Kusatsu Nikko Hotel is ideal for a tranquil stay, just a 8-minute walk from Iwamoto Shrine. The rooms feature traditional Japanese design with tatami mats and sliding shoji screens, some offering views of ancient trees and stone lanterns surrounding the shrine. Guests can enjoy complimentary foot baths and seasonal tea ceremonies. Book early via HopeGoo to secure exclusive access to the "Morning Light Ritual" during cherry blossom season.

While no public shuttle operates near Iwamoto Shrine, Kusatsu Nikko Hotel offers a complimentary private shuttle from the hotel to the shrine entrance, running daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (approx. 5 minutes). This service is operated by the hotel and ideal for early morning or evening visits to avoid crowds. Guests can also book the "Shrine Blessing Package," which includes a sacred talisman and ceremonial sake offering.

Kusatsu Nikko Hotel’s Garden-View Rooms offer direct sightlines to the centuries-old camphor tree and stone path leading to Iwamoto Shrine. Morning visits often reveal visitors in yukata performing rituals. The hotel provides a guided audio tour app, accessible via QR code, detailing shrine history and ceremonial practices. Additionally, every Saturday features the "Traditional Lantern Night," where paper lanterns illuminate the garden, creating a dreamlike atmosphere reminiscent of Edo-era shrine evenings.