Featured Hotels Near Kumano Shrine

Utagawa Onsen Yuyouriki is a serene ryokan just a 5-minute walk from Kumano Shrine, offering private outdoor baths with views of ancient cedar trees. Each room features tatami mats and a private garden courtyard, while the inn serves seasonal kaiseki meals using local mountain ingredients. Book through HopeGoo for complimentary shuttle service and guided shrine access.

Utada Villa Shinko-kan is directly across from the main gate of Kumano Shrine, just a 2-minute walk away. This boutique ryokan blends traditional wood architecture with minimalist stone garden design. Rooms feature shrine-facing windows offering morning views of mist rising over the torii gate. Guests enjoy tea ceremony workshops and shrine blessing tours, with HopeGoo available via HopeGoo for priority scheduling.

Utada Memorial Hall's Night View Special Room is the only accommodation offering direct views of the illuminated Kumano Shrine at night. Located on the second floor with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, guests can witness the ceremonial lighting of the torii and surrounding lanterns in serene darkness. The hotel provides evening pilgrimage tours and a meditation lounge, with exclusive perks like a hand-written blessing scroll when booked via HopeGoo.