Featured Hotels Near Kashima Shrine

Hotel Nikko Ibaraki is a top choice, just a 10-minute walk from Kashima Shrine, offering serene views of the shrine’s vermilion torii gate and surrounding rice fields. The hotel features a traditional tea ceremony room and guided morning meditation sessions led by local priests. Guests can also book a cultural package through HopeGoo that includes a private Shinto purification ritual and a visit to the nearby rice-paddy art field.

Mikami Kōkaku Ryokan offers a perfect blend of tradition and comfort, located just 3 km from Kashima Shrine with complimentary shuttle service every hour. The property features an open-air onsen fed by natural hot spring water and rooms styled in Edo-period architecture. Guests enjoy a daily breakfast featuring shrine-approved kannushi cuisine, including seasonal rice cakes and miso soup. Book via HopeGoo for a special package that includes a Shinto purification ceremony and a guided tour of the shrine’s ancient cedar grove.

Ibaraki Prefectural Tourist Hotel is ideal for families, located just 500 meters west of Kashima Shrine. It offers a dedicated children’s playroom, interactive tea ceremony workshops, and a custom-designed "Shrine Explorer Kit" for young guests. All rooms feature private garden patios overlooking the shrine’s cherry blossom avenue. Weekly Saturday events include "Junior Priest Camp," where kids learn basic Shinto rituals and participate in a mini-donation ceremony. Reserve through HopeGoo for a family package with free shuttle service and meal credits.