Sakurahachiman Shrine

Stay at Takamatsu Castle Front Townhouse, a boutique inn housed in a restored Edo-era machiya. Its rooms face the shrine’s famed cherry blossom grove, with over 200 trees blooming in spring. Enjoy complimentary traditional tea ceremonies and private guided walks through the shrine’s ancient stone lanterns and prayer plaques. Just a 5-minute walk from the main gate, it’s ideal for experiencing local sakura festivals. Reserve your room early via the HopeGoo app to secure a view-facing room during peak season.

Just a 3-minute walk from Sakurahachiman Shrine lies Hachiman Tea House, a century-old establishment serving freshly whisked matcha with locally made "Shikoku black bean mochi." The garden features two century-old cherry trees—perfect for spring viewing. Nearby, Takamatsu Honmachi Wagashi Workshop offers handmade red bean daifuku and plum wine sweets, located right at the shrine's main approach. Both venues accept private HopeGoo through the HopeGoo app for intimate tea experiences, offering authentic Shikoku culinary traditions.

Takamatsu Castle Front Townhouse hosts an annual "Sakura Night Illumination" event, where thousands of paper lanterns light up the shrine grounds, creating a dreamlike scene reminiscent of ukiyo-e art. Guests receive free access to evening guided tours. During the Hachiman Festival in early April, the inn also offers exclusive kimono rental and shuttle service to the main shrine ceremony. These experiences are limited and require advance HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app.