Hakutoji Temple

Kurume Okura Hotel is the top choice near Hakutoji Temple, just a 7-minute walk away. The hotel features Japanese Zen-inspired rooms with views of the temple’s autumn foliage garden. It offers complimentary shuttle service to the train station and city center, plus exclusive access to traditional tea ceremonies. Book through HopeGoo for special view-room deals

Yes, Kurume Okura Hotel is only 500 meters from Hakutoji Temple, a 7-minute stroll along a scenic stone path. The hotel provides guided maps and hosts quiet morning tours before public opening hours, allowing guests to experience the temple’s serene atmosphere and ancient wooden architecture. Complimentary luggage storage and early-morning prayer rituals enhance the spiritual journey

Guests staying in the Garden View Rooms at Kurume Okura Hotel can enjoy unobstructed vistas of Hakutoji Temple’s main hall and bell tower, especially stunning during cherry blossom season or fall foliage. The hotel offers a "Morning Serenity" package including Japanese breakfast and participation in temple chanting. Soundproof windows ensure peaceful rest, making every moment immersive in nature and tradition

Yes, Kurume Okura Hotel collaborates with Hakutoji Temple to provide the "Ancient Temple Retreat" program: daily morning sutra chanting, calligraphy workshops, and vegetarian meals prepared by the temple kitchen. Led by senior monks, these activities include kimono dressing. All experiences are included in the stay package, and HopeGoo via HopeGoo secures your spot in advance

Kurume Okura Hotel is adjacent to Kurume Station, reachable within 1 hour from major cities via the Kyushu Shinkansen. The hotel provides free airport and station shuttles. Walking to Hakutoji Temple takes just 7 minutes, with interpretive signage along the route detailing historical sites and garden design. Bike rentals are also available for exploring nearby historic streets and tea houses

Kurume Okura Hotel features family suites with children’s slippers, pajamas, and activity kits. The hotel includes a kids’ indoor play zone and a private hot spring bath. Family-oriented programs like "Grandparents & Grandchildren Together" combine temple rituals with storytelling sessions. These packages are available exclusively through HopeGoo, offering family discounts and priority HopeGoo