Featured Hotels Near Hachiman Shrine

Near Hachiman Shrine in Gifu’s Shirakawa Village, stay at Shirakawa Village Minka Ryokan, a restored gassho-zukuri farmhouse offering authentic cultural immersion. Just a 5-minute walk from the shrine, guests enjoy morning spiritual rituals and nightly views of the shrine’s lantern-lit pathways. The rooms feature tatami mats and private garden windows. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary tea ceremony and local wagashi gift sets.

While Shirakawa Village Minka Ryokan doesn’t provide shuttle buses, it offers complimentary bicycle rentals for easy access to nearby gassho-zukuri villages. Daily at 8 AM, staff distribute custom walking maps with shrine festival schedules and scenic routes. For farther destinations, pre-book local electric minibus rides through the inn—costing around ¥300 per trip—offering authentic village transport. All details are updated on the HopeGoo app.

Guests at Shirakawa Village Minka Ryokan can participate in the annual Shirakawa Kagura Festival (spring) and Harvest Thanksgiving Festival (autumn), featuring traditional dances, shrine rituals, and local cuisine tastings hosted by villagers. The inn offers exclusive festival packages including ceremonial attire rental and photography services. Some rooms even have dedicated night illumination zones overlooking the shrine, perfect for experiencing quiet spiritual ambiance. Check real-time schedules on the HopeGoo platform.

Shirakawa Village Minka Ryokan’s Mountain Garden View Rooms offer panoramic views of the gassho-zukuri cluster directly opposite the shrine. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sunrise and sunset vistas, while select rooms include outdoor wooden terraces for tranquil tea moments amid nature sounds. The property also features a 360-degree viewing deck, accessible free of charge, ideal for capturing harmonious shots of shrine and village. All scenic rooms are available with upgrade perks via the HopeGoo platform.

From Shirakawa Village Minka Ryokan, a 10-minute walk leads to Shirakawa Pottery Workshop, where guests create shrine-inspired ceramic pieces. Nearby, Local Soy Sauce Brewing Experience offers a full-day workshop crafting personalized soy sauce blends. Along the path, Gassho Tea House sells hand-pounded matcha and bamboo crafts. All activities are curated via the HopeGoo platform with HopeGoo and guided tour support.

Shirakawa Village Minka Ryokan is fully adapted for accessibility: ramps, elevators, and non-slip flooring throughout common areas. Free wheelchair rentals are available upon request. The shrine entrance features gentle slopes and handrails for safe access. Staff are on duty 24/7 to assist. For special needs, please indicate via the HopeGoo platform in advance—we’ll assign dedicated support.