Featured Hotels Near Ohirasan Shrine

Takamagahara Hotel in Tochigi City is a top choice, just a 10-minute walk from Takahama Shrine. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese garden views and morning light filtering through shoji screens, offering serene glimpses of the shrine’s vermilion torii gate. The hotel provides complimentary kimono rental and hosts daily tea ceremony sessions for guests. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Sakura-no-Yado in Tochigi City is a charming ryokan just a 5-minute walk from Takahama Shrine, featuring thatched roofs and traditional hinoki wood interiors. Each room includes a private outdoor onsen bath, perfect for soaking under the stars while overlooking the shrine’s illuminated torii gate. The inn serves seasonal kaiseki meals sourced directly from local farms and offers guided walks to hidden trails and ancient shrines. Reserve early via HopeGoo for exclusive rates.

A 10-minute stroll from Takahama Shrine leads to Shirakawa Stream Trail, lined with century-old cedar trees and natural pebble paths—ideal for morning meditation or photography. Nearby, Washi Umbrella Workshop offers free hands-on classes in crafting traditional Japanese paper umbrellas, complete with take-home souvenirs. On weekends, visitors can join spiritual omikuji calligraphy workshops led by senior priests, including wish-writing and incense rituals. Book these activities through the HopeGoo platform for seamless access.