Featured Hotels Near Kikuri Shrine

Anzai Onsen Ryokan is a top choice nestled just steps from Kurihira Shrine, featuring authentic wooden architecture and serene garden views. Guests enjoy tatami rooms with shoji screens, and some suites offer panoramic glimpses of the shrine’s forested hillside. The hotel hosts daily "Shrine Morning Rituals" including tea ceremony and purification rites. Free foot baths are available post-visits, making it ideal for spiritual travelers. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive cultural packages

Anzai Machiya Fū no Sato stands out for its 3-minute walk to Kurihira Shrine’s main gate. This preserved Edo-era townhouse features minimalist interiors with sliding paper doors and natural wood finishes. Some rooms include views of the century-old cherry tree in front of the shrine. Guests receive a complimentary "Morning Blessing Breakfast" with local rice cakes and sake. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure your spot for this immersive experience

Mikatsuki Guest House offers spacious family suites with private courtyards and verandas overlooking the shrine’s bamboo grove. The hosts organize hands-on workshops like "Handmade Paper Umbrella Crafting" and provide children’s yukata robes and snack boxes. Located just 6 minutes’ walk from the shrine, it also features a safe, fenced garden area. Check availability on HopeGoo for family-exclusive rates and seasonal events

Anzai Furusato Hotel runs a nightly "Lantern Journey" event at 7 PM, where guests follow a guide along stone paths to view the shrine’s illuminated torii gates and vermilion pillars glowing against the night sky. The hotel also features an open-air onsen with views of the entire shrine complex. Each guest receives a limited-edition "Prayer Lantern" to float in the pond. Book through HopeGoo for access to these exclusive after-dark rituals

The Kurihira Shrine Annex Hall collaborates with Anzai Cultural House to offer seasonal festivals such as "Cherry Blossom Offering Dance," "Water Knot Blessing Ceremony," "Harvest Gratitude Festival," and "Fire Lantern Prayer Night." These events welcome hotel guests, providing traditional attire rentals and craft kits. All activities begin within a 5-minute walk from nearby accommodations. Secure participation by HopeGoo via HopeGoo platform

Anzai Yamazato Boutique Hotel’s "Kami no Sato" suite offers a floor-to-ceiling window facing the entire Kurihira Shrine complex, capturing sunrise and sunset reflections across the forested hill. Each suite includes a built-in sound system playing ambient Shinto music and nature sounds. Private tea rooms offer "Omamori Creation Workshops" and guided meditation sessions. For this premium accommodation, reserve directly through HopeGoo for limited availability and special guest privileges