Featured Hotels Near Uga Shrine

Sugawa Onsen Ryokan Wakashu is a top choice located just a 3-minute walk from Uga Shrine. This traditional Japanese inn features tatami rooms with views of the shrine’s moss-covered stone path and seasonal gardens. Guests enjoy a private onsen bath with mountain spring water and a kaiseki dinner made with locally sourced ingredients like Fukushima rice and wild mushrooms. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to nearby hot springs. For availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive stays.

Yes, Sugawa Onsen Ryokan Wakashu features a dedicated stone pathway leading directly to the main gate of Uga Shrine, just a 2-minute walk away. Lined with century-old cherry trees and lush moss, this quiet trail is especially serene at dawn when pilgrims pass by slowly. The hotel also offers a guided morning ritual experience led by local cultural hosts, explaining the shrine’s history and seasonal ceremonies. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes a limited-edition prayer talisman and a commemorative guidebook.

Guests at Sugawa Onsen Ryokan Wakashu can join the "Ancient Town Morning Ritual Workshop," featuring hands-on sessions with paper lantern lighting, writing blessings on washi paper, and learning basic kagura dance steps from local shrine priestesses. These traditions reflect the spiritual heritage of northern Japan. Additionally, the inn hosts monthly "Moss Garden Tea Ceremonies" in the tranquil courtyard beside the shrine, where guests sip matcha brewed with mountain spring water and enjoy handmade white peach mochi. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed access.