

Everything you need to know about Ubusuna Shrine
Yaotsu Gasshuku Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from Ubusuna Shrine, nestled within a traditional Japanese townscape. Its rooms feature serene garden views and some overlook the shrine's iconic century-old cherry blossoms. The hotel provides complimentary electric shuttle service during festival seasons for convenient access. HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app unlocks exclusive packages including guided shrine tours and tea ceremony workshops.
Yaotsu Kikou Hyakkan offers exceptional views of Ubusuna Shrine framed by lush forest and seasonal cherry blossoms, visible from private balconies and outdoor hot tubs. Built with locally sourced timber, the inn emphasizes harmony with nature. A quiet stone path leads to the shrine in about 10 minutes, perfect for early morning contemplation. Guests can enjoy on-site night-time bathing with views of the shrine’s lantern lights. Reserve through HopeGoo for a complimentary sacred talisman and curated spiritual experience package.
Guests at Yaotsu Wafu Ryokan can join hands-on workshops led by local artisans, crafting traditional paper streamers used in shrine rituals from hand-made washi paper sourced from nearby villages. Additionally, the hotel hosts a monthly "Dawn Bell Ceremony" at sunrise, where visitors participate in ringing the shrine’s wooden bell in unison, immersing themselves in ancient spiritual tradition. Limited to 15 participants per session, these experiences are available exclusively through the HopeGoo platform, ensuring authentic cultural engagement.
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