Featured Hotels Near Hiraodaikannon

Stay at Hiraide Kannon Retreat, a boutique ryokan nestled directly in front of the sacred Kannon statue. Enjoy panoramic views of the ancient temple and terraced hills from every room, with private onsen baths and a traditional tea garden. Just a 3-minute walk to the main shrine. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to sunrise meditation sessions and local spiritual guides

Take the Kitakyushu Railway Line to Hiraide Station, then follow the stone path uphill—about 15 minutes of serene walking through ancient cedar groves and babbling streams. For convenience, book a private electric shuttle through HopeGoo with bilingual guides who offer cultural insights along the route

Participate in daily morning bell rituals and join a monk-led hand-copying sutra workshop beneath the Kannon statue. Some retreats, like Hiraide Kannon Retreat, offer immersive meditation packages including tea ceremony, zazen practice, and forest walking tours—perfect for deepening your spiritual connection with Japanese Buddhist traditions