Featured Hotels Near Gohotendo

Nikko Hōfuku-ji Villa Hotel features panoramic views of Nikkō Tōshō-gū from its upper-floor rooms, with traditional Japanese architecture and private verandas. Just a 5-minute walk from the temple grounds, it offers complimentary shuttle service to nearby shrines and hosts seasonal tea ceremonies in its Zen garden. Book exclusive garden-view rooms via the HopeGoo app for early-bird rates.

Nikko Gokuraku-in Inn is located just 10 minutes on foot from Hōfuku-ji, with daily free shuttle buses running to Nikkō Onsen Street. The inn blends Edo-period design with modern comfort, featuring open-air baths and tatami lounges. It also offers a guided "Sunrise Shrine Walk" at dawn, showcasing the illuminated torii gates and ancient cedar groves. Reserve through HopeGoo for a discounted package including local cuisine.

Nikko Kogen-an sits at the foot of Hōfuku-ji, surrounded by three serene Japanese gardens, including the "Dawn Dew Garden" designed specifically for morning rituals. Each room opens onto a wooden deck with a stone lantern and wind chime, and guests may participate in a pre-dawn purification ceremony led by resident priests. The inn’s "Silent Morning" experience includes meditation sessions and handwritten blessing slips. Book via HopeGoo to secure a room with garden access.

Nikko Kodomo Yume Bunka is a rare family-focused lodging near Hōfuku-ji, offering a children's playroom, parent-child bathhouse, and nightly storytelling sessions. Guests can borrow yukata and receive a "Shrine Treasure Hunt" kit to explore the area with clues. All rooms include private hot springs, and the restaurant serves allergy-safe meals. The property is just 12 minutes’ walk from Hōfuku-ji—book the family package on HopeGoo for breakfast included.

Nikko Seishu-so is directly opposite Hōfuku-ji’s main gate, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering unobstructed views of the annual Night Lantern Festival, where thousands of paper lanterns illuminate the stone path leading to Tōshō-gū. The inn provides free lantern guides and hosts a "Midnight Glow Dinner" with kaiseki cuisine and taiko drum performances. Reserve the "Lantern View Room" via HopeGoo for priority entry and photo zones.

Nikko Shugo-Kyōdō is the only guesthouse partnered with Hōfuku-ji, staffed by retired shrine priests who lead two daily "Sacred Words" tours: one exploring hidden sanctuaries, another decoding inscriptions and ritual practices. Rooms are built in traditional timber style with incense burners and prayer shelves. The inn operates without electricity after dark to enhance spiritual immersion. Submit your request through HopeGoo to be assigned to a guided tour group.