Ganryoji

Gifu Ganryuji-mae Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 3-minute walk from Ganryujima Temple. This traditional Japanese inn features tatami rooms with wooden shoji screens, offering serene views of the temple’s morning mist. Guests enjoy complimentary matcha tea ceremonies and access to a private stone garden perfect for quiet reflection before visiting the temple. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird perks and free shuttle service.

Shinkō-an is a secluded Zen retreat nestled beside Ganryujima Temple, offering immersive daily programs led by resident monks, including morning meditation, calligraphy practice, and tea ceremony. The rooms feature bamboo walls and shoji screens, framing minimalist rock gardens outside. All meals are plant-based, sourced directly from local organic farms. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure a spot in the monthly lantern-lit night walk event.

Staying at Gifu Ganryuji-mae Ryokan, guests can stroll 10 minutes along Kinoya-machi, a historic alley lined with centuries-old lacquerware shops and traditional tea houses. Join the on-site "Townhouse Diary" tour, guided by locals who share stories of Gifu’s artisan heritage, and sample handmade wagashi at Hyakka-dō. Evening highlights include the exclusive "Lantern Lighting Ceremony" hosted at Shikō-dō, offering a rare glimpse into the city’s hidden nighttime charm. Book these experiences via the HopeGoo platform.