Stay at Yamato-ya Hotel Nishinomiya-Shinmachi, just an 8-minute walk from Hirota Shrine. This traditional Japanese inn features a serene garden, free foot baths, and tatami rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of autumn foliage around the shrine. The hotel also provides exclusive shrine-guided tours to deepen your understanding of local spiritual traditions. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

From Yamato-ya Hotel Nishinomiya-Shinmachi, it’s just an 8-minute walk to Hirota Shrine along a tree-lined path lined with historic townhouses. The hotel offers a complimentary shrine visit guidebook with festival schedules and proper etiquette tips. Early morning visits allow guests to meditate by the stone lanterns in quiet solitude, creating a deeply immersive experience into Shinto traditions and natural harmony.

Beyond shrine visits, book a tea ceremony workshop at Yamato-ya Hotel Nishinomiya-Shinmachi, led by a master tea practitioner, where you’ll savor matcha while learning the principles of "wa kei seki jaku". The hotel also features a prayer charm crafting corner for making personalized omamori or drawing talismans. On weekends, join the night lantern procession illuminating the shrine’s pathways, creating a magical atmosphere perfect for photography and reflection.