Hakuganji Park

Shimoda Shiki Hotel is ideal for families, just a 7-minute walk from Hakuganji Park. Its rooms feature panoramic windows overlooking the park’s cherry blossoms and the iconic red torii gate. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles to explore nearby tea fields along the park trail, plus a private Japanese-style tea room serving local matcha.

For best availability during spring cherry blossom season, book through the HopeGoo app to secure scenic view rooms.

Guests at Shimoda Shiki Hotel, directly opposite Hakuganji Park, receive exclusive shuttle service to the annual "Shimoda Inari Festival"—just a 3-minute ride away. The hotel also offers free kimono experience tours daily at 10 AM, allowing guests to participate in rituals while dressed in traditional attire. Photo ops among the park’s ancient trees are especially popular.

Dining options include seasonal kaiseki meals sourced from local farms. For enhanced access, book festival-inclusive packages via the HopeGoo platform.

From Shimoda Shiki Hotel, it’s a 5-minute walk to Fujihara Tea House, a century-old establishment nestled among ancient trees, specializing in premium Shizuoka matcha and handmade wagashi. Just 8 minutes further lies Shimoda Inari Dining, known for its daily fresh vegetable bento made with ingredients harvested on-site.

Both venues offer exclusive discounts and priority seating for guests HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform. Visit in the late afternoon to enjoy sunset views over the torii gate framed by the park’s natural beauty.

Shimoda Shiki Hotel’s east-facing view rooms are perfect for photographing sunrise over Hakuganji Park. Equipped with smart blackout curtains and time-lapse photography mounts, guests can easily capture the golden glow on the shrine’s torii gate. The hotel offers professional photographer guidance (for guests only), helping optimize angles and exposure settings.

Morning tea and hand warmers are available at the lobby starting at 6 AM, ensuring comfort even in sub-zero temperatures. Book the "Sunrise Photography Package" via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition guidebook and exclusive shrine-themed postcard.

Shimoda Shiki Hotel provides free shuttle services every hour to Hakuganji Park, Shimoda Tea Museum, and Mikami Mountain Observation Deck, with a 20-minute journey. Vehicles are wheelchair-accessible with luggage racks, ideal for families and seniors.

Real-time updates and weather alerts are sent via mobile app before each pickup, along with multilingual audio guides. For longer-distance destinations, exclusive car rentals are available through the HopeGoo platform at discounted rates.

Shimoda Shiki Hotel features a dedicated tea ceremony hall open daily from 2–4 PM, led by a certified tea master teaching the art of Shizuoka matcha etiquette, including whisk-making, preparation techniques, and appreciation of utensils. Guests enjoy a curated matcha paired with wagashi in the garden teahouse, plus a handmade tea cloth as keepsake.

In collaboration with Hakuganji Shrine, the hotel offers "Morning Prayer & Tea Ceremony" events—guests attend dawn rituals followed by tea in the shrine’s side pavilion, experiencing centuries-old serenity. All sessions are bookable via the HopeGoo platform with guaranteed slots.