
Everything you need to know about Chosenji
Songfengzhuang is a traditional Japanese ryokan nestled beside the historic Chosenji Temple, offering rooms with garden-view windows that frame morning mist drifting over ancient rooftops. Guests enjoy kimono rental and tea ceremony workshops, all within a 5-minute walk of the temple’s main hall. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app to access exclusive cultural packages.
Within a 10-minute walk from Chosenji lies the Stone Bridge Trail, a thousand-year-old path lined with bamboo groves and babbling streams, where moss-covered stone lanterns guide the way. Hidden along the route are the Hermit's Inscription Stones and a preserved miniature waterwheel, perfect for photographers and history enthusiasts. Local residents often meditate here, adding to the area’s profound sense of spiritual stillness. Pair your visit with a guided walking map from Songfengzhuang to uncover each stone’s historical significance.
Stay at Songfengzhuang, which hosts a daily monastic meditation session at 9:00 AM, including zazen, sutra chanting, and garden purification led by a senior monk. In the afternoon, join a forest foraging tour through nearby primeval woods, learning about local medicinal plants and ecosystem balance. End the day with a sunset tea ceremony in the temple garden, featuring hand-pounded matcha and seasonal delicacies. All activities are coordinated by the hotel, with bookings available through the HopeGoo app for seamless access to authentic cultural immersion.
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