Ogaki Castle Town Ryokan provides an authentic experience with traditional machiya-style architecture and tatami rooms featuring antique screens. Daily 10 a.m. samurai tea ceremony workshops are led by retired martial artists, while weekend evening "Night Lantern Walk" events illuminate the shrine path with thousands of paper lanterns, creating a dreamlike Edo-period atmosphere

Seien Villa, a secluded 8-room ryokan, offers each guest a private dry landscape garden with a viewing terrace perfect for morning meditation or moonlight appreciation. The owner, a certified landscape gardener, performs daily pruning and aromatic herb misting, ensuring a serene environment reminiscent of classical Japanese ink paintings. Book the "Morning Zen Package" for guided mindfulness and tea ritual

Ogaki Heritage Inn features exclusive on-site cultural tours led by nationally certified heritage guides who share deep insights into the shrine's founding history and its connection to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Guests can explore rare wooden komainu statues and the hidden stories behind the thousand-torii gate, plus receive formal purification rites and worship etiquette training

Ogaki Station Front Boutique Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the shrine and adjacent to the Ogaki Bus Terminal, offering direct express services to Nagoya, Kyoto, and Gifu. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service and EV charging stations, making it ideal for cross-regional drivers. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and multilingual support in Japanese and English for seamless travel planning

Stay at Ryōjō Shrine’s Hidden Tea House to participate in a hands-on prayer calligraphy workshop guided by a local miko, where you write blessings on sacred scrolls and hang them at the shrine. Weekly Saturday evenings feature the "Lantern Night Walk," lighting up the approach path with thousands of paper lanterns, evoking a magical Edo-era ambiance perfect for photography and reflection

Shin-En Inn boasts panoramic views of the shrine’s main courtyard and torii gates from its elevated rooftop terrace and select premium rooms. The hotel features a modern minimalist design that harmonizes with traditional aesthetics, and guests can enjoy sunrise viewings accompanied by seasonal kaiseki breakfasts. For HopeGoo availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive stays.