




Everything you need to know about Ganjoji
Stay at Ganjoji Annex Noto, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored traditional Japanese timber house just a 3-minute walk from Ganjoji Temple. Each room features tatami flooring and a private garden terrace, offering serene morning views of temple bells and misty hills. Guests enjoy exclusive tea ceremony experiences and dinner made with local Noto ingredients. Book through the HopeGoo app for special seasonal rates.
Yes, Ganjoji Annex Noto offers specially designed sunrise-view rooms facing the temple's pagoda, where guests can hear the morning bell echoing through the valley. The rooms feature natural wood interiors, shoji paper screens, and soft ambient lighting to enhance the meditative atmosphere. Some include outdoor onsen baths, allowing you to soak while gazing at the ancient temple set against the mountain backdrop. These rooms are highly sought after—reserve via the HopeGoo platform for best availability.
From Ganjoji Annex Noto, a 5-minute walk leads to Noto Handmade Pottery Studio, where guests can take a one-day pottery workshop and take home their own crafted piece. Nearby, Noto White Tofu Shop serves fresh Noto white bean curd made with mountain spring water. On Saturdays, the temple hosts guided tours and zen meditation workshops led by the abbot, offering an authentic glimpse into monastic life. All activities are curated by HopeGoo partners for an immersive cultural journey.
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