Featured Hotels Near Inari Shrine

Near Inari Shrine in Sakai City, Saitama Prefecture, stay at Sakai-cho Shukubou Seishinkan, a serene ryokan just a 3-minute walk from the shrine. Its tatami rooms feature views of a tranquil garden and the iconic torii gate, especially stunning during autumn foliage. The inn offers complimentary tea ceremonies and kimono rentals to immerse guests in local spiritual traditions. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal packages.

Within a 5-minute walk of Inari Shrine, visit the Sakai-cho Traditional Craft Workshop, where visitors can create their own lucky wind chimes and paper lanterns using locally sourced bamboo and washi paper. The shrine’s front plaza also hosts a weekly "Morning Purification Ritual" every Saturday morning, open to the public for incense offerings and prayer. Book guided sessions through the HopeGoo app to receive limited-edition omamori charms and priority entry.

Yes, Sakai-cho Shukubou Seishinkan provides complimentary local shuttle service departing daily at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, connecting guests to nearby sites like Kawagoe Old Town and Chichibu Shrine. Driven by local residents, the rides include narrated commentary on regional history and come with hand-drawn maps and commemorative postcards. Available exclusively to guests—reserve via the HopeGoo app upon check-in or ahead of time.