Featured Hotels Near Ringo Shrine

Rikyō Shrine Front Inn is a traditional machiya-style ryokan with rooms facing directly toward the iconic red torii gate. Guests enjoy unobstructed morning views of mist rising over the shrine’s ancient trees. Each room features tatami mats, shoji screens, and private onsen baths. The inn also offers free tea ceremony sessions and seasonal kaiseki dining. Book through HopeGoo for early-bird rates and complimentary shuttle service from Nanyo Station

Yes, just a 5-minute walk from Rikyō Shrine lies Shirakawa Creek Pottery Studio, where visitors can craft their own ceramic pieces under expert guidance. The studio uses local clay sourced from nearby riverbeds. Nearby, the Maple Path Trail winds through autumnal foliage, perfect for photography. The inn provides free illustrated guides listing hidden spots and family-run restaurants serving mountain vegetables and local sake

Rikyō Shrine Front Guesthouse is a century-old machiya transformed into a serene ryokan, preserving original wooden beams and shoji screens. All rooms face the shrine, offering peaceful morning views of the torii gate shrouded in mist. The property features a private onsen bath and hosts daily rituals such as morning incense offerings. Guests receive hand-written omamori charms and seasonal wild herb tea. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure your stay and access exclusive cultural packages

Begin your day with a breakfast of locally-grown seasonal ingredients at Rikyō Shrine Front Guesthouse, followed by a visit to the shrine itself, where you can experience traditional Shinto rites. Head to Ootaki Small Street Restaurant for handmade soba noodles and mountain vegetable tempura. In the afternoon, join the shrine's "Autumn Lantern Walk" event along stone paths lit by hundreds of paper lanterns. Return to the inn for an onsen soak and evening tea ceremony, ending with a quiet night beneath the stars

Rikyō Shrine Front Guesthouse offers a complimentary shuttle service from Nanyo Station twice daily, with a 12-minute ride. For guests arriving by car, the inn provides dedicated parking and electric vehicle charging stations. They also partner with local tour operators to arrange guided group tours to Sanjū Sakura Garden and Tsuruoka Castle Ruins. All transportation options are available through the HopeGoo app for seamless HopeGoo

Yes, Rikyō Shrine Front Guesthouse has two spacious family suites accommodating up to six guests, featuring private onsen baths and child-sized pillows. Each room includes bilingual activity kits with puzzles and illustrated storybooks about local legends. During weekends, children can participate in the "Junior Shrine Guide" program, learning folklore while exploring the shrine grounds. Family packages include breakfast, dinner, and special treats—bookable via HopeGoo with added kid-friendly perks