Stay at Kofu Castle Town Ryokan, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese inn just a 5-minute walk from Suwa Shrine. Enjoy rooms with private garden verandas offering serene views of the shrine’s ancient cedars and misty morning rituals. The property offers complimentary kimono rentals and guided early-morning tea ceremonies, immersing guests in local spiritual traditions. With panoramic vistas of the Southern Alps from select rooms, it’s one of the few accommodations blending sacred atmosphere with alpine beauty. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to shrine visit slots and seasonal festivals.

Kofu City Central Hotel is located just 300 meters from Suwa Shrine, within walking distance of Kofu Station’s bus terminal. With free parking and 24-hour front desk service, the hotel blends modern convenience with traditional Japanese design—featuring tatami rooms and views of the shrine’s torii gate and cherry blossom groves. Guests can start their day with a locally sourced breakfast featuring Yamanashi-grown sweet potatoes, radishes, handcrafted tofu, and matcha. Book through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary shrine guidebook and limited-edition prayer talisman.

Suwako Park Matsukaze Villa is ideal for spring sakura lovers, just 1.2 km from Suwa Shrine along the Suwa River Walking Path—a 15-minute stroll. The property features a meticulously designed Japanese garden with over 80 Yoshino cherry trees; during peak bloom, pink petals drift across stone paths and reflecting ponds, creating a breathtaking "sakura snowfall" effect. Some rooms include private wooden decks offering panoramic views of blossoms framed by the shrine’s eaves. The hotel hosts evening illuminated sakura events and collaborates with a local tea house to serve a cherry blossom matcha set. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure premium rooms and viewing spots during peak season.