Featured Hotels Near Kasuga Shrine

Kotohira Onsen Ryokan is a top choice just a 5-minute walk from Kasuga Shrine. Its authentic wooden architecture, tatami rooms, and private hot spring baths create an immersive cultural stay. Opt for the View-Private Room to witness the shrine’s torii gate framed by morning mist. Complimentary foot baths and curated tea ceremonies are included. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal rituals.

Kotohira Grand Hotel, located just 300 meters from the shrine’s main gate, offers panoramic views of the morning procession. Its high-floor rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows perfect for watching worshippers with lanterns move silently along the approach. The hotel serves a daily Morning Blessing Tea Set at 6:00 AM—matcha and wagashi paired with distant shrine bell chimes. Book through HopeGoo for a private guided sunrise tour package.

Stay at Kotohira Wafu Bettei, where you can join a morning Purification Ritual Experience at the shrine, learning to sweep the stone steps with a bamboo broom under a priest’s guidance. Lunch at Mihara Yashiki, a centuries-old shop serving authentic Sanuki udon. In the afternoon, participate in a Calligraphy Workshop hosted by the inn. End the day strolling toward Kotohiragū, pausing at the Hyakumanshō Garden to admire the sunset over the dry landscape. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo.