Stay at Yamagata Castle Town Ryokan, a boutique inn just a 5-minute walk from Yuzurihara Kōbun-ji Yakushidō. This heritage-style property features tatami rooms with garden-view windows, offering serene morning views of the temple’s ancient wooden beams and vibrant autumn foliage.

The inn provides complimentary kimono experiences and tea ceremony tours, deepening guests’ connection to the region’s Buddhist traditions. Its on-site restaurant, Yakushidō Garden Dining, serves seasonal kaiseki cuisine crafted from local ingredients. After dinner, stroll along the stone path to the temple grounds for quiet reflection.

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Yes, the temple is just 300 meters away—only a 5-minute walk from Yamagata Castle Town Ryokan. Follow the cobblestone path flanked by centuries-old machiya homes and stone lanterns, creating a timeless journey through history.

Yakushidō Temple, designated a National Important Cultural Property, features striking vermilion roofing and Tang-style wooden architecture that glows in morning light. The inn offers daily 9 AM guided shuttle service (for guests only) and provides a prayer booklet with instructions for traditional blessings.

Additionally, guests can participate in a mantra rubbing workshop using authentic sutra paper. No motor vehicles are allowed in the area, ensuring a peaceful, pedestrian-friendly experience. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo platform for personalized itinerary support.

At Yamagata Castle Town Ryokan, guests can join the Morning Bell Ceremony every day at 6 AM, listening to the temple’s ancient bell echo across the valley—a powerful spiritual moment.

The inn collaborates with Yakushidō Temple to host Mandala Painting Workshops, led by senior monks who teach traditional techniques using natural mineral pigments to create protective deities. Participants take home their hand-painted mandalas as keepsakes.

Each Saturday, enjoy the Moonlight Pilgrimage Walk: guests wear kimonos and carry paper lanterns along the stone path, reenacting the footsteps of historical devotees. The inn also provides audio guides narrating the temple’s history, available in-room or outdoors. These immersive experiences are exclusive to guests—reserve via the HopeGoo app to secure your spot.