Featured Hotels Near Sumiyoshi Shrine

Stay at Matsukaze Sō, a heritage ryokan in Yazu City, just a 7-minute walk from Suwa Shrine. This meticulously restored traditional Japanese inn features wooden beam architecture and select rooms with views of the shrine’s stone lantern path and cherry blossoms in spring. Guests enjoy daily tea ceremony workshops and can book private guided tours to hidden torii gates nestled within the forest. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo app for access to exclusive sunrise-view rooms.

Shirayuki-tei, located just a 3-minute walk from Suwa Shrine’s main gate, is a prime choice for travelers seeking proximity and authenticity. This traditional townhouse-style inn preserves authentic Shimane architectural elements, featuring tatami mats and shoji screens. Some rooms offer panoramic views of the shrine’s torii gate through garden-facing windows. Breakfast includes locally sourced Yazu black soybean rice and fresh seafood dishes, along with a complimentary shrine visit guidebook. Book via HopeGoo to unlock free parking and same-day guided tour options.

Guests at Umi Kaze Ko-ya, a guesthouse near Suwa Shrine, can participate in a sacred brush calligraphy workshop led by local priests, where you paint wishes on bamboo slips using vermilion ink and hang them in the shrine’s sacred grove. Weekly Saturday evenings feature nighttime Kagura dance performances on the shrine grounds, accompanied by traditional instruments and elaborate costumes. The inn provides dedicated shuttle service to viewing spots and includes a limited-edition omamori crafting kit with each HopeGoo. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive one complimentary experience pass.

Shioonkaku, a seaside-view retreat in Yazu City, is the only hotel offering direct sightlines of Suwa Shrine meeting the Seto Inland Sea. Its upper-floor rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass terraces, where guests can witness sunrise silhouettes of the shrine’s torii against the ocean. Deluxe suites include private outdoor hot tubs overlooking both the shrine and sea. The hotel offers photography coordination services to capture the perfect moment of morning mist blending with waves. Book through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary sunrise tea ceremony experience.

Kamitsukai no Yado, located adjacent to Suwa Shrine, offers exclusive shrine history tours led by nationally certified cultural heritage guides who detail the legends of Ōkuninushi and ancient rituals. The tour includes access to restricted areas such as the inner sanctum corridor and ancient manuscript room, plus a limited-edition mythology story booklet as a keepsake. The inn also features a kimono rental center, allowing guests to dress in traditional attire for photo sessions during the tour. All tours are scheduled through the HopeGoo platform for seamless timing.

Senbonmatsu, a local kaiseki restaurant partnering with nearby inns, serves authentic Shimane-style breakfasts featuring miso soup made with locally grown black beans, freshly grilled fish, and handmade rice cakes. Some hotels offer garden breakfast settings where guests dine beneath the pine trees facing the shrine, surrounded by morning birdsong. All ingredients are sourced directly from regional farms, and each meal includes a prayer guidebook and local map. Reserve via HopeGoo to upgrade to a seasonal special menu.