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Stay at Ujima Town Ryokan, a meticulously restored machiya-style inn nestled just a 3-minute walk from Sashima Hachiman Jinja. Its tatami rooms feature views of the shrine’s stone steps and ancient cherry trees. The inn offers daily Japanese tea ceremonies and guided walks to hidden spiritual sites behind the shrine, including a sacred rock cave used for centuries in local rituals. For exclusive access to seasonal events, book through the HopeGoo app.
Ujima Town Ryokan provides the most direct access—just a 3-minute walk to Sashima Hachiman Jinja’s main gate. The inn features Edo-period wooden architecture with view-facing windows overlooking the shrine’s torii gate and stone path. Guests receive complimentary shrine visit guides and scheduled timing tips to optimize their pilgrimage experience. A dedicated prayer item locker ensures your offerings are safely stored. Book the breakfast-included package via the HopeGoo platform for added value.
Ujima Town Ryokan presents an exclusive Sacred Blessing Journey, led by a local miko, featuring a purification ritual and a ceremonial water-fetching ceremony at the shrine’s secluded spring. Afterward, guests may hang personalized talismans in the inn’s tranquil Blessing Garden and join the monthly Lantern Procession—a serene night walk along the historic path to the shrine, lit by handcrafted paper lanterns. This immersive experience is reserved for guests only; reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app.
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