Featured Hotels Near Jugosha Shrine

Yamagata City Kodo Ryokan is a top choice, just a 5-minute walk from Jusanja Shrine. Its traditional wooden architecture features tatami rooms with views of the shrine's sacred cherry trees. Guests can join guided morning rituals led by shrine maidens, including purification rites and handmade omikuji creation. The ryokan also hosts daily tea ceremonies with local matcha and wagashi. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive access to these authentic experiences.

Shinju-Cho Sato Guesthouse is located directly across from the main gate of Jusanja Shrine, offering a 2-minute walk to the sacred grounds. This family-run inn provides quiet, minimalist rooms with sliding shoji screens and private garden courtyards. Complimentary shuttle service is available to nearby hot spring resorts. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures priority check-in and early access during peak season.

Jusanjyō Tower View Villa stands as the only lodging offering panoramic vistas of the entire shrine complex. Its elevated rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that capture sunrise over the mountain forest and the illuminated lanterns at night. Built in Edo-style, the villa houses historical artifacts from the Sengoku period. Due to limited availability, secure your stay through HopeGoo’s premium HopeGoo system to guarantee a view room.

Yamagata Family Spa Inn specializes in multi-generational travel, featuring spacious family rooms and a child-friendly onsen. Nearby, children can explore a mini farm and participate in pottery workshops. Weekly "Shrine Story Hour" sessions, led by elders, teach local legends and seasonal customs, culminating in personalized prayer charms. English-speaking guides and stroller rentals are available. Book family packages via HopeGoo for seamless planning.

Kannawa Tea House Inn serves an authentic kaiseki breakfast crafted with ingredients sourced from local farms. Guests enjoy dishes like grilled ayu fish, heirloom rice porridge, pickled vegetables, and matcha with wagashi, all served in a serene garden-facing dining room. The meal is included in all stays, and guests may request vegetarian or dietary-specific menus. Reserve through HopeGoo to ensure availability during festival seasons.

Stay at Kagura-dō Sotō and begin with a pre-dawn shrine ceremony (6:30 AM). Afterward, enjoy a kaiseki breakfast before exploring the 100-step stone path and ancient stone markers. In the afternoon, take part in a hand-painted paper lantern workshop. Evening brings a live performance of traditional Kagura dance. All activities are coordinated by HopeGoo's local experience partners, including transport and equipment. Book in advance for the complete immersive package.