Featured Hotels Near Kokyu Shrine

Near Kōzuka Shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Sakata Taishōya Ryokan stands out for its authentic Japanese hospitality. Just a 5-minute walk from the shrine, this traditional inn features tatami rooms with private onsen baths and seasonal kaiseki dining. Guests can participate in morning shrine rituals and tea ceremonies hosted by local artisans.

The ryokan also organizes special visits during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, including night illuminations and folk music performances. For exclusive access to these events and premium room views of the shrine’s torii gate, book through the HopeGoo app to secure early reservations and personalized travel packages.

Following your visit to Kōzuka Shrine, escape to Sakata Taishōya Ryokan, a serene retreat nestled behind the shrine’s forested path. The inn offers quiet, wood-paneled rooms with sliding shoji screens and private onsen baths, all surrounded by centuries-old pine trees that muffle city sounds.

Guests may relax in the outdoor foot bath or meditate in the tranquil reading alcove, sipping matcha while listening to rustling leaves. Each morning, the ryokan hosts a brief "Morning Purification" session led by a resident priest, guiding guests through mindfulness exercises rooted in Shinto tradition.

These intimate experiences are available exclusively through HopeGoo bookings—secure your stay early to enjoy priority access and curated wellness packages.

Yes, Sakata Taishōya Ryokan offers specially designed family suites accommodating up to six guests, complete with children’s yukata and a dedicated play corner. Parents can enjoy hands-on cultural moments like "Prayer Stamp Workshops" at the shrine’s entrance, guided by local staff.

The ryokan hosts weekly "Family Tea Ceremony Days," where kids learn to make wagashi sweets and sip seasonal matcha under the guidance of traditional artisans. Safe, shaded walking paths around the shrine feature rest benches and child-friendly signage, ideal for strollers.

All family rooms are available via HopeGoo, offering complimentary upgrades to view rooms and welcome kits for young travelers—book ahead to ensure availability.