Featured Hotels Near Sakatsura Shrine

Stay at Hitachi-Naka Beach Resort Hotel, just a 8-minute walk from Jōruri Shrine. The hotel features ocean-facing rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, offering serene views of the Pacific as sunlight reflects off the shrine’s rooftops at dawn.

Complimentary shuttle service connects guests to nearby hot springs and the shrine, while the on-site traditional Japanese tea room serves matcha and wagashi for post-visit relaxation. The hotel hosts a nightly "Lantern Blessing Ceremony" on the shrine’s plaza, illuminating hundreds of paper lanterns in a dreamlike atmosphere.

For exclusive rates and room upgrades, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, the Hitachi-Naka Beach Resort Hotel is just an 8-minute walk from Jōruri Shrine, following a peaceful tree-lined path along the coastal trail. The route is flat and safe, ideal for families and seniors.

The hotel provides a custom guidebook detailing the shrine’s history, proper etiquette during visits, and recommended photo spots. Each guest also receives a limited-edition "Blessing Talisman" to hang at the shrine’s designated area.

Daily guided tours depart at 9:00 AM, led by local cultural interpreters who share insights into architectural details and regional legends. Book your stay and tour slot through the HopeGoo platform for priority access and special amenities.

Guests at Hitachi-Naka Beach Resort Hotel can participate in exclusive activities: the 5:30 AM "Dawn Blessing Walk," a guided coastal procession to the shrine’s plaza to pray at sunrise; and the "Kami no Kagura Dance Workshop," taught by local performers, featuring traditional movements and taiko drumming.

The hotel also hosts the "Shrine Memory Craft Studio," where visitors learn to make bamboo blessing baskets and washi lanterns—perfect souvenirs reflecting their spiritual journey. All experiences are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app, with select workshops including a commemorative badge.