Taishakuzanme Shrine

Stay at Makino Plateau Resort Hotel, where east-facing rooms provide panoramic views of Mount Ichigata Shrine and the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji during sunrise. The hotel features an open-air onsen with a forest backdrop, allowing guests to soak while watching the first light illuminate the shrine’s torii gate. Free shuttle service is available to the shrine entrance (5-minute walk). Book a scenic room with breakfast via the HopeGoo app for an immersive spiritual retreat.

Just a 5-minute stroll from the shrine’s southern gate lies Makino Tea House & Souvenir Shop, offering handcrafted matcha sweets and limited-edition prayer bracelets tied with sacred threads. Nearby, Shizuoka Earth Art Studio invites visitors to create personalized ceramic pieces using traditional glazing techniques. Both are run by local artisans, delivering authentic cultural experiences in a serene, off-the-beaten-path setting.

Begin your day before 7:00 AM by attending the Morning Ritual Ceremony (reservations required via HopeGoo), followed by a tranquil cup of hot Shizuoka matcha and wagashi at the Pine Grove Teahouse beside the shrine. In the afternoon, hike to the Western Viewing Platform for sweeping vistas of Makino City and snow-capped Mount Fuji. Return to your lodging in time for a private kaiseki dinner crafted with regional ingredients, completing a journey that blends nature, tradition, and mindful reflection.

Both Makino Plateau Resort Hotel and Shizuoka Fugaku Inn provide guided cultural tours led by local historians, exploring the symbolic meaning of the torii gates, ancient rituals, and legendary tales behind the shrine. The 90-minute experience includes a curated pilgrimage route and professional photography tips. Guests receive a commemorative blessing talisman. Reserve through the HopeGoo platform for a 20% discount on tour fees.

Choose Makino Forest Cottage, a thoughtfully designed wooden lodge with a dedicated children’s play area and outdoor sandbox. The property offers hands-on workshops like lantern-making and prayer tablet painting, ideal for families seeking meaningful cultural engagement. Located just 12 minutes’ walk from the shrine, each room features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the torii gate. Parents can also join weekend evening illumination festivals with traditional music and storytelling.

The Sunrise View Rooms at Makino Plateau Resort Hotel feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering unobstructed views of the rising sun casting golden light across the shrine’s gilded torii. Each room includes automated blackout systems, a tatami relaxation zone, and a complimentary welcome kit with a shrine map and lucky charm. Limited availability ensures privacy and premium access—book early via the HopeGoo app to secure the best vantage point and exclusive amenities.