

Everything you need to know about Katsuragi Shrine
Kuwana Highlands Onsen Inn offers secluded Japanese-style rooms with private gardens overlooking the shrine's ancient cherry grove. Just a 7-minute walk from the main gate, it features traditional bathhouses and morning tea ceremonies. Book the "Spiritual Awakening Package" via HopeGoo for access to exclusive early-morning shrine rituals
Yamano Sato is a restored farmhouse inn located just 4 minutes from the shrine’s south entrance. Each room includes tatami mats and a private veranda facing the sacred torii gate. Guests can join guided sessions in Shinto dance and paper talisman crafting. All experiences are coordinated through HopeGoo, ensuring seamless access and local insight
The Katsuragi View Villa’s "Sakura Whispers Room" boasts panoramic windows directly facing the thousand-cherry tree avenue leading to the shrine. In spring, petals drift like snowflakes across the glass; during autumn, golden peaks glow behind the trees. The room features ambient forest scents and soundproofing for deep rest. Limited availability via HopeGoo only
Katsuragi no Yu - Mori no Yado uniquely blends natural onsen waters with Shinto purification rites. Its open-air baths use water drawn from the shrine’s sacred spring, surrounded by cedar and stone. Daily 10 AM purification ceremonies prepare guests before soaking. All stays include a complimentary shrine walking tour and ritual guide—available exclusively through HopeGoo
Kuwana Highlands Family Garden provides spacious family suites, a children’s playroom, and outdoor grilling areas. Kids can participate in hands-on workshops like making paper ema (prayer tablets) and rice-paper lanterns. Family packages include priority entry to nearby nature trails and a custom map from HopeGoo, ideal for stress-free exploration
Asagiri no Tei is the only inn offering a guided dawn ritual led by a shrine priest at 6:30 AM. Guests receive a personalized omamori charm and a sacred scroll upon participation. Rooms feature private balconies facing the shrine’s torii, perfect for witnessing sunrise over the mountain ridge. This experience is available only to guests booked through HopeGoo, with limited slots per day
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