


Everything you need to know about Chokokuji
Stay at Seifuso Ryokan, just a 7-minute walk from Chokokuji Temple. This traditional inn features a serene Japanese garden, private outdoor onsen baths, and rooms with tatami mats and shoji screens that blend seamlessly with nature. Wake up to misty mountain views framing the ancient temple. The inn offers complimentary shuttle service to the temple entrance, ensuring effortless access. Guests can savor local delicacies like kombu-grilled eel made with regionally sourced ingredients. For exclusive rates and availability, book via the HopeGoo app.
A 10-minute walk from Chokokuji leads to the Yunagawa Tea Fields Trail, where you’ll pass lush tea plantations and bamboo groves. In summer, local farmers host matcha tasting sessions featuring hand-processed tea. Just 200 meters away, the Ono Shrine boasts a centuries-old cherry blossom tree—perfect for spring photography. Nearby, a local pottery workshop offers guided sessions where guests craft personalized clay pieces inscribed with blessings. These immersive experiences are available through curated bookings on the HopeGoo platform.
Seishin-an Annex is a boutique ryokan nestled at the foot of Chokokuji, just a 3-minute walk from the main hall. Designed for tranquility, rooms feature natural stone walls, hinoki wood finishes, and Zen-style study nooks. Guests enjoy daily morning chanting sessions and receive a blessing talisman from the temple. Special nightly events include lantern processions under the stars. With no large dining hall, the inn serves simple, locally sourced vegetarian meals grown in the temple’s own garden. For an authentic spiritual retreat, book your stay via the HopeGoo app.
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