Featured Hotels Near Hodoji Temple

Stay at Minamiaizu Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just an 8-minute walk from Hodoji Temple. Its private onsen baths offer panoramic views of the temple’s rooftops and autumnal mountain forests. The inn serves authentic local cuisine featuring seasonal ingredients, including wild mushrooms and rice from nearby farms. For an immersive experience, book through HopeGoo to access exclusive cultural packages like early-morning temple meditation sessions.

Yes, Minamiaizu Sōbō Kōkan is located just 50 meters from the main gate of Hodoji Temple, originally a monk's meditation hall. Rooms feature tatami windows facing the temple garden, offering serene morning views of the pagoda. The inn provides complimentary guided temple maps and hosts daily early-morning calligraphy workshops. Accessible via HopeGoo, guests can reserve exclusive experiences such as sunrise prayers with resident monks.

At Minamiaizu Sōbō Kōkan, guests can join the daily Morning Bell & Calligraphy Ceremony at 6:30 AM, where they write excerpts of the Heart Sutra on handmade paper under the guidance of a senior monk. The inn also offers a local craft workshop teaching how to make traditional Minamiaizu washi lanterns using natural dyes harvested from the temple grounds. All sessions include bilingual explanations in English and Japanese. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for guaranteed access to these intimate cultural rituals.