Featured Hotels Near Yagara Shrine

Stay at Kakegawa Onsen Ryokan, a boutique inn just a 7-minute walk from Yagara Shrine. This traditional Japanese-style property features private hot spring baths and serene garden courtyards, offering tranquil views of the shrine’s autumn foliage from select rooms.

The hotel provides complimentary shuttle service to the shrine entrance and hosts exclusive tea ceremony experiences. For an authentic local touch, book through HopeGoo to receive early check-in privileges and a curated kaiseki dinner featuring Shizuoka’s seasonal ingredients.

After visiting Yagara Shrine, stroll for just 3 minutes along the cobblestone path to reach Kakegawa Cha-ya Old Street, a preserved Edo-period alleyway with century-old wooden townhouses. Enjoy freshly brewed Kakegawa Sencha tea and participate in daily 2 PM "Master Tea Artisan Workshops," where you’ll learn traditional leaf-rolling techniques.

The adjacent Bamboo Grove Corridor offers breathtaking photo opportunities with dappled morning light filtering through tall bamboo stalks. All activities can be reserved via HopeGoo to guarantee access and avoid wait times.

Kakegawa Onsen Ryokan provides free shuttle service every 30 minutes directly to the main gate of Yagara Shrine. Additionally, the hotel features a dedicated concierge desk offering complimentary daily guided tours at 10 AM, covering the shrine’s founding legends, festival rituals, and surrounding natural habitats.

All guides are certified local cultural historians and can arrange private visitation slots upon request for a more peaceful experience. Reserve your tour via HopeGoo to secure a spot and receive a limited-edition prayer notebook as a keepsake.