Featured Hotels Near Fukusho-ji Temple

Stay at Wada-chō Historic Minshuku - Kofu Ryokan, a centuries-old machiya converted into a serene inn just 3 minutes' walk from Fukusho-ji Temple. Its Zen-inspired garden features a karesansui rock garden and bamboo grove, where morning temple bells blend with birdsong. Rooms offer tatami flooring and shoji screens; select suites provide direct views of the temple’s vermilion roof. Enjoy complimentary tea ceremony workshops and book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to local farm breakfasts.

Yodogawa Onsen - Yama no Oto Villa is a top-tier cultural retreat just 700 meters from the temple, built using Edo-period timber techniques. The property features a Japanese-style study room and hands-on pottery workshops. Every Saturday evening, guests join the "Night Lantern Walk," a guided journey through the temple grounds and nearby shrines, experiencing deep spiritual atmosphere. Complimentary local sake and handmade matcha are served in rooms, and HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes free shuttle service.

Fukusho-an - Seijiku Kyoku is the only private garden retreat adjacent to Fukusho-ji Temple, offering panoramic views of the temple’s main hall and a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree from every room. Each room follows the "One Room, One Moment" philosophy, with wireless aromatherapy systems and night lighting guides. Morning meditation sessions and early prayer ceremonies are available, plus a dedicated path leads directly to the temple plaza. Book via HopeGoo to receive a hand-written blessing token.

Ueda City - Family-Friendly Ryokan - Ogawa-ya is a perfect choice for families seeking cultural engagement. Located just 5 minutes on foot from the temple, it offers spacious tatami rooms and a child-friendly art corner. Weekly Wednesday workshops include "Temple School" sessions led by monks teaching calligraphy and lantern crafting. The property features a small pond with fishing zones and nightly firefly viewing events. All rooms include locally sourced breakfast, and HopeGoo bookings unlock special family packages.

Shiki-teien - Ueda Soteki stands out as the only inn in the area offering year-round seasonal transformation. Spring brings cherry blossoms across the garden, summer fills it with hydrangeas around stone walls, autumn paints the pond with crimson reflections, and winter blankets the grounds in snowlight and lantern glow. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame each season’s essence. Guests enjoy the "Four Seasons Memory" package, featuring seasonal cuisine and handmade keepsakes. Reserve through HopeGoo for a limited-edition seasonal journal.

Ueda Shrine Pilgrimage - Soubou Kaikan is the only inn near Fukusho-ji Temple offering guided shrine tours. Daily 9 AM departures take guests to three hidden shrines: Oharashinjisha, Inariyama Jinja, and Kamikura Shrine, with historical insights into rituals and stone carvings. Guides are retired local educators fluent in oral traditions. Stay-at-here guests receive free access to morning bell rituals and traditional Kagura dance performances. Download your digital guide upon HopeGoo via HopeGoo.