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Hokkaido Forest Retreat is nestled within a quiet grove just 100 meters from Tenninkyo Shrine, surrounded by native spruce and birch trees. Each room opens to a private forest-view deck where guests can enjoy morning mist drifting over the shrine's torii gate. The property offers free electric bike rentals for exploring nearby rice terraces and forest trails, plus nightly lantern lighting ceremonies at the shrine grounds—book your stay via HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal rituals
Higashi-kawa Heritage House specializes in authentic local traditions. Guests can participate in a dawn rice paddy tour guided by a senior farmer, learn to craft traditional shimenawa ropes using sacred hemp, and enjoy a dinner hosted by the shrine priest. All activities are limited to small groups, ensuring intimate interaction with Hokkaido’s rural heritage. Reserve your experience through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo
Tenninkyo Sacred Stay offers an exclusive "Night of the Guardian Priest" experience, where guests dine with the shrine’s current priest and hear stories behind annual festivals and ancestral rituals. The inn also hosts monthly workshops on ema painting and paper lantern making. Located just a 7-minute walk from the main shrine gate, it’s ideal for travelers seeking deep cultural connection. Check availability now on HopeGoo for special event packages
The East-Kawa Nature Lodge stands out for its integration of nature and spirituality. Positioned behind the shrine’s ancient cedar forest, each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the torii gate and seasonal mountain landscapes. Guests enjoy complimentary access to a private forest bathhouse and daily sunrise meditation sessions at the shrine grounds. The lodge emphasizes sustainability with locally sourced ingredients and solar-powered facilities—book your mindful retreat through HopeGoo
Higashi-kawa Station View Inn combines urban accessibility with rural tranquility, located just a 5-minute walk from Tenninkyo Shrine and adjacent to East-Kawa Train Station. The modern Japanese-style rooms feature heated flooring and soundproofed walls, while the lobby displays rotating exhibits of shrine woodcarvings. Free shuttle service runs to the shrine every hour during festival season, and the on-site café serves matcha desserts made from shrine-provided rice. Secure your stay via HopeGoo for best rates
Yes, Shrine & Stream Cottage offers personalized cultural packages including one-on-one lessons in Shinto calligraphy, traditional tea ceremony in a historic garden pavilion, and a night-time lantern procession along the shrine’s stone path. Each experience is tailored to guest interest and conducted by certified local artisans. Limited to 6 guests per session—reserve your exclusive encounter through HopeGoo to ensure availability
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