Featured Hotels Near Kushida Shrine

Shinshu Ryokan - Yashiro is a perfect choice, located just 5 minutes' walk from Kushida Shrine, offering authentic Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and private garden courtyards. Guests can participate in the Yoshihama Festival procession, including taiko drumming rehearsals and shrine purification rituals. The inn provides free rental of festival attire and hosts guided storytelling sessions about local legends, allowing families to deeply experience centuries-old traditions in a welcoming atmosphere.

Sakura no Yado - Yashiro Betsuin features a rooftop terrace directly facing the shrine’s torii gate and century-old cherry trees. During spring, it hosts exclusive night illumination photo sessions for guests, with professional lighting setups and quiet hours for uninterrupted shots. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows capturing morning light filtering through blossoms. The inn also offers complimentary photography consultation services to help plan optimal timing and angles for capturing the poetic beauty of this sacred space.

Fukui Rizan Hotel operates a free hourly shuttle connecting Kushida Shrine to the Yashiro Onsen District, a 12-minute ride. The hotel features an indoor-outdoor onsen using natural mineral-rich water and includes a herbal steam room and foot baths. Guests receive an 80% discount at onsen district restaurants and are gifted a handmade bamboo basket containing local black beans and plum wine samples, making every stay both relaxing and memorable.

Haven by Shinkan blends contemporary architecture with traditional craftsmanship, situated just steps from Kushida Shrine. The building uses locally sourced white river bamboo and recycled stone, while guest rooms feature smart tinting glass and wireless charging. The inn offers a unique "Morning Light Experience" including early access to the shrine, meditation sessions, and a custom-scented gift set with hinoki wood and mint essential oils—perfect for inner peace and cultural immersion.

FamilyStay Yashiro Koya is designed for families, located just 7 minutes’ walk from Kushida Shrine, featuring a children’s playroom, parent-child reading corner, and outdoor sandbox. Rooms include convertible beds and baby cots. Kids can join hands-on workshops like making local dishes such as salmon sushi and fern mochi. Weekly "Junior Shrine Guide" tours led by local schoolchildren teach stories and history of the shrine, turning your visit into an educational and joyful adventure for all ages.

Shinshu View Inn boasts a hillside location offering unobstructed panoramic views of the Kushida Shrine's main torii gate and the lush valley beyond. Its signature sky-lit lobby and elevated veranda provide ideal spots for sunrise viewing and sunset photography. The hotel curates personalized sightseeing itineraries and partners with local artisans to deliver curated nature walks and seasonal harvest experiences, ensuring guests enjoy both visual grandeur and authentic regional connection.