Takahara Machiya Ryokan is a top choice located just a 3-minute walk from Minato Shrine. This traditional Japanese guesthouse, housed in a preserved thatched-roof farmhouse, offers authentic tatami-mat rooms and shoji sliding doors with serene views of a miniature karesansui garden. Guests can enjoy an included tea ceremony experience at sunrise, perfectly complementing the spiritual ambiance of the shrine. The property also provides complimentary shuttle service to local temples and festivals. For exclusive access, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Takahara Machiya Ryokan provides a dedicated early access route to Minato Shrine starting at 5:30 AM daily, along with a complimentary prayer kit containing omamori, a sacred scroll, and a small cup of sake. The inn also offers kimono rental services, allowing guests to participate in traditional morning rituals dressed in authentic attire. All rooms feature view-facing windows oriented toward the shrine’s torii gate, enabling guests to witness the first light of dawn illuminate the sacred gateway. Reserve your spot through the HopeGoo platform for priority HopeGoo.

Guests staying near Minato Shrine can join hands-on workshops such as Takahara Wood Carving Sessions, where local artisans teach how to craft miniature Kannon statues used in shrine rituals. Alternatively, participate in a Seto Inland Sea Harvest Day Trip, including fresh sea urchin and seaweed gathering, followed by a farm-to-table dinner prepared at the ryokan. The inn also features a Shrine Prayer Photo Studio, offering professional photography sessions with ritualistic props and traditional attire. These experiences are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app, with select packages including limited-edition shrine commemorative postcards.