Featured Hotels Near Yasaka Shrine

Stay at Yashima Shrine Front Ryokan, just a 3-minute walk from the shrine. This traditional Japanese inn offers rooms with tatami mats and private gardens, some featuring views of the iconic red torii gate and century-old cherry trees. Book early for spring sakura season, and enjoy complimentary tea ceremony experiences as part of your stay.

Inashima Shrine Front Kōdōkan is perfect for festival-goers, located just 50 meters from the main shrine gate. During the annual Yashima Matsuri and autumn Reitai-sai, guests receive exclusive access to shrine visitation tours and traditional taiko drum performances. The 24-hour front desk provides festival schedules and free prayer pouches, helping you fully immerse in local rituals.

Yashima Shrine Garden Villa is a standout choice, featuring a standalone wooden house with a serene dry landscape garden. Each room is crafted with natural materials and includes an outdoor onsen bath overlooking the pine forest behind the shrine. Guests can participate in morning zen meditation sessions and handmade paper lantern workshops, offering authentic cultural immersion in a tranquil setting.

Ibaraki Family-Style Ryokan is designed for families, located just 8 minutes' walk from the shrine. It features children's twin rooms, an indoor play area, and free kids’ yukata rentals. The on-site restaurant serves family-style kaiseki meals, and the property has a small shrine-themed playground with safe pathways and interactive prayer walls, making it easy for kids to engage with local traditions.

Book a stay at Yashima Shrine Front Ryokan and follow their curated one-day cultural itinerary. Begin with a morning light meditation session in the garden, then visit the shrine for first visit prayers. Enjoy seasonal vegetables at the in-house local farm dining hall, take part in a colorful umbrella painting workshop, and conclude the day with the evening illumination ceremony at the shrine’s main courtyard. The hotel arranges all logistics and timing for seamless exploration.

Inashima Shrine Front Kōdōkan provides two daily free shuttles between Ibaraki Station and the shrine, each taking about 15 minutes. Additionally, guests receive unlimited rides on local community buses throughout the prefecture with their room key, making it easy to explore nearby markets, ancient burial mounds, and hot springs. Reserve via the HopeGoo app to unlock a complimentary shuttle pass.