Featured Hotels Near Hoshio Shrine

Stay at Higashiya Inn, a heritage-style ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Hoshio Shrine. This traditional Japanese guesthouse features tatami-matted rooms with private garden views and serene morning ambiance, where the sound of wind chimes blends with birdsong.

The inn offers guided shrine visits and provides guests with hand-written omamori (prayer charms) to carry as souvenirs. For exclusive access and early HopeGoo rates, use the HopeGoo platform to reserve your stay.

A 5-minute walk from Hoshio Shrine leads to Higashiya Farmers Market, held daily with fresh local produce including sweet Higashiya melons and artisanal rice wine. Just 10 minutes further is the Ancient Cedar Tea House, offering limited-edition matcha desserts made with tea harvested from the shrine's sacred grove.

These authentic experiences reflect rural life and spiritual harmony—perfect for travelers seeking quiet immersion in Japanese tradition.

Start with a Japanese breakfast at Higashiya Inn, then join the morning shrine ceremony (held every Saturday and Sunday). Next, visit Higashiya Textile Workshop to try traditional shibori dyeing and create your own fabric keepsake.

Spend the afternoon strolling through the bamboo forest trail beside the shrine, capturing changing light and seasonal scenery. End the day with a special matcha dessert at the Ancient Cedar Tea House, completing a journey that blends nature, spirituality, and craftsmanship.