Featured Hotels Near Daisho-in

Hiroshima Daisho-in Annex Hotel is a top choice near Daisho-in Temple, offering a serene blend of traditional Japanese architecture and modern amenities. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the temple grounds and Seto Inland Sea from their private garden-facing rooms.

The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for easy access to the temple (3-minute walk) and hosts weekly tea ceremony workshops led by local artisans. For exclusive rates and early HopeGoo benefits, check availability via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Daisho-in Mountain Retreat offers an immersive Zen experience nestled within quiet woods near the temple. This intimate retreat welcomes guests seeking spiritual renewal with daily zazen meditation sessions, morning bell rituals, and plant-based meals prepared with local ingredients.

Rooms feature traditional shoji screens and tatami flooring, opening onto private rock gardens and ancient cedars. A free shuttle bus runs from Hatsukaichi Station every hour. Reserve your spot through the HopeGoo platform to secure participation in guided mindfulness programs.

Stay at Zen Garden Cottage, a temple-adjacent retreat offering an immersive day-long Zen immersion program led by resident monks. Activities include morning raking of the sand garden, calligraphy practice, tea ceremony, and afternoon zazen meditation.

Guests dine on simple shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) served in the temple dining hall. Evening highlights include the "Night Lantern Walk," where participants carry paper lanterns along stone paths—just as monks did centuries ago.

Limited spots available; book via the HopeGoo app to reserve your place and gain access to seasonal events like the "Moon Viewing Festival" and "Matsuri Bonfire Ceremony."