







Everything you need to know about Hoanji
Shinshan-kyo Guest House offers a serene retreat just 5 minutes' walk from Hōan-ji Temple. Its traditional Japanese-style rooms feature tatami mats and private garden views, with daily morning meditation sessions hosted on-site. Guests can also join the exclusive "Bell & Lantern" package, which includes access to temple rituals and evening lantern lighting ceremonies—book via HopeGoo for early-bird rates.
Stay at Hōan-ji Mae Minshuku, where you can walk directly to the temple’s main hall by 7 a.m. without crossing traffic. The inn offers complimentary Japanese tea ceremony workshops and arranges guided walks through historic streets, featuring authentic local treats like soybean paste dumplings and bamboo-steamed rice. All tours are led by resident elders, ensuring genuine cultural immersion.
Suiun-Kaku is the only boutique guesthouse near Hōan-ji Temple offering panoramic views of the temple’s ancient forest and distant mountain ridges. Elevated rooms feature soundproofed windows and uninterrupted sightlines, allowing guests to hear the temple’s evening bell clearly. Book the "Night Bell Listening Room" package for an exclusive guided tour of the temple’s ecological heritage and historical archives.
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