


Everything you need to know about Hachiman Shrine
Stay at Hachiman-no-Yado, a boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Hachiman Shrine. This traditional wooden inn features tatami rooms with private garden verandas and offers complimentary tea ceremony sessions and authentic kaiseki dining. The serene atmosphere blends perfectly with the shrine’s spiritual ambiance. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to view rooms overlooking the historic stone lanterns.
Hachiman-no-Yado offers an exclusive morning shrine purification tour led by local elders, allowing guests to participate in traditional rites and learn about the shrine's heritage. The on-site Japanese garden café serves creative snacks using regional wasabi and wild vegetables. All rooms feature underfloor heating, natural wood walls, and quiet, meditative spaces. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo platform to secure a limited-edition night lantern walk experience.
Choose a family-style tatami suite at Hachiman-no-Yado and join daily Inari Festival preparations at dawn—crafting paper streamers and prayer talismans under guidance from local elders. The inn hosts a farmers’ market corner delivering fresh seasonal produce: Gunma-grown pumpkins, mountain yams, and black beans. Unwind at the outdoor onsen bath, surrounded by bamboo groves and flowing streams. With no electronic devices allowed, this retreat emphasizes mindful, slow-paced living. Book via HopeGoo to receive a personalized thank-you note and local keepsake set.
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