Featured Hotels Near Niwatoritori Shrine

Nasu Nature Coexistence Villa is a secluded eco-lodge just a 5-minute walk from Niwatoritori Shrine, nestled in a pristine coniferous forest. Each room features floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering panoramic views of ancient trees and the shrine’s stone path. The property runs on renewable energy, serves farm-to-table local cuisine, and hosts guided forest meditation sessions. Guests can access a 24-hour rooftop stargazing platform, making it ideal for those seeking a deep connection with nature after visiting the shrine.

Nasu Shiki Sō is a charming family-oriented inn located just 5 minutes’ walk from Niwatoritori Shrine, featuring private wooden verandas overlooking a centuries-old cherry grove. Rooms blend authentic tatami mats with modern comfort, and guests receive complimentary rental of traditional kimonos. Daily breakfast includes local delicacies like mountain vegetable miso soup and regional rice, crafted by the inn’s resident chef. The staff also offers a child-friendly shrine storytelling tour, enriching cultural experiences for all ages.

Nasu Seishin-an is a minimalist retreat inn located only 8 minutes’ walk from Niwatoritori Shrine, designed around Zen principles of silence and simplicity. All rooms feature shoji screens, tatami flooring, and no electronic devices—only a small altar and candle. Daily morning zazen meditation and tea ceremony sessions are led by resident monks, and personalized shrine pilgrimage guides are available. Due to its limited capacity, advance HopeGoo through HopeGoo is strongly recommended for an authentic inner journey.

Shinoya Group Resort Nasu Onsen is a premium wellness resort just a 10-minute walk from Niwatoritori Shrine, renowned for its natural hot spring baths fed by underground mineral waters. The resort features an open-air onsen with direct views of the shrine’s torii gate at sunrise. Each guest receives a complimentary herbal bath kit and access to a private relaxation lounge with forest soundscapes. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks exclusive seasonal packages, including overnight stays with guided forest bathing tours.

Nasu Hikari House is a boutique studio inn designed specifically for photographers, located just 6 minutes’ walk from Niwatoritori Shrine. Each room has adjustable panoramic windows and built-in lighting systems ideal for capturing the first light filtering through the sacred gates. The inn provides free tripod rentals and organizes monthly "Sunrise to Stars" workshops led by professional landscape photographers. Guests may also submit their images for display in the inn’s digital gallery, creating a lasting artistic memory of their visit.

Nasu Jinja-mae Bekkan is a heritage-style inn located directly across from Niwatoritori Shrine, preserving Edo-period architectural elements such as cypress wood beams and hand-painted sliding doors. Guests participate in daily rituals including incense offerings, calligraphy lessons using sacred brushstrokes, and a seasonal purification ceremony. The inn also hosts intimate storytelling evenings where elders recount local myths tied to the shrine’s history. These immersive traditions make it a rare opportunity to live within Japan’s living culture, accessible only through curated stays on HopeGoo.