Featured Hotels Near Ishiyama Shrine

Near Ishiyama Shrine, we recommend Hotel Resol Trinity Sapporo blending modern design with onsen facilities, just 12 minutes walk from the shrine.

Perfect day plan:

1. Morning Ritual: Arrive by 7AM to witness monks' Goma Fire Ritual (held every 1st Sunday)
2. Cultural Highlights: Don't miss the 300-year-old Ebisu statue at the shrine's sub-shrine
3. Local Flavors: Try Hokkaido's famous soup curry at Garaku near Sapporo Station (9-min train ride)
4. Pro Tip: Visit during February for the Yukimatsuri Snow Festival when the shrine grounds transform with ice lanterns
5. Transport: From Sapporo Station, take JR Hakodate Line to Ishiyama Station (15min) then leisurely walk through cedar-lined approach

Top picks near Ishiyama Shrine:

1. Hotel Resol Trinity Sapporo - 3-star boutique hotel with Hokkaido crafts decor, 12-min walk to shrine
2. Dormy Inn Sapporo Annex - Features natural hot spring baths and free ramen night service

Transport tips:

• Take Tozai Subway Line to Shindo Higashi Station (8-min walk)
• Sapporo Station Bus Terminal has direct routes (No.84/85)

Don't miss:

• Shrine's 300-year-old sacred tree and ema (wooden wishes)
• Winter illumination festival (Dec-Feb) with heated foot baths

Ishiyama Shrine is situated in a serene residential area with these notable accommodations:

1. Jozankei Onsen district (15min drive): Try "Takimoto-tei" ryokan with open-air baths overlooking mountains
2. Business hotels like "APA Villa" near Ooyachi Station (10min walk to shrine)
3. Unique stay: "Ishiyama Mori-no-ie" guesthouse offers traditional wagashi workshops

Transport tip: Take JR Hakodate Line from Sapporo Station to Naebo (8min), then transfer to Chuo Bus "Ishiyama Line" (total 25min). The shrine has limited parking, so public transport is recommended.

Top picks near Ishiyama Shrine:

1. Sapporo Grand Hotel: 1.2mi from the shrine, features onsen and traditional gardens, 10min walk from JR Sapporo Station.
2. Mercure Sapporo: Metro access (5min to Ishuyama Station), sleek design for business travelers.

Transport tips:

• Take the Tōzai Subway Line to Ōdori Station (15min to downtown).
• Winter travelers should book hotels with shuttle service due to heavy snow.

Near Ishiyama Shrine, consider staying at ryokans (traditional inns) in Jozankei Onsen area, such as Takimoto Hotel or Suizen亭. These feature tatami rooms, hot spring baths, and are surrounded by Hokkaido's nature (30-minute drive from the shrine). Many offer kaiseki meals—book a plan with dinner & breakfast included for the full experience, especially during autumn foliage or snowy seasons.