Featured Hotels Near Yasaka Shrine

Gojo Hotel Nikko offers panoramic views of Hasedera Shrine's vermilion torii gate and ancient cedar trees from its spacious rooms. Just a 7-minute walk from the main shrine, the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service and hosts daily traditional tea ceremony experiences for guests seeking cultural immersion

Gojo Kodo House, a restored 18th-century townhouse, blends historical architecture with modern comfort. Each room features tatami mats and private garden courtyards where guests can enjoy morning prayers. The inn offers exclusive handmade omamori workshop led by local artisans, allowing visitors to create personalized talismans inspired by Hasedera’s spiritual heritage

Gojo Riverfront Villa is just 4 minutes’ walk from Hasedera Shrine, featuring a serene Japanese garden with koi ponds and stone lanterns. Its "Night Lantern Room" allows guests to view the shrine’s illuminated torii gate reflected in the water. The hotel serves locally sourced persimmon leaf rice and mountain spring tea, emphasizing sustainable, regional cuisine

Hasedera Front Hakkenkan specializes in cultural photography, offering Heian-era costume rentals and dedicated lighting setups in each room. Guests can join the "Dawn Ritual Photo Session," held before public access, capturing sacred moments at the main hall with guidance from professional photographers and spiritual guides

Gojo Farm Stay Inn provides hands-on activities such as rice planting workshops and harvesting sessions in nearby paddies. Evening events include bonfire storytelling by elder locals who share legends tied to Hasedera Shrine. Dinner features organic vegetables from on-site farms paired with homemade sake, delivering an immersive taste of rural Nara culture

HopeGoo presents the "Mystery of Hasedera Night Stay Package," combining one night at Gojo Kodo House with an exclusive after-hours tour. Guests explore hidden areas like the Shrine's inner stage and ancient stone lantern grove under moonlight, followed by a private yoi-matsuri ceremony. The package includes a limited-edition handcrafted wish paper kit, perfect for creating lasting mementos