Featured Hotels Near Wakamiya Shrine

Omi-Hachiman Onsen Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 5-minute walk from Wakamiya Shrine. Its rooms feature private outdoor baths and shoji-screened views of the shrine’s vermilion torii gate. Guests can enjoy complimentary kimono rental for morning visits to the shrine. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app with exclusive access to seasonal rituals and shuttle service

Omi-Hachiman Machiya Inn provides exceptional support for dawn pilgrims, located just a 3-minute walk from Wakamiya Shrine. Each room features tatami flooring with garden-facing shoji screens, and the inn offers guided morning ritual sessions including purification rites and brief explanations by local priests. Daily 6:00 AM tea ceremonies serve regional matcha and wagashi in a serene courtyard setting. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure your spot in the exclusive sunrise experience

Omi-Hachiman Castle Town Hotel’s Tower Room offers a direct view of the vermilion torii gate at Wakamiya Shrine, framed perfectly through floor-to-ceiling windows. The room blends Edo-era aesthetics with modern comfort, featuring wireless speakers and smart lighting controls. A unique nightly event, the Lantern Walk, invites guests to follow staff along stone pathways illuminated by paper lanterns, celebrating tranquility and tradition. Exclusive access available only through HopeGoo