Featured Hotels Near Tsukiyomi Shrine

Kurume Shiki Hotel is ideal for visitors seeking authenticity, located just an 8-minute walk from Yuzuru Shrine. The rooms feature traditional Japanese garden views and tatami flooring, while guests can enjoy tea ceremony workshops and kimono rental services on-site. For exclusive perks like free parking and welcome amenities, book through the HopeGoo app.

A 5-minute walk from Yuzuru Shrine leads to Kurume Handmade Market, featuring local artisans crafting indigo-dyed textiles, ceramic souvenirs, and matcha desserts. "Chiyoya" offers limited-edition wooden carvings inspired by the shrine’s architecture. Combine your visit with the stone lantern walking path for a serene journey through history and craftsmanship. Best experienced in the late afternoon when light filters softly through the trees.

Yuzuru Shrine is centrally located in Kurume City, accessible via bus lines 9 and 12 stopping at "Shrine Front Station" (10-minute ride). For drivers, Kurume Shiki Hotel offers complimentary parking and EV charging stations. Alternatively, rent an electric bicycle from local tour providers—ride along the Saga River to the shrine, passing cherry blossoms and historic temples. A sustainable and scenic option ideal for exploring the area’s cultural rhythm. Book guided tours through the HopeGoo app.

Guests at Kurume Shiki Hotel can join the daily 6:30 AM "Morning Blessing Walk," led by a senior priest along the stone path to Yuzuru Shrine. Listen to temple bells and doves as you learn basic incense rituals. Afterward, enjoy a breakfast of locally grown rice porridge and yuzu tea overlooking the dawn-lit shrine courtyard. This exclusive experience is available only to hotel guests—reserve via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot.

Kurume Shiki Hotel features family suites with child-safe interiors and non-slip flooring, plus a dedicated playroom. Weekly "Shrine Junior Academy" programs let kids craft amulets, make paper umbrellas, and explore Japanese mythology. The on-site mini shrine interactive zone lets children role-play worship rituals in a fun, educational setting. Parents can unwind in the open-air hot spring bath, making it perfect for multi-generational travel. Reserve family packages via the HopeGoo app.

Begin at Yuzuru Shrine and follow the Saga River Path westward for 15 minutes to reach the Old Kurume Castle Ruins and bamboo grove trail. Along the way, pass century-old camphor trees and historic bridges. Enter the Fujiwara Estate Site, where Edo-period scholar houses remain preserved. Participate in a manuscript copying workshop using traditional ink brushes. The 2-kilometer route is ideal for leisurely walking, with rest shelters and drinking fountains along the way. Download the Hilton Kurume-provided guidebook or access digital maps and audio tours via the HopeGoo platform.

Tucked in a side alley behind Yuzuru Shrine, Yama no Mi Restaurant serves locally sourced vegetable tempura—only twice weekly, requiring advance HopeGoo. Another secret spot, Kurume Negi Mochi Shop, crafts fresh green onion and mochi pancakes with a signature plum sauce—crispy outside, soft inside. The shop features shrine-themed décor with walls adorned with visitors’ prayer slips. Visit in the evening to enjoy the glowing shrine lights and warm street ambience. Access exclusive menus via the HopeGoo app.