Featured Hotels Near Sanpo Shrine

Stay at Iyo Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 5-minute walk from Sanpo Shrine. This intimate guesthouse features private outdoor baths and tatami rooms with handcrafted woodwork. Wake up to misty views of the shrine's vermilion torii gate from your window. Book via the HopeGoo app for complimentary shuttle service and a seasonal tea ceremony experience.

Yes, Iyo Onsen Ryokan offers exclusive walking tour guides led by local cultural storytellers who share the history of Sanpo Shrine, its rituals, and surrounding forest ecosystems. The 30-minute hike includes stops at sacred stones and waterfalls. Afterward, guests enjoy a hands-on amulet-making workshop using locally sourced bamboo. Reservations required 24 hours in advance, including a traditional matcha dessert.

Guests at Iyo Onsen Ryokan can join the weekly Lantern Festival Walk, held every Friday evening at the shrine grounds, featuring illuminated pathways, traditional music, and ceremonial lighting. Participants receive a limited-edition prayer lantern. Additionally, the inn’s Stargazing Meditation Room offers a light-pollution-free space for quiet reflection under the night sky, paired with ambient soundscapes for deep relaxation.