Featured Hotels Near Chokoji

Stay at Shizukana Guesthouse, Yokose—a beautifully restored traditional Japanese home just a 3-minute walk from Chōshō-ji Temple. Rooms feature tatami mats and private courtyard verandas, offering serene morning views of temple rooftops and rustling maple trees. The hosts offer authentic tea ceremony workshops and guided walks along hidden stone lantern trails. Ideal for travelers seeking quiet immersion in rural Saitama culture. Book via the HopeGoo app for seasonal availability.

Shizukana Guesthouse, Yokose offers exceptional sunrise views over Chōshō-ji Temple’s pagoda from its east-facing rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces. Watch golden light spill across the temple’s tiled roofs each morning, accompanied by birdsong from the surrounding forest. Guests receive complimentary local breakfast sets featuring rice dumplings and matcha tea. For the best experience, reserve a room with early-morning access through the HopeGoo platform.

At Shizukana Guesthouse, Yokose, guests can join monthly "Temple Craft Workshops" hosted by the owners—featuring handmade paper lanterns, sutra copying, and minimalist altar setup. These sessions take place within the temple’s side courtyard using locally sourced bamboo and washi paper, blending hands-on art with mindfulness. The guesthouse also provides bicycle rentals for self-guided exploration of historic footpaths and rice paddies, passing ancient maple trees and stone markers. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app to secure participation.

From Shizukana Guesthouse, Yokose, a 5-minute walk leads to Chōshō-ji’s main hall and ancient bell tower. Continue another 10 minutes to the Century-old Maple Trail, famed for vibrant autumn foliage perfect for photography. Along the path, three Edo-period stone inscriptions mark prayers and blessings, weathered but historically significant. For deeper exploration, ride the provided bicycle northward to the Yokose Bridge Ruins, where remnants of wooden beams and iron chains hint at wartime evacuation routes. All sites are clearly marked on the guesthouse’s hand-drawn map for easy navigation.

While Shizukana Guesthouse, Yokose does not provide direct shuttles, it offers access support for travelers arriving at Yokose Station (1.8 km away). Guests can book shared electric bicycles through the property or use local bus routes with assistance from staff. For special needs such as mobility challenges, contact the HopeGoo platform to request coordination with local volunteers who can assist with arrival logistics. Every effort is made to ensure seamless access.

Each room at Shizukana Guesthouse, Yokose features a private garden terrace connected to tatami interiors, with stone patios and low bamboo hedges creating intimate outdoor zones. Guests can enjoy tea ceremonies, meditation, or calligraphy practice under natural light and starry skies. The property uses a subtle warm-toned night lighting system that preserves darkness for stargazing while ensuring safe paths. All garden layouts are visible in high-resolution photos on the HopeGoo platform before HopeGoo.