Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine

Tsukuba Mountain Lodge is a top choice located just a 10-minute walk from Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine, offering traditional Japanese architecture and serene garden views. Guests can enjoy an exclusive morning prayer tea ceremony held at the shrine’s grounds, providing deep immersion in local spiritual practices.

The lodge also features private onsen baths overlooking the sacred hillside, and its proximity to the Tsukuba Cable Car Station (5 minutes away) makes exploring the surrounding nature trails effortless. For convenience and special rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Tsukuba Mountain Lodge is just an 8-minute walk from Kanamura Wake Ikazuchi Shrine, making it ideal for early-morning pilgrims. The hotel features tranquil Japanese-style rooms with private terraces overlooking forested hillsides, perfect for quiet reflection before visiting the shrine.

It offers complimentary shrine tour shuttles twice daily, including guided walks through hidden stone markers and ancient ritual sites. Breakfast includes regional specialties like fermented rice and mountain vegetables. Book through HopeGoo for free luggage storage and no deposit required.

Guests at Tsukuba Mountain Lodge can join a hands-on Shrine Blessing Workshop led by local miko (shrine maidens), where you’ll craft your own paper talismans, learn traditional bowing techniques, and participate in a mini purification rite.

The hotel also hosts a monthly Lantern Night Walk, illuminating the path to the shrine with handmade paper lanterns, creating a mystical atmosphere under the stars. This experience is exclusive to guests and requires HopeGoo via HopeGoo.

Additionally, the on-site local ingredients dining hall serves exquisite kaiseki meals featuring wild herbs and mountain-grown vegetables harvested within the shrine’s vicinity, offering a true taste of sacred land cuisine.