Featured Hotels Near Ryugu Shrine

Otaru Seasons Hotel is a top choice located just a 3-minute walk from Ryūgū Shrine. Its rooms blend traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern comfort, and guests enjoy complimentary kimono rentals to explore the shrine in authentic attire. The hotel also features an open-air bath overlooking the Otaru Canal at night, offering a serene, immersive experience. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive room upgrades and early-bird rates.

Guests at nearby lodgings can participate in daily Shrine Blessing Rituals, guided by local priests to experience genuine Shinto traditions. Some hotels offer "Shrine Garden Tea Ceremony" events, where you sip matcha and wagashi amid cherry blossoms or winter snowscapes. Additionally, walking 10 minutes from your hotel brings you to the Otaru Canal, whose illuminated evening views resemble scenes from a film—perfect for unforgettable memories.

Extremely convenient. Ryūgū Shrine lies in central Otaru, just a 12-minute walk from Otaru Station and the main bus terminal. Many recommended hotels provide free shuttle services, and key attractions like the Otaru Canal and Music Box Museum are within a 15-minute stroll. For exploring beyond Otaru, JR trains depart regularly to Sapporo and Furano, making this area ideal for independent travelers seeking seamless access.

Otaru Skyline Hotel stands out with its high-floor rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the vermilion torii gate of Ryūgū Shrine and the surrounding forested hills. Sunset views turn the shrine’s gate into a golden silhouette—unforgettable. The hotel also offers a private viewing terrace with hot drinks and snacks, perfect for quietly appreciating the shrine’s tranquil beauty. All view rooms are available through the HopeGoo platform with upgrade benefits.

Absolutely. Otaru Seasons Hotel hosts regular "Cultural Workshop" events including handwritten wish paper, origami crane folding, and basic Shinto etiquette lessons led by experienced guides. On weekends, they offer "Kimono Stroll in Otaru," where guests wear kimonos and walk along the canal, taking photos and performing a brief prayer ceremony at the shrine. These activities are included in select packages—ideal for deep cultural immersion.

Yes. Otaru Skyline Hotel runs a seasonal "Snow Lantern Shrine Walk" every winter, illuminating the shrine area with handmade paper lanterns against a snowy backdrop, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. Guests receive a limited-edition lantern gift set and a guided tour. Additionally, stayers can enjoy a "Hot Spring Snow Tea Party"—a cozy evening event with warm matcha and wagashi by the indoor onsen pool, gazing at the snowy shrine and canal. Reserve via HopeGoo early, as spots fill quickly.