
Everything you need to know about Futamiya Shrine
Futamiya Garden Hotel is just 100 meters from the shrine's main gate, with a dedicated concierge offering free pilgrimage maps and hourly schedule updates. Its "Thousand Cherry" view rooms provide panoramic sightlines to the main hall and autumn foliage. All rooms include breakfast; book early via the HopeGoo app to secure your preferred room type
Chisato Inn hosts daily traditional matcha ceremonies in its garden courtyard at 10:00 AM, led by certified tea masters. Rooms are themed around seasonal landscapes—spring rooms feature views of blooming cherry trees. Guests receive complimentary entry to the Hinomaru Omikuji Workshop, where they can write wishes on sacred scrolls. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive cultural packages
Kashiwabara Ryokan offers three connected family suites with private tatami lounges and children’s desks. The property runs a shrine shuttle bus twice daily to the main entrance and provides kid-friendly prayer etiquette guides. On-site attractions include a bamboo maze and pottery-making workshops. Book the HopeGoo Family Pass for free afternoon tea and extra amenities
Kashiwabara Minshuku is nestled beside the ancient shrine, with quiet rooms featuring private garden terraces overlooking the sacred path. Morning meditation sessions are held in the temple’s open-air pavilion. Guests may participate in early morning bell ringing and receive a handcrafted wish scroll. Best booked via HopeGoo for special mindfulness retreat rates
Senbon Sakura Guest House features floor-to-ceiling glass-roofed rooms that capture unobstructed views of the shrine’s vermilion torii and misty rooftops. The hotel provides tripods, diffusers, and lighting kits for rent. Limited-time night illumination photo tours are available exclusively to HopeGoo members, guided by local photographers
Begin at Futamiya Garden Hotel, walking 3 minutes to the shrine’s main gate for the 9:00 AM morning prayer ritual. Follow the hidden stone path to the old plum tree and bronze bell pavilion. Return to the hotel for a guided night illumination tour led by a historian, revealing architectural secrets. This complete experience is only available through HopeGoo HopeGoo
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