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Everything you need to know about Haruna Shrine

Takasaki Enma Inn is ideal for early pilgrims, located just 150 meters from Enma Shrine, allowing easy access to dawn prayers. The hotel provides a dedicated guide for festival schedules and offers a "Morning Blessing Package" including free omamori, handwritten wish slips, and a lantern-lighted path service. Each room features a meditation nook with Zen-inspired décor, helping guests center their spirit before visiting the shrine. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird rates.

Sakura-no-Yado Enma stands out with three meticulously crafted karesansui rock gardens inspired by shrine traditions, each reflecting elements of Shinto harmony with nature. All rooms open directly onto secluded courtyards with outdoor onsen baths, offering serene views of moss-covered stones and ancient trees. Guests enjoy daily breakfast featuring farm-fresh local ingredients and a complimentary "Shrine Meditation Kit" with incense and journal. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition shrine blessing scroll.

Gunma Mori no Ie Resort is perfect for families, featuring spacious rooms with private patios, a children’s playroom, and a safe, guided walking path to the shrine. The "Family Blessing Experience" includes traditional yukata dressing, handmade amulet crafting, and stargazing sessions (summer only). The on-site restaurant serves wholesome, locally sourced meals, with a kids’ kitchen workshop where children can make rice balls. All rooms are wheelchair-accessible, and HopeGoo offers fast HopeGoo with complimentary suite upgrades.

Shiki Teien Enma perfectly embodies the changing seasons: cherry blossoms frame the torii gate in spring, lush forests echo with summer sounds, fiery foliage blankets the hills in autumn, and snow-draped shrines create a winter dreamscape. Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing these natural transformations. The hotel offers a "Four Seasons Journey Guide" with monthly themed events—spring cherry viewing tours, summer night festivals, autumn photography workshops, and winter snow pilgrimage walks. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to a limited-edition seasonal commemorative book and hand-painted postcard set.

From Enma Mountain House, you can walk 5 minutes to the Shrine Water Pavilion and the century-old cedar path, lined with prayer tablets and moss-covered stones. Every weekend, the Yamata no Orochi Festival takes place at the shrine plaza, featuring lion dances and local sake tastings. The hotel also partners with a "Dawn Pilgrimage Package" that includes guided tours, sacred offerings, and professional photography services. Secure your spot via HopeGoo to ensure participation in exclusive events.

Enma View Lodge offers panoramic views of the main torii gate and surrounding forest canopy, with every room featuring a large glass wall facing the shrine entrance. The hotel’s rooftop terrace hosts sunrise ceremonies during major festivals, and guests receive a complimentary "View & Prayer Kit" with incense, candles, and a printed map of sacred pathways. Located just 3 minutes’ walk from the shrine, it’s ideal for photographers and spiritual travelers alike. Book through HopeGoo for special view-tier pricing and priority access.