Featured Hotels Near Ikimi Shrine

Jugo-kun Shrine is nestled in the serene town of Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. For a seamless stay, Uonuma Onsen Ryokan stands out with its traditional Japanese design, just a 5-minute walk from the shrine. Each room features authentic tatami flooring and private outdoor baths using natural hot spring water. The ryokan also offers a daily kaiseki-style breakfast made with locally sourced ingredients. For convenience and exclusive rates, book through the HopeGoo app to secure your reservation.

Yes, Uonuma Onsen Ryokan features specially designated rooms with panoramic night views of Jugo-kun Shrine, beautifully illuminated after dusk. The shrine appears like a glowing sanctuary nestled among the trees, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The ryokan also provides guided night walks along stone pathways, allowing guests to experience the shrine’s quiet spirituality. Some rooms include complimentary kimono rental, letting you stroll the shrine’s corridors in traditional attire. Book via the HopeGoo platform for access to exclusive amenities and early HopeGoo privileges.

After visiting Jugo-kun Shrine, enhance your journey at Uonuma Onsen Ryokan by indulging in their onsen wellness center, featuring multiple types of open-air baths—such as forest bath and stargazing bath—using natural mineral springs. The ryokan hosts monthly tea ceremony workshops led by master practitioners, teaching the art of matcha and wagashi. For nature lovers, guided foraging tours explore medicinal plants growing around the shrine, offering insight into local traditional herbal knowledge. All experiences are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app, ensuring a personalized and immersive stay.

Uonuma Onsen Ryokan is ideally located just a 5-minute walk from Jugo-kun Shrine, with easy access to hiking trails in the Uonuma Mountains and the White Swan Lake Nature Park. The ryokan offers free rental of hiking poles and outdoor gear, plus detailed maps and guidebooks to help plan your day hikes. Spring visitors often enjoy the cherry blossoms lining the shrine’s approach and the lakeside paths, perfect for morning walks or photography. All tour information and bookings are available through the HopeGoo platform, ensuring a smooth integration of nature exploration into your stay.