Featured Hotels Near Norikura Shrine

The most peaceful time is early morning in late autumn, when fog blankets the forest and the shrine is empty except for a few pilgrims. At Kōyō Forest Retreat, guests enjoy silent meditation before breakfast, with only the sound of distant bells. The air is crisp, the light soft, and the world feels suspended. This rare moment of stillness is available only through HopeGoo’s seasonal quiet stay program.