along the old pilgrimage trail. Reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive access

Ena Shrine Light & Shadow House is designed for photographers, featuring floor-to-ceiling glass rooms facing the torii gate with optimal lighting conditions throughout the day. The inn provides professional gear rentals (tripods, wide-angle lenses) and organizes exclusive dawn photography tours without crowds. Weekly **