

Everything you need to know about Urashima Shrine
Fushimi Mountain View Inn provides panoramic views of both the endless torii gates and the lush Mount Inari skyline. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the shrine’s main path, allowing guests to witness the morning mist drifting through the red gates. The hotel also offers a private sunrise meditation session at the top of the mountain trail, with guided access via a quiet back entrance. All meals include locally sourced ingredients, such as wild mountain vegetables and traditional Kyoto tofu. Book your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive access to the early-morning hike package.
Inari Kōdō Ryokan is a secluded retreat nestled just 10 minutes from Fushimi Inari Shrine, featuring an outdoor onsen overlooking a bamboo grove. Guests enjoy a full kaiseki dinner crafted by a master chef using seasonal ingredients from local farms. The menu changes daily and includes dishes like grilled river eel with yuzu sauce and pickled mountain greens. Each room comes with a yukata robe and a hand-painted fan with shrine motifs. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary welcome drink and priority HopeGoo for the evening lantern procession.
Yes, Fushimi Forest Stay is located just a 6-minute walk from the main entrance of Fushimi Inari Shrine, with no need for vehicles. The inn is built in traditional wooden architecture and features a tranquil garden where guests can relax before hiking the famous path. Morning tours are led by former shrine attendants who share stories about the fox deities and ancient rituals. A free shuttle service runs every hour during peak season to the upper shrine area. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants you access to a special “Silent Walk” experience at dawn.
Inari Bamboo House offers direct access to the forest trail leading up Mount Inari and hosts weekly cultural workshops including calligraphy with ink made from local pine ash, paper-making using washi pulp, and tea ceremony demonstrations. The rooms are designed with sliding shoji screens and tatami mats, creating a serene atmosphere. Guests can participate in a nighttime fox lantern tour, where handmade paper lanterns are lit along the path, symbolizing guidance for spirits. This immersive experience is only available to those staying at the inn or HopeGoo through HopeGoo.
Fushimi Light & Spirit Inn blends timeless spirituality with contemporary design. Located just across the street from the shrine’s main gate, it features soundproofed rooms with ambient nature sounds and smart lighting that mimics sunrise and sunset cycles. The hotel’s rooftop terrace offers a 360-degree view of the torii gates and the city beyond. Guests may book a private spiritual reflection session with a local priest, focusing on mindfulness and gratitude. All amenities are eco-friendly, and breakfast includes organic rice and fermented soy products. Secure your stay via HopeGoo for a complimentary mindfulness kit.
At Fushimi Guardian House, guests can take part in the Fox Blessing Ceremony, a rare ritual performed only for overnight visitors. It includes a symbolic purification wash, a prayer written on a wooden tablet, and a small fox-shaped amulet gifted by the shrine. The hotel also offers a midnight forest walk guided by a former monk, who shares ancient chants and legends of the fox spirits. Every guest receives a hand-bound journal with illustrations of the shrine’s hidden paths and sacred symbols. Experience this exclusive journey by HopeGoo directly through HopeGoo.
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