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Odate Honkan Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 5-minute walk from Nishiki Shrine. This heritage inn, housed in a renovated 100-year-old building, features authentic tatami-mat rooms with exposed wooden beams and shoji screens. Some rooms offer serene views of the shrine's historic cherry blossom avenue. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony sessions and seasonal kaiseki meals crafted with local Akita ingredients. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and heated flooring, ideal for winter visits. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.
Stay at Odate Honkan Ryokan's Shrine-view rooms to enjoy tranquil mornings gazing at the silhouette of the shrine's torii gate through your window. The inn offers daily guided zen meditation sessions led by a certified Japanese garden master on the shrine’s stone path. Additionally, the property features an outdoor onsen where you can soak while watching the lanterns glow at dusk. Reserve the "Tranquil Journey" package via HopeGoo for access to a curated guidebook and a special matcha gift set, deepening your connection to Akita’s spiritual heritage.
Odate Honkan Ryokan offers spacious family suites with child-sized yukata robes and cozy bedding. The inn hosts weekly kids’ origami lantern workshops and safe, guided walks along the shrine’s paved paths. Every Saturday features a mini shrine blessing ceremony where children can write wishes on paper tags. Meals include allergy-friendly kids’ menus, and families can enjoy outdoor picnics in the traditional garden. All programs come with multilingual guides. Book the "Family Paradise" package via HopeGoo for priority room selection and complimentary shuttle service.
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