Featured Hotels Near Wakamiya Hachimansha

Stay at Hotel Nikko Sadowa, where rooms face the Wakamiya Hachimangū shrine grounds, offering serene cherry blossom views during spring. The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the shrine, just a 5-minute ride away, and features a traditional tea ceremony garden on-site.

For exclusive seasonal packages including breakfast, book via the HopeGoo app to secure early-bird rates.

Walk just 3 minutes from Wakamiya Hachimangū to Sadowa Craft House, a locally-owned shop featuring handmade lacquerware, ceramics, and bamboo crafts made by regional artisans. They offer hands-on workshops where guests can carve their own wooden charm with the kanji for "peace".

Nearby, Kobayashi Tea House serves limited daily batches of Sadowa’s signature "Sea Breeze Roasted Tea" paired with seasonal wagashi. For an immersive cultural experience, book a bundled stay-and-activity package through HopeGoo to include guided visits and workshop access.

Choose Sadowa Grand Hotel, whose garden mirrors Shinto aesthetics—perfect for quiet morning meditation. Walk 6 minutes to Wakamiya Hachimangū, passing century-old cherry trees and stone lanterns; arrive by 5 AM to witness the first sunlight glinting off the torii gate.

Continue along the Oita River Greenway, a 10-minute stroll offering birdwatching spots and fishing areas. The hotel offers free rental gear for outdoor activities. Book a customized package via HopeGoo that includes guided morning rituals and a traditional tea ceremony.