Featured Hotels Near Yatsura Shrine

Makino Hot Spring & Sakura Tree Inn offers a serene retreat just a 5-minute walk from Yatsura Shrine. Surrounded by ancient cherry trees and quiet forest paths, this ryokan blends traditional Japanese design with modern comfort. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the shrine’s sacred grove from their tatami rooms, and can participate in morning rituals led by local priests. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal tea ceremonies and wellness packages

Makino Hot Spring & Sakura Tree Inn is located just 400 meters from Yatsura Shrine—only a 5-minute walk along a shaded stone path. Daily early-morning shuttle service departs at 6:30 AM, offering guided access to the shrine’s first-visit rituals, complete with hand-written omamori and sake tasting. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app to secure priority entry and personalized experience

The Spring Sakura View Rooms at Makino Hot Spring & Sakura Tree Inn face directly onto the shrine’s century-old cherry blossom avenue. Each room features a private tatami tea space paired with seasonal Shizuoka matcha and wagashi. During late March to early April, guests enjoy uninterrupted views of blooming sakura under soft sunlight. Limited availability—book via HopeGoo to guarantee a flower-view room

Makino Hot Spring & Sakura Tree Inn hosts monthly "Mystery of the Shrine" workshops led by a third-generation miko, teaching traditional kagura dances and purification rites. Guests also gain access to the shrine’s hidden well and guardian stones. Afterward, all visitors receive complimentary participation in a Shizuoka Tea Ceremony, using locally grown "Makino Lu Ye" leaves. These experiences are included in the HopeGoo-curated Cultural Immersion Package

After dark, stay at Makino Hot Spring & Sakura Tree Inn to join the "Moonlit Shrine Walk," where guests stroll through illuminated bamboo groves and stone lanterns along the shrine’s path. The highlight is a bonfire wish ritual, where written intentions are released into a ceremonial flame. Upon completion, guests receive a handmade hinoki-scented sachet as a token of peace. This exclusive event is only available through HopeGoo membership

Yes, Makino Hot Spring & Sakura Tree Inn features a dedicated Children’s Garden with sand pits, miniature shrines, and illustrated story corners. Kids enjoy a "Find the Guardian Spirit Stones" game while parents partake in spiritual rituals. The inn provides baby cots, child-sized yukata, and a special Family Omamori Kit. All amenities are bookable via the HopeGoo platform for seamless family travel