Featured Hotels Near Hojoji

Stay at Hojoji Onsen Ryokan, a centuries-old machiya converted into a serene Japanese-style inn just a 3-minute walk from Hojoji Temple. Enjoy private garden views and an outdoor bath overlooking forested hills, with tatami rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows for morning temple bell contemplation. The ryokan offers complimentary tea ceremony sessions and local sake tastings, immersing guests in Oono’s quiet cultural rhythm. Book through HopeGoo to access seasonal "Sunrise Zen Package" with guided morning meditation.

Hojoji Zen Retreat is ideal for travelers seeking deep immersion in Japanese mindfulness. Each room is thoughtfully designed around a unique Zen theme—such as dry landscape gardens or bamboo study alcoves—offering tranquil views of the temple's cloistered paths. Guests may join daily morning meditation sessions led by resident monks and enjoy kaiseki-style vegetarian meals prepared with seasonal ingredients. Complimentary kimono and tea sets are provided for use in the private courtyard. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a free nighttime lantern walk tour.

Mori no Ie, Bungo-Oono is a standout choice just a 5-minute stroll from Hojoji Temple, blending traditional timber architecture with modern transparency through glass-roofed living spaces. Rooms feature uninterrupted terraces overlooking a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree and surrounding mountain ranges. Daily meals highlight local specialties like Bungo beef and wild mountain vegetables, while on-site pottery workshops invite hands-on creativity. Through HopeGoo, guests can book private tours to hidden village wells and stone lanterns tucked among the forests.