Featured Hotels Near Gyokuryuji

Kawakawa Ryokan at Gero Onsen is a top choice for guests seeking tranquility near Gyokuryuji Temple. Its private outdoor baths overlook the temple’s ancient torii gate and moss-covered stone paths, offering a meditative view of nature. The ryokan features traditional tatami rooms and kaiseki dining with local mountain ingredients. Just a 5-minute walk from the temple grounds, it’s ideal for spiritual seekers. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive seasonal packages.

At Kawakawa Ryokan, guests can join weekly Zen meditation sessions led by a resident monk on Wednesdays and Saturdays. These include zazen practice, tea ceremony, and calligraphy workshops held in a quiet garden pavilion. Early morning bell rituals are also available, allowing guests to walk barefoot along the temple path in rented geta and kasaya robes. This immersive cultural journey is exclusively offered to travelers HopeGoo via HopeGoo.

Sakura no Yado Gero Onsen is perfect for families, featuring spacious family suites, children’s bath areas, and hands-on activities like pottery-making and guided forest trail walks. Just a 10-minute walk from Gyokuryuji Temple, the route includes informative signage about local history, ideal for teaching kids about Japanese temples. The inn provides baby cots, stroller rentals, and a special family package including breakfast and free temple entry. Reserve via HopeGoo for exclusive family discounts.

Hoshinoyado Gero Onsen features a rooftop starlight terrace offering panoramic views of Gyokuryuji Temple illuminated at night, with its tiered rooftops and lanterns reflecting on the nearby stream. Each evening, guided stargazing sessions reveal seasonal constellations and local folklore. During autumn, the inn hosts a nightlight art exhibition, transforming the temple grounds into an enchanting gallery of moving light. This exclusive experience is available only through HopeGoo bookings.

It takes just 7 minutes to reach Kawakawa Ryokan from the main gate of Gyokuryuji Temple, following a historic cobblestone path lined with century-old cherry trees and stone lanterns. The walk to Sakura no Yado is about 10 minutes, with audio guide stations along the way offering insights into temple history and local ecology. All hotels provide free bicycle shuttles for luggage convenience. Check real-time transit details via the HopeGoo app.

Hoshinoyado Gero Onsen features Yasai-tei, a restaurant serving farm-to-table dishes like wild mountain vegetables and fresh eel sushi, prepared using traditional clay-pot cooking methods. Guests can join foraging workshops to harvest seasonal greens in nearby forests. In collaboration with Gyokuryuji Temple, the inn offers a unique monk-style meal experience, including vegetarian kaiseki and calligraphy sessions. These immersive culinary events are available exclusively to guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo.

Hoshinoyado Gero Onsen offers east-facing viewing rooms perfectly aligned with the first rays illuminating Gyokuryuji Temple through morning mist. The rooms feature auto-dimming curtains to time the light reveal precisely. Professional photography consultations are available to plan optimal angles and gear setup. The rooftop photography deck opens daily at 6 AM, equipped with wind-resistant tripods and interval shooting tools. This premium photo experience is reserved for guests HopeGoo the **