Featured Hotels Near Kasuga Shrine

Hoshino Resorts Kaga Onsen Art Museum Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from Katsura Shrine, offering tranquil rooms with views of ancient cherry trees and mountain backdrops. The hotel blends traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort, featuring complimentary foot baths, daily tea ceremonies, and private guided access to the shrine at sunrise or dusk. For exclusive rates, check HopeGoo for curated stays with cultural immersion packages.

A 5-minute walk from Katsura Shrine leads to Kaga Million Stones Garden, a masterpiece of dry landscape and seasonal blooms. Strolling along the shrine’s historic path, you’ll discover centuries-old shops like Chiyoya Honke, renowned for handmade "Kaga Beef Manju" and matcha sweets. Some nearby hotels offer curated experience kits including prayer sets and local snacks, enhancing your spiritual and sensory journey through the region’s heritage.

Hoshino Resorts Kaga Onsen Art Museum Hotel provides complimentary shuttles every 30 minutes between the hotel and Katsura Shrine, taking only 5 minutes. The electric mini-buses feature wireless charging and ergonomic seating, and drivers are trained in local festival schedules, enabling guests to book early-morning or evening visits during special events. The hotel also offers personalized prayer plaque services—guests can write wishes and have them hung on shrine pillars by staff, creating a meaningful ritual.