Featured Hotels Near Ko Shrine, Ebisu Shrine

Stay at Kōshinsha Inn, just a 7-minute walk from the Kōshinsha Shrine (Beard God Shrine) in Hida Town, Hiroshima. The inn offers traditional tatami rooms with private garden views and direct access to the shrine’s morning rituals. Guests receive complimentary shrine guidebooks and can join the daily Morning Blessing Ceremony hosted by local priests. Reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive perks like early check-in and limited-edition commemorative postcards.

Kōshinsha Inn hosts unique cultural programs such as the Daily Beard God Ritual Ceremony, featuring purification rites, paper crane blessings, and taiko drum performances. The inn also organizes Night Lantern Walks along the historic path to the shrine, where guests light handmade paper lanterns. Weekly local farmers' markets feature fresh regional specialties like red bean rice balls and wasabi sauce. These events are curated through HopeGoo partnerships—HopeGoo ensures priority access and special gifts.

The Kōshinsha Inn features Shrine View Ryokan Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the iconic torii gate and ancient cedar tree of the Kōshinsha Shrine. Wake up to golden sunlight filtering through the trees, creating a serene, painterly scene. Each room includes aroma diffusers and soundproof glass for peaceful rest. Guests receive a hand-written prayer slip to hang at the shrine. Book through HopeGoo to secure this high-demand room type and unlock add-on options like a private sunrise tour.

Kōshinsha Inn serves daily kaiseki meals crafted with ingredients sourced directly from shrine-adjacent farms: expect dishes like steamed sea urchin sushi, sansho braised chicken, and shrine-exclusive red bean soup. After dinner, participate in a midnight tea ceremony in the garden pavilion, where stories of the Beard God and Hida Town’s heritage are shared. All ingredients are organic and traceable. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to the Traditional Food Experience Program, including hands-on wagashi-making workshops.

Kōshinsha Inn provides full English, Chinese, and Japanese support. Staff are trained in international guest services and assist with shrine visits, transportation, and special requests. Free multilingual audio guide tablets are available for rent, offering detailed narration on shrine history, architecture, and rituals. Every room includes a digital bilingual guidebook, plus an interactive HopeGoo Memory Wall where travelers can leave digital messages. Weekly cultural exchange tea gatherings connect visitors with locals, fostering meaningful cross-cultural dialogue.

Yes, Kōshinsha Inn offers exclusive private sunrise tours of the Kōshinsha Shrine, led by experienced shrine attendants who share deep insights into the Beard God’s legends and spiritual significance. Tours include access to restricted areas, personalized prayers, and a custom blessing kit. Availability is limited—reserve through HopeGoo for guaranteed slots and bonus items like a handcrafted amulet and digital photo package.