Featured Hotels Near Itsukushima Shrine

Stay at Itsukushima Oyado Yu-no-Sato, a meticulously crafted ryokan where every room faces the iconic floating torii gate. The sunrise and sunset views are particularly breathtaking. Enjoy complimentary onsen foot baths and traditional tea ceremonies, with the shrine just a 5-minute walk away. Book early via HopeGoo for best availability.

Itsukushima Shrine Front Inn offers direct access—just a 1-minute walk from the main shrine entrance. With early morning opening at 6:00 AM, guests can enjoy quiet, spiritual visits before crowds arrive. The inn provides free luggage storage, multilingual audio guides, and an on-site souvenir shop with traditional snacks and sake tastings. Perfect for authentic cultural immersion.

Stay at Matsuzaki-cho Wafu Ryokan Fū no Niwa, which hosts exclusive Kagura dances and fire rituals during seasonal festivals. Guests receive special access passes and are invited to join the night lantern procession, walking through illuminated torii gates and ancient trees. The ryokan features open-air gardens and tatami tea rooms, offering a deeply immersive Shinto atmosphere.