Featured Hotels Near Kasuga Jinya Trace

Kashiwazaki City Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from the Shunsho Jinja Ruins, featuring traditional tatami rooms and select views of the historic site’s garden throughout the seasons. The hotel provides complimentary kimono rentals, allowing guests to stroll through the ruins in authentic attire. Nearby, local shops sell regional specialties like "Kashiwazaki Red Bean Rice Cakes" as souvenirs. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive deals on garden-view rooms.

Every Saturday afternoon, the Edo-Style Heritage Market takes place nearby, offering tea ceremonies, hand-painted umbrella workshops, and fresh grilled fish served on-site. The adjacent Kashiwazaki Citizens’ Hall hosts permanent exhibitions with original documents and official items from the feudal era. Guests staying at Kashiwazaki City Hotel can join guided tours with free entry using their room key, diving into the rich history of this former domain center.

While Kashiwazaki City Hotel doesn’t operate a fixed shuttle, its central location allows guests to reach the Shunsho Jinja Ruins in just 7 minutes on foot. The lobby offers detailed maps and guided brochures, plus electric bike rentals (¥800/day) for exploring nearby spots like Myōken Mountain Observatory and Kashiwazaki Port Seaside Park. Real-time transit routes are available through the HopeGoo platform.

The Garden Terrace Room at Kashiwazaki City Hotel offers serene morning views of the Shunsho Jinja Ruins bathed in mist and sunlight. Daily at 10:00 AM, guests enjoy the "Jinja Tea Ceremony" using seasonal Echigo tea paired with handmade wagashi. A dedicated audio guide in each room enables visitors to listen to real stories about the domain’s ruling family by scanning a QR code.

Kashiwazaki City Hotel is ideal for families, offering interconnecting rooms, a children’s playroom, and free baby cots with themed bathrobes. Just steps away, the Shunsho Jinja Ruins features a child-friendly trail with interactive puzzles and role-playing missions where kids become "young samurai" exploring old administrative life. Dinner options include the "Echigo Home-style Meal Set" with fresh seafood and local pickled vegetables—nutritious and authentically regional.

From spring to autumn, the Night Journey of the Jinja Ruins lights up the stone walls and rooftops from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM with projection art depicting Edo-era battles and daily life. Kashiwazaki City Hotel runs a special "Night Light Package", including reserved viewing seats and a limited-edition light festival postcard. Reserve early via the HopeGoo platform to guarantee access.