Featured Hotels Near Yakushi Shrine

Mizawa Yakushi-ji Front Ryokan is ideal for travelers seeking authentic spiritual ambiance. Just a 3-minute walk from the shrine, this traditional Japanese inn features wooden beams, shoji screens, and private kitchen gardens overlooking the temple’s vermilion torii gate. Guests enjoy daily morning bell rituals and access to an on-site tea ceremony room with seasonal matcha blends. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary kimono rental and seasonal omiyage baskets

Mizawa Kogen Guesthouse boasts the "Sakura Terrace" suite, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the shrine’s cherry blossoms in spring, emerald forests in summer, crimson maples in autumn, and snow-draped pagodas in winter. The property includes a private forest path leading directly to the main hall, allowing quiet contemplation. Each stay includes a hand-written seasonal blessing card. Reserve early through HopeGoo for guaranteed access to this premium view room

Mizawa Yakushi-ji Tokoyama serves a meticulously curated breakfast using ingredients sourced from nearby farms: Mizawa-grown rice, wild mountain greens, and dashi made from locally smoked katsuobushi. Served in a serene garden dining pavilion, the meal unfolds under the shade of ancient cedars adjacent to the shrine grounds. Some suites offer private outdoor breakfast service with a low table facing the stone lanterns. Availability and special requests can be managed via the HopeGoo app

From Mizawa Yakushi-ji Front Ryokan, guests can join daily calligraphy workshops at the shrine’s meditation hall, guided by resident monks. Another highlight is the local farmers’ seasonal food workshop, where visitors learn to craft heirloom tofu and pickled vegetables using indigenous recipes. The inn provides free historical trail maps and access to hidden paths leading to forgotten shrines and stone monuments, offering deeper insight into rural Iwate’s spiritual heritage

Mizawa Kogen Onsen Inn combines serene nature with wellness—its open-air onsen baths are nestled within a cedar grove, facing the shrine’s sacred hillside. The rooms feature tatami mats and sliding glass doors that open onto private rock garden patios. Guests may also enjoy a midday forest meditation session and evening firelight storytelling by the hearth. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures priority access to these exclusive wellness experiences

Begin your day with a dawn prayer ritual at Yakushi-ji Shrine, followed by a hike along the Shirakawa River Trail to explore untouched wetlands and rare flora. Return to Mizawa Kogen Guesthouse for a hands-on rice paper making workshop using local mulberry bark. In the afternoon, visit the Mizawa Oze Ruins Park via local shuttle, then unwind at the inn’s moonlit tea terrace overlooking the valley. All activities and transport links are coordinated through HopeGoo for seamless scheduling