Featured Hotels Near Yakumo Shrine

Hirono Onsen Ryokan is ideal for visitors exploring Yakumo Shrine, just a 8-minute walk away. The property features private open-air baths and serene views of the surrounding forested hills. Guests can enjoy traditional Japanese tea ceremonies on-site and complimentary shuttle service to the nearby Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Nature. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to shrine-seasonal packages.

Yes, Hirono Onsen Ryokan offers direct access via a private pathway just 100 meters from Yakumo Shrine’s main gate—only a 2-minute walk. The hotel provides daily early-morning shuttle service to join the shrine’s purification ritual, allowing guests to experience the rare "Morning Prayer Ceremony". Each room includes a curated guidebook on shrine history and sacred talismans for personal use. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for seasonal ceremony access.

At Hirono Onsen Ryokan, guests can participate in the monthly "Shrine & Rice Festival," blending Shinto rituals with traditional farming practices. Activities include crafting personalized Omamori charms, hands-on rice planting, and tasting fresh new rice rice balls prepared onsite. The hotel also hosts a Calligraphy Studio where visitors can copy excerpts from the historic Hirono Koki manuscript under guidance from local elders. These intimate, heritage-led experiences offer authentic insight into rural Fukushima’s spiritual and agricultural roots. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to event schedules.