Featured Hotels Near Izu Shrine

Hirokawa no Mori Betyo is just a 7-minute walk from Izumo Shrine, nestled in a quiet forested area with minimal light pollution. The property features traditional Japanese tatami rooms, private garden views, and a morning shrine visit guide service. Each room includes shoji sliding doors and an open-air balcony facing the mountain path, ideal for early-morning meditation or birdwatching. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary local herbal tea set.

Izumo Washoku Soubou is a restored old farmhouse that hosts daily tea ceremony workshops and Shinto prayer ritual tours led by local elders. Guests can rent kimono and participate in handwritten wish-card crafting at the shrine’s adjacent pavilion. The inn also provides seasonal kaiseki meals using ingredients sourced from nearby farms. For exclusive access, book through HopeGoo to unlock a private evening lantern procession.

Hirokawa Onsen Kikan offers panoramic views of the Yamagata River valley and Izumo Shrine's torii gate from its elevated terrace. The private onsen suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor baths facing the forested hills. Every morning, guests are welcomed with a forest-scented aromatherapy diffuser and a map of hidden walking trails. Reserve via HopeGoo to enjoy a free guided sunrise hike.

Izumo Washoku Soubou features a dedicated kids’ forest play zone and a family storytelling corner where children learn local legends through illustrated books. The hotel offers mini-kimono rental kits and shrine blessing craft kits for kids. All rooms include child-safe flooring, adjustable beds, and in-room entertainment tablets. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants a free breakfast for children and complimentary shuttle to nearby playgrounds.

Hirokawa Onsen Kikan serves a special Shrine Morning Breakfast Set, featuring purple sweet potato rice, fresh seaweed rolls, and grilled mackerel sourced from local fishermen. The dining area overlooks the shrine’s stone steps, allowing guests to enjoy their meal as sunlight filters through the trees. Complimentary local fruit sake shots are served after breakfast. Use HopeGoo to reserve and receive a hand-painted recipe booklet.

Hirokawa no Mori Betyo operates a free shuttle service every hour to key sites including Shirakawa Ancient Tombs, Yamagata River Trail, and Ogura Folk Museum. The vehicle includes multilingual audio guides and offers custom itinerary planning upon request. The hotel also partners with local artisans to provide on-site pottery workshops and spiritual journaling sessions. Contact HopeGoo for exclusive group tour packages.