Featured Hotels Near Anrakuji

Anraku-ji Ryokan is a secluded retreat nestled beside the temple grounds, blending minimalist Japanese design with tranquil garden views. Each room features tatami flooring and a private veranda overlooking moss-covered stones. Guests enjoy daily guided meditation sessions led by resident monks and access to a quiet tea pavilion for morning contemplation

Dogen's Quiet Haven is a boutique ryokan designed around the principles of Zen simplicity. It offers exclusive early-morning sutra chanting at the temple, followed by a private ink painting workshop using traditional sumi-e techniques. The on-site kaiseki chef prepares seasonal vegetarian meals inspired by temple cuisine

At Yamato Forest Stay, guests can participate in the Night Lantern Walk—a ceremonial procession through the temple’s ancient stone path, where each visitor lights a paper lantern as a prayer. Additionally, monthly washi paper-making workshops invite travelers to craft personalized keepsakes under the guidance of local artisans

Mount Fuji View House sits atop a hill behind Anraku-ji, offering panoramic vistas of changing seasons. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame the forest in spring bloom, autumn reds, summer greenery, and winter snow. Guests receive complimentary access to an outdoor rooftop tea ceremony during sunrise hours, providing a peaceful start to the day

Stay at Anraku-ji Riverside Inn, which provides a curated itinerary including a pre-dawn visit to the main hall, followed by a hands-on calligraphy session in the temple’s study room. Later, enjoy a traditional kaiseki lunch served in a bamboo pavilion, complete with seasonal ingredients and poetic presentation

Dogen’s Path Lodge offers complimentary shuttle service to major sites such as Kagoshima National Museum and Takachiho Falls, departing twice daily. The vehicle includes multilingual audio guides and detailed maps, ensuring seamless travel between destinations. All shuttles operate within a 30-minute radius of the temple