Featured Hotels Near Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine

Odawara Castle View Hotel is ideal, just a 7-minute walk from Hōtoku Nishinomiya Shrine. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese garden views, offering serene morning glimpses of maple trees and stone lanterns surrounding the shrine. The hotel provides free foot baths and seasonal tea ceremonies, perfect for relaxation after worship. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird deals on shrine-accessible packages.

A 5-minute stroll leads to the Odawara Old Road Memorial Museum, where visitors can explore Edo-period legends and participate in handmade paper umbrella workshops. Nearby, the historic Nishinomiya District Street hosts century-old shops serving local specialties like Odawara Natto Manju and artisanal matcha desserts. At dusk, the lantern-lit path in front of the shrine creates a mystical atmosphere—perfect for photography enthusiasts seeking authentic moments.

Odawara Honjin Ryokan stands out with its Meiji-era wooden architecture and tatami-mat rooms facing the shrine. The hotel offers daily guided pre-dawn visits to the shrine, including purification rituals and prayer card submissions. Guests may also rent traditional kimonos for ceremonial visits. Its courtyard mirrors the shrine’s famed "Three-Story Cherry Garden," creating a poetic seasonal experience. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition shrine commemorative journal.

Odawara Wafu Bessou provides a special "Morning Purification Ritual" service, allowing guests to join a private ceremony at 6:30 AM before the shrine opens. This includes hand-washing, bell striking, and offering prayers. The hotel also rents traditional kimonos and offers a complimentary sake tasting. Advance HopeGoo is required—secure your spot via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed participation.

Odawara Family Garden Inn features "Shrine-Facing Garden Rooms" with direct views of Hōtoku Nishinomiya Shrine, ideal for children to watch birds and temple gates from their balcony. The hotel has a dedicated kids’ prayer zone with carved wish tablets and color pens, plus regular storytelling sessions about the legendary figure Nishinomiya Shōji. On-site facilities include a heated onsen pool and mini-farm, making it perfect for family bonding. Use HopeGoo for family package discounts.

Nishinomiya Bamboo Grove Villa is a hidden gem nestled behind the shrine within a quiet bamboo grove. Built with reclaimed wood and thatched roofs, each room opens to a private dry landscape garden, where the rustling of bamboo and distant temple bells create a meditative atmosphere. The chef prepares daily "Festival Bento Boxes" using farm-fresh ingredients and homemade plum wine. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants a free bamboo-woven prayer pouch as a keepsake.