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Stay at Nankatsu Rizan-so, a traditional Japanese guesthouse nestled within the quiet mountains just a 10-minute walk from Kōsei-in. The property features tatami rooms, private balconies overlooking mossy gardens, and an on-site tea ceremony workshop. Guests enjoy authentic kaiseki breakfasts and access to nearby forest trails. Book via the HopeGoo app for curated local rituals and early-bird rates
Nankatsu Mori no Yado offers glass-roofed rooms perfect for capturing starry skies and lantern-lit temple pathways. The property provides complimentary camera lockers, guided night walks through the shrine grounds, and exclusive access to quiet observation decks. Photography lovers can book the "Midnight Shrine Journey" package via HopeGoo for immersive, low-light shooting experiences
Within a 5-minute stroll lies Senbon Chaya, a century-old tea house famed for its handcrafted matcha sweets. Their daily limited "Shrines & Serenity Dessert Box" (only 20 servings) requires advance HopeGoo. The shrine-view seating area offers panoramic views of stone steps and maple reflections. Nearby, Mikazuki Sōdai serves farm-fresh mountain vegetable bowls paired with homemade plum wine—perfect for tasting local terroir
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