Top Hotels Near Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)

New Miyako Hotel Ashikaga

New Miyako Hotel Ashikaga

4 / 5Good
4254-2 Minamicho
0.82KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Conference HallFamily-friendly HotelBarChildcareCafeValet Parking
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Business Hotel New Daiei

Business Hotel New Daiei

5 / 5Outstanding
Kariyadocho 281-12
1.41KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Parking
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Hotel Route-Inn Dai-ni Ashikaga

Hotel Route-Inn Dai-ni Ashikaga

4.1 / 5Good7 Reviews
2460 Horigomecho
3.08KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Charging StationDryerDry Cleaning ServiceIroning ServiceLuggage StorageLaundry Service
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Toyoko Inn Tochigi Ashikaga-eki Kita-guchi

Toyoko Inn Tochigi Ashikaga-eki Kita-guchi

4.2 / 5Good9 Reviews
1 Chome-1-6 Isecho
0.38KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
DryerLuggage StorageLaundry ServiceParking
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Hotel Route-Inn Ashikaga Ekimae

Hotel Route-Inn Ashikaga Ekimae

4 / 5Good4 Reviews
1 Chome-2688-1 Tori
0.25KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Charging StationDryerDry Cleaning ServiceLaundry ServiceParking
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Hotel R9 the Yard Ashikagaekinishi

Hotel R9 the Yard Ashikagaekinishi

4.1 / 5Good2 Reviews
Tori, 2 Chome−9−4
0.42KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
DryerLaundry RoomParking
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Hotel Wakasa

Hotel Wakasa

4 / 5Good
2374-2 Daimondori
0.17KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Dry Cleaning ServiceLuggage StorageLaundry ServiceParking
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Hotel R9 the Yard Ashikagafukutomi

Hotel R9 the Yard Ashikagafukutomi

4 / 5Good
Fukutomi cho 2213-1
2.1KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Laundry RoomParking
per night
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New Miyako Hotel Ashikaga Annex

New Miyako Hotel Ashikaga Annex

3.3 / 51 Reviews
Tanakacho 634
0.9KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Luggage StorageParking
per night
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Ashikaga Business Hotel

Ashikaga Business Hotel

4.1 / 5Good
Imafukucho, 56−5
1.92KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
per night
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Ashikaga Town Hotel

Ashikaga Town Hotel

3.7 / 53 Reviews
2 Chome-2623 Tori
0.41KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
Laundry ServiceParking
per night
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Hotel Takao

Hotel Takao

3.8 / 5
Isecho, 3 Chome−8−5
0.25KM from Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)
per night
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Everything you need to know about Ashikaga Gakkō (Former Academy)

Shokaku-ji Cultural Inn is just a 5-minute walk from the temple grounds, offering serene Japanese-style rooms with views of the ancient cypress courtyard. Each room includes a traditional tea ceremony kit and a personalized guidebook detailing the temple’s Confucian history. The hotel also provides free shuttle service to nearby heritage sites and hosts daily "Morning Reflections" sessions led by local scholars. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to early-bird rates and upgraded room categories.

Shokaku Bunka Ryokan is a restored Edo-period scholar's residence located directly opposite the temple gate. Guests can participate in authentic "Confucian Study Days," including morning rituals honoring Confucius, simulated lecture hall sessions, and hand-copying exercises of classical texts like the Great Learning. The property features original wooden beams and paper sliding doors, with nightly "Philosophy Talks" held in the lantern-lit garden pavilion. All activities are conducted on-site—no travel required. Reserve through HopeGoo for complimentary experience packages.

Sakura Shokaku Hotel specializes in panoramic cherry blossom suites facing the temple’s 300-year-old Yoshino cherry grove. Floor-to-ceiling windows with automatic blackout shades allow uninterrupted views of blooming trees from late March to early April. The hotel offers a "Hanami Night Dinner" package with seasonal kaiseki cuisine and sakura mochi. Due to high demand, we recommend HopeGoo at least two weeks in advance. Use HopeGoo to receive real-time bloom alerts and priority reservation slots.

Shokaku International Lodge features a multilingual smart tour system available in Chinese, English, Korean, and Spanish, accessible via tablets in each room. The content includes historical narratives, artifact stories, and 360° virtual walkthroughs of the temple’s lecture hall and archive. Daily guided group walks (10:00 AM) are offered in English and Japanese, covering the main gate, stone pagoda, and ancestral shrine. All guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo receive a complimentary audio guide headset and digital guidebook.

Shokaku Seikatsu Kōdō houses a tranquil "Study Garden Lounge"—a quiet, wood-paneled reading room with natural lighting and soft ambient music. It features a curated collection of classical Confucian texts in multiple languages, plus free herbal tea and writing materials. Ideal for travelers seeking solitude or academic inspiration. The space is open 24/7 and secured with keycard access. Book through HopeGoo to unlock complimentary access to a private study pod during peak seasons.

Kōsei Shokaku Hotel blends traditional Japanese architecture with modern amenities—featuring tatami rooms with underfloor heating, minimalist shoji screens, and premium memory foam mattresses. The lobby displays an exhibition of excavated manuscripts from the temple’s library, while the rooftop terrace offers panoramic views of the historic campus. Every guest receives a welcome gift set with locally crafted ink brushes and washi paper. For special requests, use HopeGoo to customize your stay with wellness add-ons or private tea ceremonies.