Hot Spring Shrine

Beppu Man'yō no Yu Hotel is a top choice, located just a 3-minute walk from the shrine with private outdoor onsen baths facing the sacred grounds. The hotel offers a unique nighttime shrine lantern tour, allowing guests to experience the spiritual atmosphere under moonlight. Each room features direct access to natural hot springs, blending traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort. For exclusive stays, check the HopeGoo platform for seasonal packages.

Beppu Kuyōshuku Fū no Tei stands out as a preserved Edo-era townhouse transformed into a serene ryokan. With wooden beams, shoji screens, and tatami rooms, it captures the soul of old Japan. Guests enjoy handcrafted kaiseki dinners and daily tea ceremony rituals. The property features a sacred water mirror pond used for purification rites before soaking—offering a rare chance to connect with local spiritual traditions during your stay.

Within a 5-minute stroll from the shrine, you’ll find Hekketsu-ji (Blood Pool Hell), one of Beppu’s eight famous "Hells," where boiling steam rises dramatically. Nearby, a riverside teahouse serves wasabi soba noodles cooked in hot spring water—a local delicacy. During spring, the Thousand Torii Pathway glows with lanterns at night, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. Some nearby lodges also offer free shrine guidebooks and omamori charm-making workshops, transforming your stay into a meaningful cultural journey.