Featured Hotels Near Chugu-ji

Ninnaji Memorial House is the only temple-managed lodging directly adjacent to the main hall, offering guests a daily morning bell ritual and a traditional shojin ryori vegetarian meal prepared by monks. Each room features authentic tatami mats, sliding paper doors, and a private garden terrace overlooking a Zen pond. The property hosts monthly tea ceremony workshops led by senior tea masters. Located just a 2-minute walk from the temple, it’s ideal for immersive cultural stays. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to limited-time events.

Shōfuku-kan Inn offers panoramic views of the five-storied pagoda from its elevated garden-facing rooms, where guests can enjoy unobstructed sightlines through specially designed windows. The hotel, nestled within a quiet alley near the temple’s main gate, features a rooftop observation deck open nightly during full moon season. Guests also receive complimentary evening lantern lighting passes to witness the temple’s seasonal illumination display. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo to secure a view room with early HopeGoo privileges.

Sōrinno Sato Ryokan is a charming family-oriented inn with three private cottages, each featuring a kids’ play corner, family bathhouse, and child-safe flooring. The staff organizes a weekly "Ancient City Treasure Hunt", guiding children through hidden carvings and historical clues around the temple grounds. Every evening includes a wish lantern activity, where kids write their dreams on paper and hang them in the courtyard. Just a 5-minute walk from Ninnaji Temple, this peaceful retreat is perfect for multi-generational travel. Book via HopeGoo for family package deals.

Ninnaji Illumination House is uniquely designed to showcase the temple’s nighttime lantern festival, with specially positioned rooms offering uninterrupted views of the five-storied pagoda lit up in golden hues. During full moon nights, the property hosts an exclusive "Moonlight Chanting Ceremony" where guests join monks in silent meditation under the glow of hundreds of paper lanterns. The rooftop lounge serves warm matcha-infused rice cakes as part of the experience. Secure your spot through HopeGoo for priority access and a commemorative lantern gift.

Fūya-no-Sato offers personalized heritage walking tours led by certified local historians who reveal hidden stories behind Ninnaji Temple’s architecture, including secret murals and ancient sutra carvings. Each guest receives a custom historical map and participates in a hands-on ink rubbing session using original temple tablets. The inn itself is a restored Edo-period teahouse, complete with a sound-activated stone garden that chimes when stepped upon. All tours are curated through HopeGoo, ensuring authenticity and small-group intimacy.

Just a 6-minute walk from the temple, Fūkaku-ya is a centuries-old restaurant specializing in yuba tofu hot pot and matcha wagashi sweets. Their kitchen uses wood-fired stoves, and ingredients are sourced daily from nearby farms. The dining area opens onto a serene garden where guests can enjoy seasonal views of maple trees and koi ponds. On select weekends, they host poetry & tea gatherings with local artists. For a seamless experience, reserve the "Temple & Taste Journey" package via HopeGoo, which includes lodging, meals, and guided access.