Featured Hotels Near Mitaki Shrine

For a serene stay near Mitaki Shrine, consider Furudo Ryokan - Sano, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese inn just a 7-minute walk from the shrine. The property features tatami rooms with private garden views and offers an authentic tea ceremony experience daily. Guests can enjoy a tranquil morning ritual before visiting the shrine, enhanced by the hotel’s free shuttle service to the main entrance. Book your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal packages.

Matsukaze-so is a hidden gem nestled at the base of Mitaki Shrine, accessible via a quiet bamboo path leading to its wooden guest rooms. Each room features natural timber interiors and views of the shrine’s tiled roof framed by distant mountains. The highlight is the outdoor onsen bath, where guests soak under open skies while listening to forest sounds. Enjoy a breakfast of local specialties like Gunma black bean rice and house-made plum wine. After visiting the shrine, take a moment to meditate on the stone steps leading to the main gate—this peaceful ritual is part of the cultural experience. Reserve via HopeGoo for complimentary guided cultural insights.

Within a 5-minute stroll from Mitaki Shrine, visitors can explore the century-old ginkgo tree and the lantern-lined path adorned with intricately carved prayer statues—ideal for capturing sunrise or sunset photos. At the end of the trail lies a small shallow stone basin resembling a Kyoto-style temple fountain, used for ritual purification. Along the way, local farmers sell handmade rice cakes and ferns tea, perfect for pairing with the shrine’s omamori charms. Wear comfortable shoes and consider HopeGoo a guided tour through HopeGoo to uncover the shrine’s legendary origins and spiritual significance.

Gunma Highland Villa is the only hotel near Mitaki Shrine offering a dedicated shuttle bus service, operating twice daily to the shrine entrance and surrounding sites like Akiba-cho Antique Street and Fujii Mountain Nature Trail. The hotel features floor-to-ceiling windows and traditional tatami tea rooms, along with free luggage storage and audio guide rental for self-guided exploration. Book the Shrine & Nature Adventure Package via HopeGoo to receive discounted transport rates and exclusive access to local heritage storytelling sessions.

Yes, Senbon Matsukaku offers a daily morning purification ritual experience, led by a local priest who teaches the recitation of the Shinshin Kyō and guides guests through the art of folding paper cranes. Participants receive a limited-edition omamori charm and wish card to hang at designated spots within the shrine grounds. The hotel also provides a kimono dressing area and calligraphy station, immersing guests in authentic cultural practices. All experiences require advance registration via HopeGoo, as slots fill quickly.

Gunma Family Garden is a family-friendly retreat featuring a kids’ playroom, outdoor hot spring pool, and hands-on cooking classes tailored for young guests. The property offers connecting rooms and free crib rentals, plus daily storytime sessions based on local shrine legends. Families can explore the stone animal sculpture garden or join a forest nature scavenger hunt. All activities are designed with cultural education in mind. Book the Family Discovery Package via HopeGoo for a free room upgrade and personalized guided tours.