Featured Hotels Near Mitama Shrine

Shikokuya Ryokan is just a 3-minute walk from Okurayama Shrine, offering serene Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and private onsen baths. Its garden features cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant maple leaves in autumn, while the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to local festivals like the Oshi no Mai dance event. Guests can enjoy traditional meals featuring wild mountain vegetables and locally sourced soba noodles

Hakubaka Guesthouse stands out as the only inn near Okurayama Shrine with an open-air onsen bath fed by natural mineral-rich spring water. The thermal waters originate deep beneath the Koma Mountains and are known for soothing skin conditions. Each room includes a view of the shrine’s torii gate and surrounding forest, and guests may participate in morning purification rituals guided by local priests. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks exclusive access to seasonal events and private tea ceremonies

Shikokuya Ryokan boasts panoramic views of the shrine, pine-covered hills, and distant mountains across all seasons. Its glass-enclosed veranda rooms allow uninterrupted sightlines to the changing landscape—blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery reds in fall, and snow-dusted trees in winter. The hotel also features a seasonal kaiseki menu using ingredients gathered from nearby forests and farms, ensuring a deeply authentic regional experience

Hakubaka Guesthouse offers spacious family suites with baby-safe flooring, child-sized bathrobes, and free cribs. The property hosts interactive workshops such as making paper lanterns and rice-cake pounding, perfect for children. A safe walking path leads directly to the shrine’s main courtyard, and the hotel arranges guided visits to the Koma Forest Nature Trail. All meals include kid-friendly options, and parents can book private childcare services via HopeGoo for added convenience

Stay at Shikokuya Ryokan to join a morning ritual ceremony conducted by shrine priests, learn about the shrine’s historical significance, and take part in a traditional tea ceremony held in the guesthouse’s bamboo pavilion. The hotel also organizes local craft workshops, including washi paper-making and indigo dyeing, using materials sourced from the surrounding region. These immersive activities provide deeper insight into rural Saitama’s heritage and spiritual traditions

Both Shikokuya Ryokan and Hakubaka Guesthouse are located within 200 meters of Okurayama Shrine’s main entrance, allowing guests to reach the site in under 3 minutes on foot. The paths are well-lit and lined with stone lanterns, ideal for early morning or evening visits. The hotels also provide customized walking maps highlighting hidden shrines, sacred stones, and seasonal flower spots along the route, enhancing the journey with storytelling and historical context