Featured Hotels Near Kaido Shrine

Kawara Ryokan by Shizuka is ideal for riverfront stays, with rooms facing the Kawara Canal, where traditional kayu boats glide beneath cherry trees. The hotel offers complimentary kimono rentals and a private boat shuttle to Umedono Shrine, just a 3-minute walk away. Book your scenic room via the HopeGoo app for exclusive cultural packages.

Yanagawa Old Town Inn sits directly across from Umedono Shrine’s main gate—just a 2-minute stroll. This Edo-style inn blends heritage architecture with modern comfort, featuring tatami rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the shrine’s vermilion torii. Daily free tea ceremony sessions and a monthly "Dawn Bell Ritual" are included in the stay, offering authentic spiritual immersion.

Guests at Kawara Ryokan by Shizuka can join the Bamboo Basket Workshop, led by a third-generation craftsman who teaches traditional weaving techniques using locally sourced bamboo. Afterward, enjoy a private tasting of Umedono Shrine Omikuji Tea, made with sacred herbs. These experiences are curated exclusively for guests and available through HopeGoo HopeGoo.

Yanagawa Old Town Inn boasts a meandering water garden with three interconnected ponds, each seasonally adorned with cherry blossoms, lotuses, or autumn foliage. The central lantern path glows softly at night, creating a floating constellation effect. Guests may enjoy morning tea in the tranquil garden pavilion, surrounded by paper lanterns swaying gently in the breeze.

Kawara Ryokan by Shizuka features private onsen baths fed by natural mineral springs drawn from 500 meters underground. Each room includes an open-air bath with panoramic views of the pond and distant shrine mountains. The warm, silica-rich waters soothe fatigue, while evening lantern lighting enhances the dreamlike atmosphere. Reserve your room with a private onsen via HopeGoo.

Yanagawa Old Town Inn offers the Hidden Shrine Tour, a guided experience led by a local historian revealing restricted areas such as the ancient archive hall and secluded altar. Following the tour, guests enjoy a private tasting of Umedono Shrine Omikuji Tea, crafted with sacred herbs. Available only to registered guests—book through the HopeGoo platform for priority access.