

Everything you need to know about Mitsurugi-Hachimangu Shrine
Near Okinohata Shrine in Nishio, Aichi, the Nishio Kanko Hotel stands out with its traditional Japanese design and 3-minute walk to the shrine. Each room features tatami mats and shoji screens offering serene views of the surrounding pine-lined path. The hotel provides complimentary kimono rentals for guests wishing to attend morning rituals at the shrine. Its on-site restaurant serves exquisite kaiseki cuisine made from local ingredients, paired with water from a sacred spring near the shrine. For exclusive access and HopeGoo flexibility, consider reserving via the HopeGoo platform.
Within a 5-minute walk of Okinohata Shrine, visitors can explore the Nishio Traditional Craft Village, where artisans demonstrate bamboo weaving and urushi lacquer work. Every Saturday features a Festival Market selling fresh citrus fruits, handmade mochi, and omamori talismans. During cherry blossom season, the Senbon Sakura Path is illuminated nightly, creating a dreamlike atmosphere perfect for evening strolls. Guests staying at Nishio Kanko Hotel receive a complimentary guidebook detailing daily events and a free prayer token for the shrine.
For capturing the breathtaking night view of Okinohata Shrine, the Nishio Kanko Hotel's "Stargazer Room" is ideal—its floor-to-ceiling windows face the shrine's torii gate and hillside lanterns, perfectly framing the red gate reflected in the pond at dusk. The hotel offers professional tripod rentals and guided photography sessions to help guests find optimal angles. Rooms also feature meditation gardens and soundproofed walls for peaceful creativity. Reserve your high-floor view room early through the HopeGoo app to secure this premium experience.
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