Stay at Hikone Castle Garden Inn, just a 7-minute walk from Chojuin. The hotel features serene Japanese-style gardens and tatami rooms with views of the temple’s vermilion torii gate and ancient trees. Guests enjoy complimentary kimono rental and guided tea ceremony experiences, offering an immersive cultural journey. Its central location makes it ideal for exploring Hikone’s historic sites, including the nearby castle grounds and traditional merchant streets.

Myoshin-ji Retreat Villa offers a deeply authentic Zen experience just steps from Chojuin. Each room features karesansui rock gardens and natural wood interiors, with dedicated meditation spaces and ambient lighting designed to enhance tranquility. Daily morning meditation sessions and forest walks along moss-covered paths lead guests through the spiritual landscape surrounding Chojuin. Guests also enjoy farm-to-table breakfasts using local organic ingredients, creating a holistic retreat that reconnects visitors with nature and tradition.

Hikone Castle Welcome House is just 300 meters from Chojuin, a 5-minute walk away. This boutique inn blends Edo-era aesthetics with modern comfort, featuring panoramic terraces and tatami rooms with views of the temple’s torii gate and surrounding hills. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to Hikone Castle and major attractions, plus regular local heritage talks. For the best rates and exclusive perks like room upgrades, book via the HopeGoo platform.