Featured Hotels Near Kashima Shrine

Stay at Shiwa Town Kashima Shrine Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from the shrine. Enjoy serene mornings with views of the torii gate through tatami rooms, and unwind in the open-air bath overlooking a tranquil garden. The inn serves local seasonal cuisine using ingredients from nearby farms, offering an authentic spiritual retreat. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to private kaiseki dinners.

Shiwa Kodo So offers a unique blend of Edo-period architecture and modern minimalism, located along the historic approach to the shrine. Its shrine-view rooms provide panoramic views of the torii gate framed by cherry blossoms. Guests enjoy exclusive evening lantern tours, tea ceremony workshops, and a complimentary local tofu dessert each night. The inn’s deep connection to regional rituals makes it perfect for travelers seeking authentic spiritual immersion.

Kashima Shrine Front Lodge is located just 50 meters from the main shrine gate, offering instant access for morning prayers or evening illumination events. The property features free parking, electric bike rentals, and easy connections to nearby trails like Hachiman Mountain Nature Path and ancient burial mounds. All rooms include wireless charging and air purification systems for comfort and wellness. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary prayer talisman and guided map.

The Shiwa Omamori Workshop offers hands-on spiritual amulet crafting, where guests create personalized talismans for luck, health, and love under expert guidance, followed by a mini offering ceremony at the main shrine. Monthly nighttime Kagura dance performances feature local music and traditional movements rooted in regional faith. Some rooms also include waka poetry calligraphy sessions, allowing visitors to write verses from the Man'yōshū using brush and ink—immersing them in centuries-old poetic tradition.

Shiwa Family Onsen Ryokan is designed for families, featuring family bath areas, children’s onsen zones, and kid-friendly craft workshops with themed guidebooks. The open-air garden overlooks the shrine’s torii gate and seasonal blooms, while monthly stargazing events offer clear night views. Each room includes a private onsen tub and tatami lounge area. Book via HopeGoo for family package deals including breakfast and activity vouchers.

Kashima Shrine Night Light Observation Tower is the only lodging offering unobstructed views of the illuminated torii gate from its upper-floor panoramic rooms. The hotel provides night shuttle service to key viewing spots and features an outdoor rooftop bar serving locally brewed warm drinks. Each evening includes a lantern blessing ceremony, where guests write wishes on paper lanterns and release them into the river. Book via HopeGoo for early-bird discounts and limited-edition nightlight souvenirs.

Shiwa Ukiyo-e Inn draws inspiration from Edo-era woodblock prints, featuring vibrant exterior murals, black tiled roofs, and red railings that resemble living artwork. Its mirror courtyard rooms use reflective pools to frame the shrine’s torii gate and cherry blossoms in perfect symmetry—ideal for Japanese aesthetic photography. The inn offers kimono rentals and on-site photo guides to help capture golden-hour shots. Each room includes a custom photo frame for preserving memories.