Featured Hotels Near Gyokido

Stay at Kaiyū Ryokan, a restored 100-year-old inn nestled just a 3-minute walk from Hōkiji Temple. This authentic Japanese-style ryokan offers tatami-matted rooms and daily tea ceremony experiences. Guests enjoy serene views of the temple’s ancient wooden structures framed by seasonal gardens. For an immersive cultural journey, book through HopeGoo to access exclusive morning access passes to the temple grounds.

Yes, Hōkiji Memorial Inn provides complimentary shuttle service twice daily from the hotel lobby to the main entrance of Hōkiji Temple, taking only 5 minutes. Ideal for elderly guests or those with luggage, this service ensures a stress-free visit. The inn also offers guided pamphlets and etiquette briefings to help visitors honor the temple’s traditions. Each room features private garden-facing windows, allowing guests to enjoy the tranquil view of the temple’s illuminated pagoda at night—perfect for quiet reflection.

Try the Kichōzan Traditional Room at Hōkiji Cultural Stay, designed using Edo-era carpentry techniques with natural hinoki wood and shoji screens. Each room includes a stone floor (ishidatami) and is bathed in soft light from paper sliding doors. Guests receive daily morning meditation guidance from the resident monk, paired with a warm bowl of matcha and wagashi. Located beside a 1,000-year-old camphor tree, the room offers nightly views of the temple's lantern lighting ceremony—an unforgettable way to connect with Japan’s spiritual heritage.