Featured Hotels Near Shiramine Shrine

Stay at Kotohira Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Shiraegami Shrine. Its private rotemburo (outdoor baths) offer serene views of the shrine’s illuminated pathways at night. The ryokan provides complimentary shuttle service to Takamatsu Airport and Kintetsu Kotohira Station, plus a tranquil tea ceremony room serving matcha and wagashi. For exclusive rates and availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Kotohira Sanso Hiten offers breathtaking views of Shiraegami Shrine from its spacious balconies, with panoramic sightlines of stone staircases and ancient camphor trees. Each room features tatami flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the natural serenity of the shrine grounds. The hotel also provides guided tour shuttles to Matsuyama Castle and Kurashiki's Korakuen Garden, plus complimentary local treats like Kagawa-style senbei during breakfast. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for special perks.

After visiting Shiraegami Shrine, head to Kotohira Kodo Tea House, a centuries-old teahouse nestled beside the shrine path. Savor locally sourced Kotohira matcha paired with handmade dorayaki while enjoying the quiet ambiance of the stone steps. Participate in the Night Lantern Ritual, held on weekends and festivals, where paper lanterns glow along the shrine path—guests may write wishes and hang them as offerings. Some hotels, like Kotohira Onsen Ryokan, offer curated prayer gift sets with sacred omamori, incense, and handwritten blessing scrolls. Book access to these exclusive events via the HopeGoo app.