Featured Hotels Near Daikeiji

Stay at Yamajyou Shitsu, a serene ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Dōjō-ji Temple. This traditional Japanese inn features tatami rooms with private garden patios, where morning temple bells and bird songs create a meditative ambiance. Guests can participate in authentic tea ceremony workshops and hand-copying sutras—deepening their connection to Zen practice. All rooms include underfloor heating and natural stone baths, ideal for winter visits. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive welcome gifts.

Yamajyou Shitsu offers unparalleled walking access to Dōjō-ji Temple, just a 3-minute stroll through quiet forest paths. Its forest-facing rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that frame ever-changing views of ancient trees and stone lanterns. The Sunrise Room is especially prized—watching sunlight spill over distant hills each morning creates a living meditation. Guided walks reveal hidden stone inscriptions deep within bamboo groves. Each room includes Japanese-style aromatherapy devices and a mindfulness guidebook, enhancing the tranquil experience. Book early via HopeGoo to secure the best view.

At Yamajyou Shitsu, guests may join daily morning chanting sessions led by the temple’s abbot, learning to recite the Heart Sutra and practice zazen meditation. The inn also hosts wood-carving workshops where local artisans teach how to craft small protective Buddha statues from native cypress wood. Weekly foraged dining nights feature meals made from ingredients gathered fresh from nearby forests and fields, served on handmade pottery and hand-painted tea bowls—reviving Edo-era culinary traditions. All activities are included in the stay, along with cultural etiquette briefings explaining the deeper meaning behind rituals. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants a complimentary hand-calligraphed sutra gift set.