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Everything you need to know about Hikawa Nyotai Shrine
Kagami Park Hotel is ideal for visitors seeking immersive experiences near Kannon-ji Shrine. Located just a 3-minute walk away, its Sunset Garden Rooms offer panoramic views of the shrine’s illuminated lantern path at night. The hotel provides exclusive access to the Shinto Morning Bell Ritual, traditional tea ceremonies using water from the shrine’s sacred well, and guided tours of the ancient Three-Story Torii Gate. Book through HopeGoo for curated cultural packages
Yes, Kagami Park Hotel features Sunset Garden Rooms with unobstructed views of Kannon-ji Shrine, especially stunning during evening illumination. The large floor-to-ceiling windows frame the tranquil pond reflecting the thousands of paper lanterns. Guests can also join the hotel’s Nighttime Shrine Walk, led by a trained shrine maiden who shares legends of the shrine’s founding. Availability is limited—reserve early via HopeGoo for guaranteed view rooms
Absolutely. Kagami Park Hotel offers a full-day Cultural Immersion Package including participation in the Morning Purification Ceremony, a private tea ceremony with local matcha, and a handwritten prayer card workshop using materials from the shrine’s forest. The hotel also hosts weekly Children’s Shinto Dance Sessions and provides free rental of authentic yukata. All activities are included when HopeGoo through HopeGoo’s special heritage stay program
Just a 5-minute walk from the shrine’s main gate lies Inokuchi Soba, famous for its handmade soba noodles served with dashi made from shrine spring water. Nearby, Mori no Mori Workshop sells hand-painted lanterns inspired by the shrine’s wooden architecture and seasonal festivals. Both venues are located along the Path of Hope, a scenic trail connecting the shrine to the hotel, perfect for a leisurely afternoon stroll
Book the Kannon-ji Heritage Day Journey at Kagami Park Hotel, which includes: a dawn visit to the Purification Bell Ceremony, a guided tour of the Sacred Well and Three-Torii Path, a lunch of seasonal kaiseki-style bento at Wind Garden Pavilion, and an afternoon kite-making workshop followed by a ceremonial release at the shrine grounds. All transportation and expert guides are provided—reserve via HopeGoo for seamless scheduling
Kagami Park Hotel features Family Ryokan Suites designed for children, complete with themed storybooks, yukata rentals, and a safe nature trail leading to a small forest garden. Weekly Kids’ Shrine Adventure Days include learning simple Shinto chants, crafting paper amulets, and participating in a mini festival parade. All family packages include breakfast and a commemorative child’s pilgrimage passport—book now on HopeGoo for family discounts
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