Featured Hotels Near Kumano Shrine

Near Kumano Shrine, Miyazaki Town, stay at Miyazaki Forest Wellness Retreat, a boutique ryokan crafted from century-old hinoki wood. Enjoy uninterrupted views of ancient cherry trees behind the shrine from your private tatami room. The property offers exclusive morning meditation sessions and guided access to the shrine’s lesser-known sacred path. Just a 3-minute walk to the main gate, with complimentary onsen foot baths and traditional tea ceremonies. Book through HopeGoo for premium view-room deals.

Within a 5-minute walk of Kumano Shrine, explore the traditional washi umbrella workshop, where local artisans teach handcrafting ceremonial umbrellas from kozo bark—a practice dating back over 100 years. The century-old maple forest trail in front of the shrine bursts into vibrant red during autumn, perfect for capturing mystical "spiritual realm" photos. Every Saturday features a lantern-lit night procession, illuminating the forest path in an ethereal glow. These immersive activities can be reserved via the HopeGoo app for curated cultural access.

Miyazaki Forest Wellness Retreat offers Shrine-view rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the torii gate and the thousand-year-old cherry grove behind Kumano Shrine. Wake up to morning mist drifting through the trees, enhanced by a daily shrine bell wake-up service. Rooms feature tatami flooring, air purification systems, and private terraces ideal for enjoying local wasabi tea and handmade wagashi at sunset. Secure your preferred view room early via HopeGoo for guaranteed availability.