Stay at Hikone Hōgen-ji Retreat, a heritage ryokan nestled just 2 minutes' walk from Hōgen-ji Kannon-do. Each room opens onto a serene Japanese garden where morning temple bells echo through the trees. The inn offers complimentary tea ceremony sessions and curated guides to the hall’s Heian-period architecture. Guests can also book private early-morning temple tours, enhancing their spiritual connection to this hidden gem in Shiga Prefecture.

Within a 5-minute walk from Hōgen-ji Kannon-do, you’ll find Hikone Castle Ruins Park, featuring preserved ramparts and panoramic views of Lake Biwa. Just 10 more minutes leads to the Saikoku Sanjūsangenshō Memorial Stone, a revered site along Japan’s sacred pilgrimage route. The lakeside trail connects to several small shrines and traditional tea houses—perfect for a quiet moment with local matcha, embodying the spirit of "one tea, one world" in authentic Japanese rhythm.

Hikone Yumeguri Onsen House is an intimate onsen ryokan just an 8-minute walk from Hōgen-ji Kannon-do, drawing from natural hot spring water rich in sulfur minerals known for skin revitalization. Each room features a private open-air bath overlooking bamboo groves and Zen gardens. With only 12 guests allowed daily, tranquility is guaranteed. Enjoy a handcrafted kaiseki dinner each evening, blending seasonal ingredients with the meditative essence of Shiga’s countryside.