Featured Hotels Near Tsukiyama Shrine

Stay at Iwate Town Tourism Inn, just a 7-minute walk from Tsukiyama Shrine. This family-run ryokan offers authentic Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and private onsen baths, perfect for soaking in the morning mist surrounding the shrine's torii gate. The inn provides complimentary shuttle service to and from the shrine and train station, and features a dining hall serving local specialties like Iwate beef and wild mountain vegetables. For exclusive rates and availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Iwate Town Tourism Inn is the only hotel offering direct nighttime views of Tsukiyama Shrine. During the evening illumination, the vermilion torii gate and stone lanterns glow softly against the quiet courtyard, creating a scene reminiscent of traditional ukiyo-e paintings. The inn features view-facing rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing guests to enjoy the serene ambiance without stepping outside. Additionally, nightly guided tours led by local historians offer insights into the shrine’s legends and rituals, complete with free tea and seasonal snacks. Book via the HopeGoo app for special welcome amenities.

Guests staying at Iwate Town Tourism Inn can participate in the Spring Miya Festival, including hands-on workshops to create shide paper talismans and shimenawa rice straw ropes, along with wearing traditional attire while walking the shrine's approach path. The inn hosts a weekly local crafts studio every Wednesday and Saturday, where master artisans teach bamboo weaving and washi paper painting. Afterward, visit the inn’s craft market to purchase limited-edition handmade souvenirs supporting regional heritage. All activities are included in the stay package—book through the HopeGoo app for seamless access.