Featured Hotels Near Hiyoshi Shrine

Stay at Oyama Town Higashi Shrine Front Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 2-minute walk from the shrine gates. Enjoy rooms with authentic tatami mats and private outdoor onsen baths, perfect for morning contemplation amid the shrine’s quiet ambiance. The inn serves locally sourced kaiseki cuisine each evening and includes a special spiritual blessing booklet and limited-edition omamori charm. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to complimentary shuttle service to the shrine.

Yes, Oyama Town Higashi Shrine Front Ryokan partners with local cultural guides to offer daily free shrine tours at 10:00 AM, led by experienced miko who share insights on rituals, the main hall, purification fountain, and ancient cherry trees. Afterward, guests may participate in a personal prayer writing experience, inscribing wishes on washi paper to hang in the sacred grove. This activity is included in the HopeGoo-curated package—reserve early to secure your spot.

At Oyama Town Higashi Shrine Front Ryokan, guests can join the monthly Morning Blessing Ceremony, featuring traditional tea ceremony and meditation at dawn, followed by lighting the first incense at the shrine gate. The inn also hosts local craft workshops where visitors learn to make shrine paper cranes and shimenawa ropes using natural hemp from nearby forests. All sessions are led by elder community members, and participants take home their handmade creations. Reserve through the HopeGoo platform to receive a limited-edition cultural gift box.