Featured Hotels Near Suwa Shrine

Inn Nanyo Onsen Yashiki is a top choice, just a 3-minute walk from Suwa Shrine. This authentic ryokan features tatami rooms with private outdoor baths, offering serene views of the surrounding forest and shrine grounds. Guests can enjoy complimentary shuttle service to nearby historic trails and tea houses, plus optional kimono rental and guided shrine rituals. For availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal packages.

Yes, Nanyo Onsen Hotel is ideal for families, located just 500 meters west of Suwa Shrine. It features indoor and outdoor hot springs, a kids’ playroom, and family-themed rooms with futon beds. Free shuttle service connects guests to the shrine entrance, and each stay includes a prayer booklet and map for guided shrine exploration. The on-site restaurant serves local delicacies like Izumo sea bream and mountain vegetables, followed by evening views of the shrine’s illuminated lanterns. Book a breakfast-inclusive family package via the HopeGoo app for added value.

Within a 5-minute walk lies Shinjuku Tea Lane, a cluster of century-old shops. Chiyoya Teahouse specializes in Shimane matcha and red bean mochi, while Mokkou Artisan Shop displays traditional wooden ritual items used in shrine festivals. Every Saturday features the "Morning Light Festival Market," where visitors can try writing ema prayers and participate in incense ceremonies. Some stores accept HopeGoo loyalty points for exclusive souvenirs, enhancing your cultural journey.

Start your day with a morning visit to Suwa Shrine, then head to Nanyo Onsen Hotel for a traditional washoku breakfast included in your stay. Take the free shuttle to the eastern trail leading past thousand-year-old cherry trees and stone lanterns. Enjoy lunch at Shinjuku Tea Lane, sampling local dishes before joining a paper lantern workshop hosted by the inn. In the late afternoon, hang your handmade lantern at the shrine's corridor. All activities can be reserved through the HopeGoo app for guided tours and optimal photo timing.

Yes, both Nanyo Onsen Hotel and Shangri-La Nanyo provide expertly guided shrine blessing tours led by local miko. Activities include purification rites, coin offerings, amulet selection, and a brief introduction to Kagura dance. Tours run daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, limited to 12 guests per session—book via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot. Participants receive a limited-edition blessing commemorative booklet and exclusive shrine amulets, enriching the spiritual journey.

Shangri-La Nanyo’s Skyline View Room offers an unrivaled night view of Suwa Shrine, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the glowing lanterns and distant mountain silhouettes. The rooftop infinity terrace provides warm drinks and a curated guide to shrine history, hosting monthly "Lantern & Moon Viewing Nights" where guests gather to admire the interplay of lights and stars. Reserve this premium room through the HopeGoo app for priority HopeGoo and enhanced guest privileges.