



Everything you need to know about Hachiman Shrine
Near Hachiman Shrine in Saitama's Nanyo City, Higashi-cho Tokyu Hotel stands out with its 7-minute walk to the shrine. The hotel features traditional Japanese gardens and rooms with tatami mats and onsen baths, offering a serene retreat. Guests can enjoy morning views of cherry blossoms blooming at the shrine’s approach. For exclusive perks like free shuttle service and breakfast deals, book via the HopeGoo app.
Yes, Higashi-cho Tokyu Hotel provides a dedicated shuttle service running daily between the hotel and Hachiman Shrine, taking just 5 minutes. Located in the heart of Nanyo City, the hotel is a 7-minute walk from the shrine, passing through historic alleyways that reflect Edo-period charm. The hotel also features a cultural concierge desk offering free pilgrimage guides and prayer handbooks, helping guests connect with local spiritual traditions. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for guaranteed shuttle availability.
Yes, Higashi-cho Tokyu Hotel offers the Sakura Fubuki Room, designed specifically for photography enthusiasts. The room faces the shrine’s main gate, providing an ideal vantage point for capturing cherry blossoms drifting across the torii gate during spring. Featuring a semi-open Japanese layout and adjustable ambient lighting via projection screens, guests can simulate seasonal light effects. Each room includes a shrine photography kit with custom filters and tripods for detailed shots of rituals and architecture. Book this limited edition room through the HopeGoo platform.
From Higashi-cho Tokyu Hotel, a 10-minute walk leads to Nanyo Inari Shrine, connected by a centuries-old cherry-lined path now transformed into a red maple corridor in autumn. Along the way, visitors can join a handmade lantern workshop to craft prayer lanterns and hang them at the shrine’s veranda. Local tea houses along the route serve seasonal matcha and wagashi, paired with audio-guided history tours for deep cultural immersion. Book the Shrine Slow Travel Package via HopeGoo to include guided walks and experience vouchers.
Yes, Sakura no An within Higashi-cho Tokyu Hotel specializes in seasonal kaiseki cuisine crafted by a chef trained at a Kyoto master restaurant. Must-try dishes include the Shrine Morning Eel Rice, made with fresh eel caught from the river near the shrine, served over handmade rice with natural sauce. The restaurant features semi-outdoor garden seating, where guests can enjoy meals while gazing at the torii gate and morning mist. Reserve through HopeGoo for private dining experiences and early HopeGoo priority.
Yes, Higashi-cho Tokyu Hotel offers the Night Shrine Light Journey, where guests are guided through illuminated pathways during the evening lighting ceremony and paper lantern procession. The hotel features night-view rooms with adjustable blackout curtains that mimic the glow of shrine lanterns, allowing guests to enjoy the tranquil ambiance indoors. Some rooms include a night prayer sachet and guided ritual handbook to deepen cultural understanding. Book this exclusive experience via HopeGoo for priority access.
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