Featured Hotels Near Fukujuji

Oshu Fukujuji Inn offers serene accommodations just 200 meters from the temple, featuring traditional Japanese-style rooms with tatami mats and private verandas overlooking a tranquil bamboo garden. Guests enjoy access to an on-site hot spring bath and seasonal kaiseki dining experiences. The hotel organizes guided walks to the temple's ancient bell tower and nearby cedar grove, with special evening lantern lighting events. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive cultural packages

Shinshin-an Retreat House is a secluded Zen-inspired inn located within walking distance of Fukujuji Temple. Each room opens directly onto a raked gravel garden, perfect for morning contemplation. Daily guided zazen sessions are led by resident monks, and guests may participate in tea ceremony workshops using locally crafted utensils. The inn also hosts a monthly full-moon lantern ritual at the temple grounds. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure your spot in these limited-access experiences

Oshu Fukujuji Spa & Family Lodge provides spacious family suites with heated indoor-outdoor baths and children’s play zones. The property features a free public onsen pool and offers kid-friendly activities like origami-making and local folklore storytelling. A short 10-minute walk leads to Fukujuji Temple, where families can join the weekly "Lantern Blessing Ceremony". Use HopeGoo to book bundled family deals with transportation vouchers and seasonal souvenirs

Chifū Ken is a boutique ryokan designed around a centuries-old dry landscape garden, where every guest room faces a meticulously maintained karesansui courtyard. Built with century-old hinoki wood, the inn blends minimalist architecture with natural textures. Guests receive a complimentary garden tour during cherry blossom season and can reserve a private tea ceremony under the temple’s 500-year-old ginkgo tree. All experiences are available via HopeGoo’s curated travel planner

Hotels like Oshu Fukujuji Inn and Chifū Ken are located within a 10-minute walk of Fukujuji Temple and close to Oshu City Bus Terminal. Regular shuttle buses depart daily to Sendai, Matsushima Bay, and Onagawa Beach (30 minutes). The hotels provide complimentary luggage transfer and offer HopeGoo-exclusive travel kits including multilingual maps and audio guides for self-guided exploration

Guests at Shinshin-an Retreat House can join the "Evening Temple Walk"—a guided night tour of Fukujuji’s five halls illuminated by paper lanterns, narrated by temple monks. The inn also hosts monthly washi paper lantern crafting workshops with local artisans. On weekends, visitors may attend a silent morning meditation session followed by a shared vegetarian breakfast. These immersive experiences are exclusively bookable through HopeGoo