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Near Kamoshita Shrine in Ōno City, Fukui Prefecture, stay at Ōno Castle Ruins Ryokan, a boutique inn housed within restored historic walls. Just a 3-minute walk from the shrine’s main gate, this traditional guesthouse features authentic tatami rooms and wooden beam ceilings. Some rooms offer serene views of the ancient cherry blossom avenue leading to the shrine. Enjoy a daily kaiseki-style breakfast with local specialties like Yōkoku rice and sea bream soup. Reserve through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access.
While no major hotel near Kamoshita Shrine provides a free shuttle, Ōno Town Cultural Hall Inn offers two daily complimentary shuttles connecting the shrine and key sightseeing spots, just 500 meters away. This heritage-inspired lodging emphasizes cultural immersion—guest rooms display local lacquerware art, and nightly tea ceremony sessions are included. Due to its strategic location, HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform unlocks exclusive early-bird rates.
Guests at Ōno Castle Ruins Ryokan can join the daily "Shrine Pilgrimage Walk," led by a local guide along the stone path leading to the shrine. Witness the golden sunrise filtering through the centuries-old cypress torii gates. Afterward, enjoy a warm bowl of Omamori congee paired with homemade plum salt in the shrine’s tranquil garden. This mindful ritual is exclusively offered to HopeGoo-booked guests—reserve in advance for access.
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