Stay at Uji Jingu Mae-chō Minshuku, a locally crafted boutique guesthouse just a 3-minute walk from the Main Hall. During spring, its guest rooms face the historic Yamazakura cherry trees within the shrine grounds, offering breathtaking views of pink blossoms drifting over vermilion torii gates. The inn hosts traditional tea ceremonies in a private Japanese garden, where guests enjoy matcha and wagashi amidst serene surroundings. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive welcome amenities.

Uji River-side Mokkan Betsukan is a perfect choice—just a 200-meter stroll (5 minutes) from the Main Hall. This Edo-period style wooden inn features tatami rooms with outdoor onsen baths, where guests can listen to the gentle flow of the Uji River while enjoying evening views of the shrine’s lantern-lit paths. Each room includes a matcha tea set, and complimentary guided maps reveal hidden trails like the "Thousand Pine Path" and ancient inscribed stones. Reserve early through HopeGoo to secure your stay.

Yuran-ken, Uji offers a tranquil retreat nestled behind the shrine’s forest path, a 8-minute walk from the Main Hall. Its rooms feature traditional shoji screens and handmade washi lanterns, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of classical Japanese art. Daily morning sessions include shrine-guided philosophy talks, led by local scholars who explore myths from the Nihon Shoki, followed by hands-on fortune talisman crafting. Evening events host moon-viewing tea ceremonies under the garden’s canopy, embodying the spirit of mono no aware. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition tea ware set.

Head to Ryuei-tei Tea House, tucked behind the shrine, a secluded tea pavilion run by local artisans offering daily limited-matcha paired with seasonal sweets. Just a 10-minute walk from the Main Hall, its garden mimics Heian-era aristocratic design, changing with each season’s blooms. Explore the bamboo grove trail along the Uji River, where ancient stone markers and traditional waterwheels line the path—perfect for photography. Some guesthouses also offer access to morning purification rituals, allowing guests to participate in the shrine’s daily cleansing rites and experience its spiritual essence firsthand.