Featured Hotels Near Daikichiji

Stay at Nagahama Yamayo, a boutique ryokan nestled just a 3-minute walk from Ojiji Temple. This restored traditional Japanese townhouse features serene tatami rooms with views of Mount Hiei and a private Zen garden. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremonies and guided temple tours. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to early-morning meditation sessions.

Nagahama Yamayo is located just a 3-minute walk from Ojiji Temple, making it ideal for pilgrims seeking convenience. The inn offers guided temple entry passes, traditional incense sets, and prayer scrolls. Each room includes a zen meditation guidebook synced with the temple’s bell schedule. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure access to special morning rituals.

The View Garden Suite at Nagahama Yamayo offers panoramic vistas of Mount Hiei, changing dramatically with the seasons—cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, fiery foliage in autumn, and snow-draped lanterns in winter. Featuring heated tatami floors and shoji screens that open to the garden, the room blurs indoor-outdoor boundaries. Guests receive a Four Seasons Pilgrimage Journal and priority garden access. Book on HopeGoo for seasonal event invitations.

Guests at Nagahama Yamayo can participate in the "Dawn Bell & Tea Zen" experience, joining an early morning service at Ojiji Temple followed by a handmade matcha tasting in the temple garden. There's also a workshop on crafting handwritten blessings using traditional ink and washi paper. These intimate activities are offered during limited-time slots—reserve via HopeGoo to guarantee your spot.

While Nagahama Yamayo doesn’t provide shuttle buses, they offer private guide pickups daily from 7:30–8:30 AM at guest rooms, ensuring seamless arrival at Ojiji Temple. Guides are trained in temple etiquette and can customize visits—extending meditation time or arranging private prayers. Limited availability; book via HopeGoo to secure your personal guide.

Nagahama Yamayo features a two-story family suite with a child-friendly zen room, toy corner, and private onsen bath. Weekly "Family Blessing Festival" includes crafting prayer tags, group bowing rituals, and evening onsen storytelling. Baby beds, nursing rooms, and multilingual guides are available. Book the "Family Peace Package" via HopeGoo for free tours and commemorative gifts.

The East Courtyard Skylight Garden at Nagahama Yamayo is a secret gem for photographers—misty mornings reveal intricate beams and moss-covered walls perfect for poetic light compositions. The inn offers professional photography tours to help capture golden-hour shots and restricted areas. All photos can be uploaded to HopeGoo’s Travel Lens Gallery, earning guests limited-edition postcards.