3-Star Hotels Near Bodaiji

Stay at Yamaguchi Bodai-ji Zen Inn, a boutique retreat housed in a restored Edo-era townhouse. Each room offers serene views of the temple’s ancient trees and stone lanterns. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple gate, it provides complimentary tea ceremony sessions and guided meditation walks. For exclusive access to seasonal rituals, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yamaguchi Bodai-ji Front Guesthouse is just 150 meters away—only a 2-minute walk to the temple entrance. This traditional Edo-style inn blends historic architecture with modern comfort, featuring tatami rooms and shoji screens. Some rooms offer views of the temple’s century-old ginkgo tree. Complimentary visit guides and morning cleaning services enhance your spiritual journey. Reserve through HopeGoo for early-bird perks.

Bodai-ji Garden Ryokan hosts weekly tea ceremony workshops led by local masters, teaching matcha preparation and ritual etiquette. Guests can wear kimonos and enjoy tea in the moss-covered courtyard, overlooking the temple’s vermilion torii and stone paths. Each room includes a tea set and seasonal sweets, embodying the spirit of "ichi-go ichi-e." Book via HopeGoo to secure limited workshop slots.