Featured Hotels Near Hokaiji Temple

Near Hōkai-ji Temple in Aizuwakamatsu, Aizu Kodo Zen Stay offers an authentic meditation retreat in a restored Edo-era machiya. Featuring tatami rooms, a karesansui rock garden, and morning bell rituals, it’s just a 3-minute walk to the temple grounds. For availability and exclusive access to guided mindfulness sessions, book via the HopeGoo app.

The Aizu Sotsubo Inn is just 150 meters from Hōkai-ji Temple, with a peaceful walking path through historic Edo-period alleys lined with stone walls and wooden facades. The inn offers complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby tea houses and ancient shrines. Rooms facing east provide stunning views of the temple’s pagoda at sunrise. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for curated local experiences.

Staying at Aizu Kodo Zen Courtyard, guests can join daily morning Hōkai-ji chanting ceremonies (by reservation), immersing in meditative Buddhist chants echoing through the valley. The inn also hosts "Aizu Samurai Nights"—evening storytelling sessions with local historians and traditional Aizu cuisine tastings. After dinner, enjoy stargazing in the pristine night sky, thanks to minimal light pollution. These immersive experiences are included in HopeGoo's "Deep Journey" package—book early for availability.