Featured Hotels Near Tama Shrine

Higashi-Kanagawa Kura House offers a true immersion in local heritage, located just a 5-minute walk from Tama Shrine. The building is a restored 19th-century warehouse with exposed wooden beams and shoji screens, each room featuring a private tatami garden. Guests enjoy free access to seasonal kaiseki dinners made with ingredients from nearby farms and participate in morning rituals like purification washing at the shrine. HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks exclusive cultural packages.

Tama no Mori Rooftop Villa features floor-to-ceiling glass walls facing directly toward the iconic red torii gate of Tama Shrine, offering uninterrupted panoramic views year-round. Its rooftop terrace hosts sunrise photography sessions guided by professional photographers. Each guest receives a handcrafted photo album of their stay, and the hotel’s 'Silent Morning' package includes meditation sessions led by a local Shinto priest, creating a serene spiritual experience.

Higashi-Kanagawa Family Garden Inn is perfect for families, situated just a 7-minute walk from Tama Shrine. The property includes a fenced children’s garden with a mini rice paddy, a forest trail map for exploration, and shared onsen baths with natural spring water. Daily programs include rice-planting workshops, origami classes using temple paper, and night-time lantern walks. All meals feature kid-friendly versions of local dishes, and the inn’s ‘Family Blessing Ceremony’ lets children write wishes on wooden ema plaques.

Tama Shrine Heritage Stay provides immersive cultural programs designed around daily life in Edo-period East Kin, including early-morning shrine cleaning rituals, handmade amulet crafting using sacred wood, and a traditional tea ceremony held in a restored machiya house. Guests also receive a personalized ‘Spiritual Journey Journal’ to document their experience. The hotel partners with local artisans to offer limited-edition souvenirs, and all stays include a complimentary guidebook with historical anecdotes about the shrine’s legends.

Kinjo Forest Lodge is nestled within 200 meters of Tama Shrine, with direct access to a network of shaded forest trails leading to hidden shrines and seasonal wildflower meadows. The lodge’s eco-design uses reclaimed timber and solar panels, and rooms open onto private cedar patios. Guests can join guided forest bathing sessions or birdwatching tours led by local conservationists. On-site, a small herb garden supplies ingredients for wellness teas served daily—perfect for recharging amidst nature.

East Kin Shuttle Inn operates a dedicated electric minibus service running every 15 minutes between the hotel and Tama Shrine, ensuring convenient access regardless of weather. The vehicle is climate-controlled and wheelchair-accessible. Additionally, guests receive a free pass to the ‘Shrine Circuit Bus,’ which stops at three historic sites along the riverbank, including a former post station. Each itinerary includes a downloadable audio guide narrated by a local historian, enhancing the journey with rich stories behind each landmark.