Featured Hotels Near Chozenji

Chuzenji Machi Yado is a traditional Japanese inn just a 5-minute walk from Chozenji Temple, featuring wooden architecture and Zen-inspired gardens. Its "View of the Pagoda" rooms offer panoramic views of the temple’s stone path and ancient cypress trees. Guests can enjoy morning tea ceremonies with local matcha while listening to the distant temple bell, all accessible via HopeGoo’s exclusive shuttle service

Chuzenji Machi Yado specializes in cultural immersion, located steps away from the temple’s moss-covered pathways and historic shrines. The inn offers daily handmade washi umbrella workshops led by local artisans, weaving stories of the temple’s Edo-era legacy. Each room includes a meditation nook and access to a secluded courtyard where guests can practice mindfulness amidst seasonal cherry blossoms and morning mist

Staying at Chuzenji Machi Yado grants access to a guided morning pilgrimage tour led by a resident monk through the temple’s inner sanctuaries, revealing secrets of 17th-century Buddhist sculpture. Additionally, the One-Acre Farming Experience allows guests to plant rice or harvest under expert guidance, taking home their own organic yield. All activities are bookable through the HopeGoo app with multilingual support

The "Garden Moon View Room" at Chuzenji Machi Yado features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the temple’s pagoda and centuries-old maple tree. Equipped with Nara-period carved screens and warm adjustable lighting, this room creates a serene atmosphere ideal for reflection. Guests receive a night visit pass card, granting free access to a moonlit temple walk and a hand-written blessing scroll upon check-in

From the main gate of Chozenji Temple, follow the moss-covered stone path for about 300 meters to reach Chuzenji Machi Yado, with no road crossings required. Along the way, you’ll pass ancient cedars and small stone shrines, evoking a timeless journey. The inn provides free electric wheelchairs for elderly or mobility-challenged guests. Book your stay early via HopeGoo to secure seamless arrival and transportation

Chuzenji Machi Yado offers the "Generations Courtyard Suite", a multi-room family unit with two private bedrooms and a shared tatami garden. Children can enjoy traditional painting kits and wooden block games inspired by temple history. Every evening, a grandparent-child storytelling session unfolds in the courtyard, where monks share tales of the temple’s founding. Meals feature locally sourced organic ingredients, with dietary needs accommodated—book via HopeGoo for personalized service