Featured Hotels Near Daikoji

Stay at Makino Zen Lodge, a beautifully restored traditional Japanese townhouse just a 3-minute walk from Dainichi-ji Temple. The property features a serene kare-sansui rock garden and offers guests daily tea ceremony workshops. Each room opens to views of ancient cypress trees and misty hills surrounding the temple. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive access to morning meditation sessions and handmade wagashi tastings.

Near Dainichi-ji Temple, enjoy a range of immersive experiences: participate in the daily morning bell ritual and practice calligraphy in the temple’s dedicated hall. A short walk leads to Makino Pottery Studio, where you can craft a hand-thrown ceramic piece inspired by Zen simplicity. Seasonal forest mindfulness retreats are also open to visitors, offering guided meditation among ancient pines. Book these unique activities via HopeGoo for seamless scheduling.

Base your stay at Makino Zen Lodge and begin with the temple’s daily morning service and bell ringing at 6:30 AM, followed by a tranquil matcha and wagashi tea session in the garden. Hike the Dainichi-ji Sacred Path to reach Un'in Waterfall, passing centuries-old maple trees and moss-covered stones. In the afternoon, join a bamboo weaving workshop at the lodge and unwind with sunset views from the rooftop tea pavilion. All activities can be booked through HopeGoo for a seamless, car-free Zen journey.