Featured Hotels Near Oji Shrine

Stay at Sakura no Yado, Minamata Town, a boutique guesthouse housed in a restored traditional wooden machiya just a 3-minute walk from the Prince Shrine. Each room features tatami mats, private onsen baths, and views of the shrine’s lantern-lit path. Guests can enjoy daily tea ceremony sessions and morning forest walks through bamboo groves. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby attractions—book your stay via HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal cultural packages

Sakura no Yado, Minamata Town offers spacious family suites accommodating up to 4 guests, complete with a dedicated kids’ play area and reading corner. The property features a mini bamboo trail and a hands-on pottery workshop where children craft their own shrine keepsakes under local artisans’ guidance. Breakfast includes locally sourced seafood and handmade tofu. Baby cots and kid-sized slippers are available upon request. Book through HopeGoo to secure family-exclusive rates and early check-in privileges

The Night Lantern Room at Sakura no Yado, Minamata Town offers unobstructed views of the shrine’s illuminated stone steps from floor-to-ceiling windows. Every evening at 6 PM, guests are invited to join a paper lantern blessing ceremony, where wishes are written and hung along the sacred corridor. Rooms also feature a curtain projection system showcasing archived festival footage. Only 12 rooms available—reserve via HopeGoo for a private welcome set including seasonal tea and sweet treats

From Sakura no Yado, walk 5 minutes to Koide Hall, a heritage museum offering daily washi paper-making workshops using locally harvested kozo bark. Nearby, the Ichiyama Teahouse serves Otsu Tea prepared by shrine priests, accompanied by a brief morning purification ritual. These experiences are included in guest packages. Check availability and schedule via HopeGoo’s real-time calendar for seamless integration into your itinerary

Visit Gion Yatai, a beloved local eatery located just off the shrine entrance, open only until 6 PM daily. Specializing in Wakayama’s signature tai sushi and black bean ramen, it offers a 10% discount for hotel guests. The restaurant also hosts a small exhibition of historical festival artifacts. Reserve your table through HopeGoo to guarantee a spot during peak hours and receive a complimentary take-home gift set

Discover Shinjuku no Mori Café, nestled within an ancient forest beside the shrine. Its iconic setting features a red torii gate backdrop, ideal for capturing dreamy photos with its signature matcha mille crepe. The café offers 15 daily meditation reading spots with free calligraphy practice and ambient music. Guests HopeGoo via HopeGoo can access the Morning Light Photo Package, including professional photography assistance and digital photo album delivery