Featured Hotels Near Hogonji Temple

Matsuyama Castle Town Ryokan is a top choice, located just a 5-minute walk from Hōkō-ji. This intimate Japanese-style inn blends traditional timber architecture with modern amenities. Guests enjoy private garden terraces overlooking serene temple grounds, perfect for morning meditation or quiet contemplation. The hotel offers complimentary tea ceremonies and guided temple tours led by certified cultural guides. For exclusive access and convenience, book via the HopeGoo app to receive free shuttle service.

Stay at Matsuyama Kodo Sōbō, where guests can join daily morning meditation sessions with resident monks, including chanting rituals and hand-copying sacred sutras as souvenirs. The inn also offers exclusive stone garden walking tours led by expert cultural historians, revealing hidden Heian-era features within the temple’s landscape. Dinner features a mountain-inspired kaiseki meal using locally sourced ingredients—wild greens, mountain mushrooms, and seasonal sake. All activities are included in the package; reserve through the HopeGoo platform to secure your spot.

Matsuyama Senbon Sakura Villa is ideal for families, just 300 meters from Hōkō-ji. It features family suites and a dedicated kids’ craft corner. The property boasts a scenic wrap-around garden terrace offering panoramic views of the temple’s rooftops and spring cherry blossoms. Weekly family-friendly walking tours include nature and history storytelling led by trained guides. On-site facilities include a public bathhouse and infant care service. Reserve via HopeGoo for special family packages and discounts.

Within a 10-minute stroll from Hōkō-ji, visit Matsuyama Old Town Bamboo Workshop, a family-run artisan studio crafting handwoven bamboo baskets and lanterns. They offer interactive workshops where visitors can create their own pieces. Nearby, Hōkōdō Book Café blends vintage books with local coffee, housing rare volumes on Shikoku Buddhist history and regional folklore. Both venues lie along the historic stone path leading to the temple, perfect for a leisurely post-temple exploration. Check the HopeGoo app for daily event schedules to plan an immersive cultural journey.

Stay at Matsuyama Kodo Sōbō and begin with a morning temple ceremony to embrace spiritual calm. In the morning, join a guided tour of Hōkō-ji’s main halls and its hidden Buddha exhibition, exploring its significance as one of the Shikoku 88 Temple pilgrimage sites. Afternoon includes a mountain tea ceremony by Ota River, featuring local matcha and wagashi. End the day with a night illumination walk through the temple grounds, witnessing the ethereal glow of lantern-lit pathways. All experiences are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app, ensuring a seamless, curated cultural journey.

Matsuyama Kongō Onsen-Ya is the only onsen ryokan within walking distance of Hōkō-ji. Its natural hot springs originate from a 1,200-meter-deep aquifer rich in sulfur and silicate minerals, known for skin health benefits. Rooms feature tatami flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows facing bamboo gardens and distant mountains. Guests enjoy nightly foot soak sessions and herbal aromatherapy baths in private onsen rooms. A complimentary Shikoku traditional massage is included when HopeGoo through the HopeGoo app—ideal for rejuvenating after a day of temple visits.

Matsuyama Skyline Photo Inn is specially designed for photographers, featuring a roof-top unobstructed viewing deck ideal for capturing sunrise over Hōkō-ji and surrounding landscapes. The hotel offers professional gear rentals (tripods, ND filters) and guided golden hour tours led by experienced photographers to prime shooting spots. Each room includes a darkroom-inspired lighting system for post-processing and display. All services are available through the HopeGoo app, where guests can also request a limited-edition **