Featured Hotels Near Kasuga Shrine

Takamatsu Grand Hotel is ideal for visitors seeking proximity to Kasuga Shrine, just a 7-minute walk away. The hotel features traditional Japanese gardens and tatami rooms with views of the shrine’s vermilion torii gates at sunrise.

Its rooftop "Kumo-kan Tea Room" offers seasonal matcha sets crafted with local ingredients, while panoramic windows provide sweeping vistas of the Seto Inland Sea at dusk. Complimentary shuttle service to Takamatsu Port enhances access to nearby attractions like Kotohira and Mitoyo Temple.

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Yes, Takamatsu Grand Hotel stands out with its meticulously designed karesansui (dry landscape) garden and direct visual connection to Kasuga Shrine. Many rooms feature views of the shrine’s vermilion torii reflected in tranquil ponds, changing hues with the seasons.

The "Plum Wind Suite" includes a private terrace illuminated by paper lanterns, perfect for evening contemplation. The hotel partners with local artisans to host monthly "Shrine Nights," featuring traditional music performances and tea ceremony workshops.

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Within a 5-minute walk of Kasuga Shrine, visit Gion Yatai, a sake-focused izakaya serving fresh Seto Inland Sea seafood grilled daily. Its outdoor seating mimics the shrine’s plaza atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy sunset views of the vermilion torii.

Also recommended is Ichijō-an, offering a limited-time "Shrine Blessing Meal" featuring handmade sushi and wagashi, styled with bamboo mats and paper umbrellas reminiscent of Edo-period pilgrims.

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