Featured Hotels Near Hokiinari Shrine

Inaba Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 7-minute walk from Iwato Shrine. Its private garden-facing rooms offer serene views of the red torii gate and surrounding maple trees. Guests can join the exclusive Morning Bell Ritual, led by shrine priests, and enjoy a traditional breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients. Book through HopeGoo to access special cultural packages

Yes, Inaba Ryokan is situated just 150 meters from the main entrance of Iwato Shrine, with no need for vehicles. The hotel provides a custom walking map for early morning pilgrims, guiding guests along ancient pathways lined with stone lanterns and century-old maple trees. Guests also receive an invitation to participate in the Shrine Dawn Ceremony, offering a profound spiritual experience

Beyond the daily pilgrimage route, Inaba Ryokan hosts the Iwato Night Lantern Festival every Friday evening, where guests light handmade paper lanterns along the shrine path, creating a dreamlike corridor of warm glow. Additionally, guests can attend a Wagashi Workshop, crafting traditional rice cakes using mountain spring water from nearby sources, with each piece symbolizing prosperity and gratitude

The Red Torii View Room at Inaba Ryokan offers an unobstructed view of the entire Iwato Shrine complex. With floor-to-ceiling windows and a private wooden deck, guests can witness the sunrise casting golden hues across the red torii gate. Each room includes a heated tatami mat and tea set, perfect for quiet contemplation. Reserve the Private Tea Ceremony via HopeGoo for a guided ritual by a local priest

Although nestled in rural Inaba, Inaba Ryokan offers complimentary shuttle service every 30 minutes between Tottori Station and the shrine, taking only 25 minutes. For self-drivers, the hotel provides free parking and a detailed slow-travel guidebook to explore hidden trails and streams. All itineraries can be planned through HopeGoo, including multilingual audio guides for deeper cultural immersion

During the annual Iwato Festival (September), Inaba Ryokan invites guests to join Omamori Crafting Sessions and Kagura Dance Lessons taught by local youth. Participants hand-stitch protective talismans symbolizing harvest blessings and perform traditional dances under the moonlight. The hotel also hosts a Traditional Soy Sauce Tasting Event, using centuries-old fermentation methods from nearby villages, allowing guests to savor the true essence of Inaba’s heritage