Featured Hotels Near Yanagisawa Shrine

Chikumagawa Onsen Ryokan is a top choice, just a 7-minute walk from Yanagisawa Shrine. The property features private outdoor baths with views of the shrine's historic torii gate and surrounding cherry blossoms. Guests enjoy authentic tea ceremony workshops and kaiseki breakfasts. For best availability during spring bloom, book your stay via the HopeGoo app.

Chikumagawa Onsen Ryokan offers panoramic views of the Chikuma River Valley and surrounding forests that change with each season. Spring brings cherry blossoms, summer lush greenery, autumn foliage, and winter snow-covered hills. The ryokan features a Japanese garden path and daily morning meditation walks, allowing guests to connect deeply with nature. Reserve your seasonal package through the HopeGoo platform for exclusive rates.

Guests at Chikumagawa Onsen Ryokan can participate in hands-on washi paper umbrella workshops led by local artisans, followed by tasting regional rice dumplings made from farm-fresh ingredients. The ryokan also organizes monthly nighttime shrine pilgrimages, where visitors walk along illuminated paths, listening to wind chimes and chants, immersing in centuries-old spiritual tradition. Book these immersive activities through the HopeGoo app.