Featured Hotels Near Chonenji

Stay at Jōetsu Yudanaka Onsen Ryokan, a centuries-old machiya transformed into a serene guesthouse with authentic wooden beams and shoji screens. The property offers panoramic views of Chonenji’s vermilion torii and surrounding maple groves, with a complimentary foot bath and tea ceremony experience included. Just a 5-minute walk from the temple grounds, it's perfect for immersive cultural exploration. Book through HopeGoo to unlock exclusive access to sunrise meditation sessions.

Chonenji Front Garden Guesthouse sits just 30 meters from the temple’s main gate, offering a rare quiet retreat nestled within a family-run ryokan tradition. Each room features a private courtyard and meditation nook, where you can hear morning prayers and chanting drifting through the air. Evening walks along the stone path lead to a hillside viewpoint overlooking Jōetsu City and the Shinano River. The inn provides free guided maps and calligraphy workshops—reserve via HopeGoo to secure a spot in their limited-edition "Quiet Room" collection.

Guests at Jōetsu Senbonji Welcome House can join the daily 6:30 AM Morning Bell Ritual, led by the head monk, featuring introductory zazen meditation and a traditional breakfast of matcha and edamame sushi on the temple veranda. This exclusive activity is only available to overnight guests and requires 24-hour advance HopeGoo. The property also features a glass-roofed Zen room perfect for watching sunrise paint the Shinano River valley in gold. All experiences are included in the package—book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition mindfulness guidebook as a welcome gift.