Featured Hotels Near Hoppo Shrine

Ibi River Onsen Bessou is a top choice just a 10-minute walk from Hokkai Shrine, offering private outdoor baths fed by natural hot springs. Its traditional Japanese garden and wooden-beam architecture create a serene atmosphere. The hotel also provides free shuttle service to the shrine and features a kaiseki dining experience using local ingredients—ideal for spiritual travelers seeking authenticity.

Higashiya Inn sits directly opposite the main gate of Hokkai Shrine, just 50 meters away. With rooms designed in tatami-style with forest views, it fosters a meditative ambiance. The inn hosts daily morning purification tea ceremonies and offers guided walks through ancient cedar groves. This peaceful retreat is perfect for those seeking quiet reflection after worship.

Take-no-Ya is a beautifully restored old farmstead converted into a boutique guesthouse, located just 3 minutes on foot from the shrine. Each room features handcrafted wooden windows facing the forest, allowing natural light and seasonal views. The hosts offer personalized local history talks and introduce guests to traditional Ibi Valley crafts, making it ideal for immersive cultural stays.

Meiwa Observatory Hotel lies a 15-minute drive away but delivers panoramic views of the Ibi Valley under starlight. Its rooftop lounge boasts floor-to-ceiling glass walls, offering unobstructed sightlines to the shrine’s lantern-lit torii gates against the mountain silhouette. The hotel arranges nighttime shrine visits with private guides, enhancing the mystical experience.

Ibi Family Onsen House is specially designed for families, featuring a children’s onsen pool, playroom, and family meal packages including breakfast and dinner. Located only 8 minutes’ walk from the shrine, it also provides free cribs and kid-friendly nature trails. The surrounding gardens bloom with cherry blossoms and azaleas each season, creating a joyful atmosphere for all ages.

Asagiri Lodge is situated just off the eastern approach to Hokkai Shrine, where you can hear the first temple bell at dawn. The hotel offers pre-dawn preparation services, including clean ritual garments and omamori charms. Guests enjoy a breakfast of locally foraged ferns and rice cakes, served with a view of the mist rising over the shrine’s sacred path—perfect for a soulful start to your pilgrimage.