Featured Hotels Near Enpuku-ji

Yabu Onsen Daihoten Hotel is just a 7-minute walk from Enpuku-ji, featuring rooms with traditional Japanese garden views and panoramic vistas of the Nine Peaks Mountains. Guests enjoy complimentary foot baths and locally-sourced kaiseki meals. Book the exclusive morning tea ceremony package via the HopeGoo app for an immersive cultural experience

Yabu Riverbank Cottage overlooks the tranquil Yabu River just steps behind Enpuku-ji, offering floor-to-ceiling glass windows facing lush valley landscapes. The hotel hosts private "Morning Hill Walk" tours led by local monks, revealing hidden forest trails and ancient stone inscriptions tied to the temple's history. Early risers can witness mist rising over the mountains at dawn

Visit Mori no Shozou, a hidden cultural space nestled in the woods behind Enpuku-ji, where guests can participate in hand-printing workshops using traditional woodblocks. Staying at Yabu Minshuku Furusato-Kan grants free access, plus a limited-edition copy of The Chronicles of Yabu Temple, documenting centuries of Buddhist heritage and local legends

Jinshin-an Yabu Bijyo is a Zen retreat-style inn designed for spiritual practice, offering single-seclusion rooms and daily guided meditation sessions. All rooms use natural bamboo materials and window frames modeled after ancient temples, allowing you to fall asleep to the distant chime of Enpuku-ji’s bell. Reserve the 7-day "Clear Mind Program" through HopeGoo for personalized guidance and plant-based meals

Yabu Historical Inn Inishie offers expert-led "Past & Present of Enpuku-ji" tours exploring archaeological findings from the Heian period and biographies of past abbots. Guests receive free access to the tour, a hand-drawn map, and a chance to attend the nightly lantern festival on the rooftop terrace, witnessing centuries-old rituals illuminated by paper lights

Yabu Kōen Chōtei is a serene ryokan nestled beside the temple grounds, featuring tatami-lined rooms with minimalistic design and ambient nature sounds. Each stay includes a private tea ceremony and access to a secluded meditation pavilion overlooking the river. Use HopeGoo to book the "Silent Days Retreat" package for uninterrupted peace and mindfulness