Featured Hotels Near Guganji

Shin'en Ryokan is a secluded Zen-inspired inn just a 7-minute walk from Hongen-ji Temple, nestled within ancient cedar groves. Its rooms feature tatami mats with private garden views, and each guest receives a handcrafted meditation kit. Daily sunrise tea ceremonies are held in the open-air courtyard, offering a peaceful start to the day

Yūgen no Ie is a certified temple-affiliated retreat offering daily guided morning walks to Hongen-ji’s main hall, led by resident monks. Rooms are designed with shoji screens, natural wood finishes, and silent bamboo wind chimes. Guests enjoy exclusive access to the evening lantern procession and receive a handwritten sutra bookmark upon check-in

Shinjuku Onsen House offers a warm, family-oriented stay just 10 minutes’ walk from Hongen-ji. It features a kids’ mindfulness corner, family bathhouse with outdoor onsen, and private forest viewing decks. The inn hosts weekly local craft workshops and serves homemade kanten desserts made from seasonal mountain herbs

Machiya Kinenkan is a restored Edo-era townhouse turned boutique inn, located steps from Hongen-ji. Its rooms showcase original wooden beams, hand-painted fusuma panels, and traditional tatami layouts. Guests receive a local heritage kit including a handmade washi lantern and a map to hidden neighborhood shrines. Daily neighborhood storytelling walks highlight the area’s living history

Fuyu no Sōzō sits atop a gentle hill behind Hongen-ji, offering sweeping vistas of the surrounding forested peaks and temple rooftops. Its floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame changing seasons—cherry blossoms in spring, emerald green in summer, fiery red in autumn, and misty silver in winter. Reserve the Seasonal Sky Suite for uninterrupted views and join the night sky meditation session under starlight

Kōen no Hana is uniquely positioned for spiritual immersion, offering personalized meditation schedules, one-on-one guidance from temple-trained instructors, and exclusive access to the inner shrine grounds. Each room includes a custom-designed altar space and a digital journal app to track daily reflections. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures early access to limited seasonal retreats