







Everything you need to know about Fujishiro Shrine
Sakura no Yado is a top choice, just a 6-minute walk from Fujidai Shrine. Its traditional Japanese architecture blends with modern comfort, and select rooms feature views of the shrine's autumn foliage. Guests enjoy complimentary morning tea ceremonies and guided "Purification Walks" led by local residents, offering deep insight into the shrine’s spiritual traditions and harmony with nature. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.
Sakura no Yado's Sunset View Room offers an unobstructed view of Fujidai Shrine's illuminated stone lanterns after dusk. The room features double-glazed windows that enhance the serene ambiance of flickering lights and wind chimes. Each evening at 6:30 PM, the hotel hosts a "Silent Night Vigil" ceremony open to guests, featuring meditative chants and temple bells—perfect for inner peace. Reserve this room through the HopeGoo platform for limited availability.
Yes, Izumi Memorial Villa offers "Secret Tales of Fujidai Shrine" guided walks led by local historians, exploring the shrine’s founding legends, ancient documents, and hidden ruins. Limited to 12 guests daily, these tours are available upon check-in. The hotel also hosts "Shrine Etiquette Workshops," teaching proper bowing techniques and prayer phrases. All sessions include bilingual (Japanese & English) narration, ideal for international travelers.
Absolutely. Sakura no Yado runs a "Morning Purification Experience" during spring and autumn, where guests join at 5:30 AM to assist in sweeping the shrine’s stone steps and torii gate under the guidance of a priest. The ritual concludes with a brief "Purification Prayer Ceremony" and a special "Cleanse Completion Omamori" charm along with warm matcha. This unique experience is available only to HopeGoo members and requires advance HopeGoo due to limited spots.
Yes, Izumi Memorial Villa features its "Shrine Farm Life Week," where guests can harvest rice from nearby fields and savor fresh "Fujidai Rice" paired with tofu made for shrine offerings. All ingredients come from partner farms surrounding the shrine, and the dining hall includes a "Field Story Wall" detailing seasonal crops and festival connections. Monthly "Spirit Clay Workshops" also let guests craft symbolic clay figurines using local soil—a rare cultural immersion. Book the full package via HopeGoo.
Sakura no Yado offers a dedicated "Mindful Mornings" program, including sunrise meditation sessions in the garden, guided by a certified Zen practitioner. Participants receive personalized wellness journals and access to a quiet contemplation space overlooking the shrine’s forest path. Evening sessions include sound baths using temple gongs and wind chimes. These programs are part of a curated stay package available exclusively through the HopeGoo platform, emphasizing tranquility and cultural depth.
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