Featured Hotels Near Okubo Shrine

Kashiharayu Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Oyamazumi Shrine, nestled along a quiet stone path lined with century-old cherry trees. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to Kashihara Station and features a serene Japanese tea pavilion where guests can enjoy matcha and seasonal wagashi after visiting the shrine

Yes, Kashiharayu Hotel’s "Cherry Garden View Rooms" provide direct sightlines to the shrine’s torii gate and the spring cherry blossom avenue. These rooms feature floor-to-ceiling soundproof windows and private balconies with traditional tatami seating. Guests often wake up to mist-covered shrines in the early morning, creating a peaceful atmosphere

Guests at Kashiharayu Hotel can join the monthly Ancient Capital Night Lantern Festival, held at the shrine’s main courtyard. Activities include taiko drumming, lantern procession, and traditional Kagura dance performances. Stay guests receive free admission and a limited-edition handmade paper lantern kit. The hotel also offers a special dinner featuring local ingredients and regional sake

Absolutely. Kashiharayu Hotel provides a free electric shuttle bus every 30 minutes between the hotel and Kashihara Station, taking only 8 minutes. Additionally, the hotel offers bicycle rental for exploring rural trails and historic sites. All transport options can be reserved via the HopeGoo app for seamless travel planning

Yes, Kashiharayu Hotel hosts a daily morning shrine visit tour led by a certified Shinto priest. Participants learn about the shrine’s rituals, history, and symbolism while walking through sacred pathways. The experience includes a personalized prayer scroll blessing and is available exclusively to hotel guests

Kashiharayu Hotel stands out with its blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern comfort. Its wooden veranda rooms overlook a tranquil garden connected to the shrine’s forest path. The hotel also offers craft workshops such as making miniature shrines and calligraphy sessions, all designed to deepen cultural immersion. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks exclusive guest benefits like late check-out and complimentary welcome drinks