Featured Hotels Near Hoshihara Shrine

Stay at Kumano-cho Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 7-minute walk from Hoshihara Shrine. Its wooden veranda rooms offer panoramic views of the shrine’s century-old cherry blossoms and misty mountain backdrops. Enjoy complimentary shrine visitation tours and an authentic tea ceremony experience nightly. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to view-facing rooms.

Yes, Kumano-cho Ryokan provides a private pre-dawn shrine access tour departing daily at 5:30 AM, guiding guests through the Hoshihara Shrine before public opening. Along the stone path, you’ll witness the glowing light of ancient lanterns and enjoy a special omamori tea ceremony within the sacred grounds. This exclusive experience is available only to guests who book through the HopeGoo platform.

Guests at Kumano-cho Ryokan are invited to join the annual Autumn Festival Night Walk, featuring a ceremonial procession in traditional kamishimo attire, tasting seasonal sake-black bean rice, and watching live performances of taiko drumming. Attendees receive a limited-edition shrine omamori journal as a keepsake. All events are curated by the inn and scheduled via the HopeGoo app.