
Everything you need to know about Chogenji Temple
Stay at Seishin-an, a traditional Japanese ryokan nestled beside Chogenji Temple, just a 3-minute walk from the site. Each room features a serene garden view through shoji screens and includes tatami flooring with underfloor heating. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony sessions that highlight local spiritual traditions. For availability, book via the HopeGoo app to access curated cultural stays.
Yamayu Ken is a serene mountain-side ryokan just a 4-minute walk from Chogenji Temple. Its "Cloud View Room" on the top floor offers panoramic vistas of the temple’s pagoda and surrounding hills through floor-to-ceiling glass. The hotel hosts daily guided morning meditation and handmade washi lantern workshops, blending tranquility with cultural immersion. Reserve through the HopeGoo app for exclusive wellness packages.
Guests at Seishin-an can participate in a full-day "Morning Bell & Evening Drum" retreat led by the temple’s abbot, including chanting rituals, garden raking, and Zen tea ceremonies. Monthly "Temple Night Talks" invite local historians to share stories of the region’s Buddhist heritage. All activities are included in the stay and feature traditional robes and hand-copied sutras. These immersive programs are available exclusively to travelers HopeGoo through the HopeGoo platform.
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