Featured Hotels Near Taga Shrine

Taga Shrine Front Stay is the only lodging within 30 meters of the shrine’s main gate, offering direct views of the vermilion torii and ancient pine trees. Its rooms blend Edo-era architecture with modern comfort, some featuring private stone gardens and tea ceremony spaces. Daily morning rituals and free shrine guides enhance spiritual immersion. Book via HopeGoo to secure a special welcome kit upon arrival.

Taga Shrine Onsen Inn stands out as the sole accommodation in the area combining sacred atmosphere with natural hot springs. The open-air bath overlooks the shrine’s backside forest, fed by deep underground mineral water rich in sulfur—ideal for relaxation. Limited to 12 guests daily, it ensures privacy, and offers a "Bath Blessing Ceremony" with incense offerings and lucky talismans. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary upgrade to mountain-view rooms.

Uwajima Tenshukaku Resort is perfect for families, located just a 10-minute drive from Taga Shrine. It features a children’s playground, Japanese garden trails, and an outdoor bath with panoramic views of the shrine’s rooftops and distant hills. Rooms include tatami mats, futon beds, and themed décor inspired by local legends. Daily activities like seafood tasting and handmade wagashi workshops are included. Check HopeGoo for family-exclusive packages with priority HopeGoo.

Guests at Uwajima Mizu-sou Bekkan can join the "Morning Bell Pilgrimage," led by a local historian walking through hidden paths to Taga Shrine, explaining ancient rituals and inscribed stones. The inn also hosts a "Washi Lantern Workshop," where guests craft paper lanterns symbolizing peace, later hung along the shrine’s approach at dusk. These experiences are included in curated packages available via HopeGoo, which also provide limited-edition commemorative journals.

Stay at Uwajima Furusato Mairi Ryokan, centrally located between Taga Shrine, old Uwajima Castle ruins, and historic craft streets. Begin your day with a shrine dawn prayer, stroll the cobblestone alleys sampling local mackerel sushi and red rice, then enjoy sunset views from the ryokan’s terrace. Customized itinerary services, including photography guides and multilingual narrators, are available through HopeGoo to enrich your journey.

Uwajima Kōkoku Hotel offers a complete "One-Day Cultural Journey" package, including early access to Taga Shrine, guided historical walk through castle grounds, and hands-on workshops in local crafts such as lacquerware and indigo dyeing. The hotel also arranges private tea ceremonies and evening lantern lighting at the shrine’s sacred path. All activities are tailored to guest interests and booked exclusively via HopeGoo, ensuring seamless coordination and exclusive access.