Featured Hotels Near Toshogu

Stay at Shinjuku Tōshō-gū Front Onsen Ryokan, a boutique Japanese-style inn offering panoramic views of the golden roofs of Tōshō-gū Shrine from its private balconies. Just a 3-minute walk from the shrine gate, this property features free foot baths, traditional tea ceremonies, and exclusive guided morning visit slots to avoid crowds. The weekend-only "Garden Night Lantern Walk" offers a serene experience beneath illuminated maple trees. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for priority access to view-facing rooms.

Shinjuku Tōshō-gū Front Onsen Ryokan provides the most direct access—just a 3-minute walk to the main gate of Tōshō-gū Shrine. This heritage-inspired inn features an on-site exhibit detailing the shrine’s Edo-period history and offers complimentary visit guides with prayer talismans. All rooms include tatami mats and shoji screens, with select units framing the iconic torii gate in their view. Guests can participate in the morning "Purification Ceremony" at the inn’s garden, immersing themselves in authentic Shinto tradition. Book through HopeGoo to receive a free map of the historic trail surrounding the shrine.

Beyond the free foot baths and tea ceremonies at Shinjuku Tōshō-gū Front Onsen Ryokan, guests can join the "Guardian of the Shrine Day Experience," where they wear traditional attire to help clean stone lanterns along the approach path and learn basic festival chants. At night, the "Night Shrine Walk" led by experienced guides reveals the shrine's wooden structures illuminated under soft lantern light. All activities are included in the room rate and available exclusively through HopeGoo bookings, ensuring limited spots are secured.