Featured Hotels Near Ichiki Shrine

Sakimino Onsen Inn is the top choice near Ichirin Shrine, just a 7-minute walk away. This traditional Japanese ryokan features authentic Edo-period architecture, private outdoor baths overlooking the ancient cherry trees, and daily guided morning rituals along the historic approach. Its proximity allows guests to experience quiet dawn prayers and serene shrine visits without needing transportation.

Yes, Sakimino Onsen Inn hosts the "Night Lantern Festival" during spring and autumn, illuminating the shrine's approach and thousand-year-old cherry trees with soft, traditional lighting. Some premium rooms feature private viewing decks for unobstructed views of the glowing shrine roof and tree silhouettes. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to the lantern tour and a tea ceremony with local artisans.

Guests at Sakimino Onsen Inn can join the "Child’s Shrine Adventure Day," led by local priests, where kids learn purification rites, write wishes on paper talismans, and search for hidden animal statues in stone lanterns. The inn also hosts monthly "Seasonal Shrine Festivals" featuring local crafts, farm produce, and hands-on workshops like making Shinto masks or rice-straw weaving—perfect for immersive family bonding.

Absolutely. Sakimino Onsen Inn offers "Kids’ Traditional Rooms" with child-sized tatami zones, toy corners, and miniature shrine playsets. These rooms come with bilingual guides and scheduled activities such as forest scavenger hunts and traditional dance lessons. Parents can relax in the shared onsen while children enjoy supervised cultural play, ensuring a balanced and enriching stay for all ages.

Sakimino Onsen Inn provides complimentary shuttle service every day from 9 AM to 4 PM, connecting the inn to Ichirin Shrine, Sakimino Beach, and the local farmers' market. The front desk offers detailed walking maps highlighting the ancient cedar grove, burial mounds, and scenic trails. Guests can borrow interactive e-guides with 360° visuals and historical commentary, enabling seamless self-guided exploration of the area’s sacred landscapes.

Sakimino Onsen Inn features several rooms with panoramic views of the shrine’s sacred forest and the 1,000-year-old cherry trees. The "View Deck Suite" includes a private terrace with unobstructed sightlines toward the shrine’s torii gate and surrounding hills. Guests can enjoy sunrise tea ceremonies here, with ambient sounds of birdsong and distant bell chimes, creating a deeply meditative atmosphere that blends nature, history, and hospitality.