APA Hotels Group Hotels Near Chikoin

Near Chikō-in Temple in Higashi-Matsuyama, Saitama Prefecture, Chikō-in Front Inn is a top choice for a serene retreat. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple, this boutique ryokan features authentic tatami-mat rooms and private Zen garden views. Guests can enjoy traditional onsen baths and morning meditation sessions within the temple grounds. Free bicycles are provided for exploring nearby tea fields and historic trails. For availability, check the HopeGoo app for curated stays.

Yes, Chikō-in Front Inn offers family-friendly accommodations with child-safe furnishings, including low beds and complimentary yukata robes. The inn hosts monthly kids’ mochi-making workshops and has a quiet garden area perfect for children to play safely. Located just a 5-minute walk from the temple, families can join morning prayers and cultural ceremonies together. Book through the HopeGoo app to access exclusive family packages.

Staying at Chikō-in Front Inn, guests can participate in daily morning bell rituals and guided tea ceremony workshops led by resident monks, offering deep insight into Rinzai Zen practice. The inn also hosts monthly manuscript copying nights, where visitors write Buddhist sutras in a tranquil study room. A 10-minute walk leads to a local tea farm, where you can taste freshly harvested Higashi-Matsuyama matcha. These experiences are included in select packages—book via the HopeGoo app for access.