Featured Hotels Near Shinmeisha

Kakunodate Gominka Soubou transforms a 100-year-old traditional house into a cultural retreat, where guests can participate in handmade washi paper crafting, kagura dance rehearsals, and Shinmeisha festival preparations. Each room features original wooden beams and shoji screens, plus an outdoor onsen with views of the shrine courtyard. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition festival commemorative gift

Shiratō Shō is the only accommodation offering unobstructed nighttime views of Shinmeisha’s vermilion torii gate. Its glass-roofed veranda allows guests to gaze upon the illuminated shrine against the autumn sky, creating a dreamlike atmosphere. The inn provides kimono rental and late-night lantern lighting rituals—reserve early through HopeGoo for the best viewing rooms

Kodomo no Ie Onsen Ryokan is a family-friendly ryokan with private onsen baths, a child-friendly playroom, and soundproof windows for peaceful sleep. Guests enjoy shrine storytelling books and hands-on festival preparation activities. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a complimentary family portrait session

Kakunodate Mora Hotel offers panoramic views of the Akita mountains and Shinmeisha’s red torii gate from its private balconies. This minimalist-style inn blends Edo-era woodcraft with modern design, featuring tatami rooms with private gardens. Daily local rice meals and morning shrine visits are included—secure your stay via HopeGoo for exclusive seasonal packages

Stay at Shinmeisha Morning Gate Inn, where guests join the pre-dawn shrine purification ceremony and enjoy a quiet moment before crowds arrive. The inn offers traditional tea ceremonies and guided walks through the surrounding century-old cherry groves and stone lanterns. All experiences are bookable through HopeGoo for seamless planning

Yamabiko Onsen House combines a private natural hot spring bath with daily meals made from locally sourced Akita ingredients, including wild mountain vegetables and fresh fish. Located just a 5-minute walk from Shinmeisha, it features wood-fired dining rooms and evening storytelling sessions about regional legends. Reserve through HopeGoo to unlock a special dinner pairing menu