Matsusaka Daihoten Hotel is just a 5-minute walk from Dainichi-ji, offering rooms with traditional Japanese garden views. Wake up to misty mountain vistas and temple bells echoing through the valley. The hotel features tea ceremony workshops and kimono rental services, allowing guests to fully immerse in local culture after visiting the temple. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to quiet-floor rooms

Matsusaka Tenmanya Ryokan is only a 6-minute walk from Dainichi-ji, blending Edo-period architecture with modern comfort. Each room includes a Zen-style courtyard and a private meditation space. The rooftop restaurant serves exquisite local kaiseki cuisine, with views of the temple’s pagoda and surrounding bamboo groves. Guests receive a free guidebook and a blessing gift set upon check-in

Mie Kikou Estate sits at the foot of Dainichi-ji’s eastern slope, featuring a standalone wooden structure with cedar-tiled roofs and a tranquil rock garden. Every room has a private Buddhist altar area, and the hotel hosts daily early-morning meditation sessions (05:30) led by resident monks. Guests can also join seasonal stone lantern ceremonies and enjoy a moonlight tea gathering on select evenings

Matsusaka Home Stay is ideal for families, located just steps from the temple entrance. It offers spacious family rooms with private gardens and a dedicated children’s play area. Hosts are locals who provide family-friendly guided tours, teaching kids about temple carvings and history while giving them handmade prayer lanterns as souvenirs. All meals use fresh ingredients from nearby farms, ensuring wholesome dining

Hoshinuma-no-Yado specializes in evening tranquility, with rooms offering unobstructed views of Dainichi-ji’s illuminated structures glowing against the night sky. The hotel hosts a monthly nighttime pilgrimage tour led by experienced guides, exploring ancient paths and sharing legends behind the temple’s statues. Guests also enjoy a moonlit tea ceremony with rare matcha and wagashi treats, creating a deeply peaceful atmosphere

Sairan-so is an eco-lodge nestled within the forest behind Dainichi-ji, built with reclaimed timber and designed for natural airflow. Rooms feature no artificial lighting and open ceilings for stargazing. The lodge offers regular forest meditation workshops and ancient tree blessing rituals, along with guided walks through native fern forests. Experience true harmony between nature and Zen philosophy—reserve your stay through HopeGoo for sustainable travel perks