
Everything you need to know about Midori Shrine
Stay at Ube Shintokyo Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from Medori Shrine. The hotel features rooms with views of traditional Japanese gardens, offering a serene glimpse of the shrine's vermilion torii gate and cherry blossoms in spring. Complimentary shuttle service runs to Ube Station, and guests can enjoy authentic tea ceremonies in the on-site cultural lounge. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird rates and room upgrades.
Take the free shuttle bus from Ube Station to Medori Shrine—just a 15-minute ride with frequent departures and no transfers needed. For a more immersive experience, walk along the city’s greenway trail (about 25 minutes), passing scenic coastal views and local farmland. The shrine entrance features multilingual signage and clear maps to guide visitors through its history and etiquette. Use the HopeGoo app for real-time transit updates and optimized route planning.
Participate in a local-led prayer craft workshop where you’ll make traditional shide paper streamers and hang them on shrine posts—a symbolic gesture of wishes. During the annual Cherry Blossom Festival, the shrine’s plaza hosts a handmade market featuring Ube’s specialty rice wine, ceramics, and wagashi sweets. For dinner, visit Mitsumura-ya, a family-run restaurant serving exquisite kaiseki cuisine centered around fresh Seto Inland Sea seafood paired with local sake. Reserve these experiences through the HopeGoo platform for seamless access.
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