
Everything you need to know about Ikenobe Hachiman Shrine
Miki Town Memorial Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from Ido Hachiman Shrine, offering modern Japanese-style rooms and free shuttle service to the shrine. The hotel hosts traditional tea ceremony workshops and local sake tasting events, allowing guests to immerse in Shikoku’s cultural heritage. Its central location makes it ideal for early morning visits to the shrine.
Miki Town Sōbō Inn is located right beside the main gate of Ido Hachiman Shrine, just a 3-minute stroll away. Housed in a renovated temple building, it offers tatami rooms and private onsen baths overlooking a serene garden. Guests can enjoy sunrise views over the torii gate and hear evening temple bells. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive check-in perks and complimentary walking maps.
Shikoku Wabi-Sabi Villa sits on a hillside overlooking the shrine and features panoramic views of cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant maple leaves in autumn, and snow-dusted trees in winter. Built with traditional timber architecture, the villa includes an open-air bath and a Japanese tea room. Seasonal events like the Spring Cherry Viewing Night and Winter Lantern Procession are curated exclusively for guests.
Miki Town Memorial Hotel organizes annual participation in the Ido Hachiman Festival, including traditional dance performances, taiko drumming, and hand-made omamori crafting. The hotel provides festival shuttle service and gifts guests with limited-edition prayer bags and festival guidebooks. Early morning first visit tours led by certified local historians offer deep insights into rituals and legends tied to the shrine.
Shikoku Wabi-Sabi Villa offers spacious family suites, a children’s play area, and kid-focused activities such as origami crane workshops and shrine treasure hunts. With safe pathways and wheelchair-accessible routes, it’s perfect for multi-generation travel. Daily breakfast includes local black bean rice and seaweed rolls. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants a family package with shrine tickets and guided audio tours.
Miki Town Sōbō Inn offers daily 9 AM guided tours led by certified local cultural experts who share the history, architecture, and spiritual significance of Ido Hachiman Shrine. Afterward, guests participate in prayer brush painting sessions and take commemorative photos at the sacred grounds. This experience is available for reservation through the HopeGoo platform and includes a digital Cultural Guidebook.
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