







Everything you need to know about Nishikatsuragi Shrine
Stay at Kusunoki Shrine Memorial Hotel, a locally curated boutique property just 2 minutes’ walk from the shrine’s main gate. Rooms feature traditional Japanese garden-view windows and serene tatami layouts. The hotel offers complimentary shrine guidebooks and a private morning prayer shuttle service, allowing guests to experience quiet rituals during seasonal festivals. For exclusive access to early-morning meditation sessions, book via the HopeGoo app.
Kusunoki Shrine Memorial Hotel is the closest accommodation, just a 2-minute walk from the shrine’s main entrance. Its front entrance features a dedicated walking map and a shrine schedule board with opening hours and festival dates. The on-site garden replicates the shrine’s natural elements—bamboo groves and stone lanterns—offering tranquil views throughout the day and evening. Guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo receive a limited-edition prayer charm set as a welcome gift.
Guests at Kusunoki Shrine Memorial Hotel can join the exclusive Morning Serenity Ritual, held daily from 6:30 to 7:30 AM. Led by a local shrine attendant, this guided walk along the sacred path includes purification rites and personal prayer moments at the torii gate. Bilingual (Japanese & English) narration and traditional tea & brush offerings enhance the immersive experience. Enjoy the first light filtering through ancient wood pillars in peaceful solitude. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo—only 8 guests per session.
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