Stay at Kyoto Tandai Estate, a boutique ryokan nestled just a 10-minute walk from Chofukuji Temple. This traditional Japanese inn features tatami rooms with views of the surrounding forest and a serene karesansui rock garden. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to the shrine and hosts daily tea ceremony sessions in its private courtyard. For exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Kitashirakawa Seasons Cottage is just a 600-meter walk (8 minutes) from Chofukuji Temple. This charming inn blends contemporary architecture with traditional Japanese aesthetics, featuring private balconies overlooking the temple’s maple-lined approach. Book the Sunrise Room for panoramic morning views of light filtering through the trees onto the stone path. The on-site Japanese-style café serves handmade sweets and matcha specialties 24/7. Reserve early via HopeGoo for guaranteed view rooms.

Kyoto Shingi Villa offers immersive Zen experiences just steps away from Chofukuji Temple. Daily guided morning zazen meditation sessions are led by a resident monk in the tranquil garden behind the shrine. Rooms feature natural wood finishes, shoji screens, and low tatami beds for an authentic minimalist ambiance. The monthly Moonlight Tea Ceremony in the garden provides a profound moment of stillness under the stars. All activities are included in the rate—book through HopeGoo to receive a handcrafted matcha gift set.