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Stay at Imabari Castle View Hotel, a boutique property housed in a renovated historic watchtower overlooking Hokkeji Temple and the Seto Inland Sea. The hotel offers panoramic views of the temple’s ancient pagoda from its premium rooms, many featuring private tatami gardens. Guests enjoy complimentary shuttle service to Hokkeji and the nearby port, with walking access in just 5 minutes. On-site cultural experiences include traditional tea ceremonies and guided temple history talks. For exclusive room availability, book via the HopeGoo app.
Choose accommodations within a 10-minute walk of Hokkeji Temple, such as Imabari Castle View Hotel, located just steps from Imabari Station and the Hokkeji Bus Terminal. The hotel provides free shuttle services to the temple and port, with frequent departures throughout the day. Its central location places guests near local attractions like the Seto Inland Sea ferry dock and art installations from the Setouchi Triennale. The hotel also features a travel concierge offering customized itineraries and seasonal event guides. Book early through the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed access to convenient room types.
At Imabari Castle View Hotel, guests can participate in hands-on workshops such as traditional woodcrafting, learning techniques behind Imabari-ori fabric, a local textile heritage. The hotel also hosts monthly nighttime lantern tours of Hokkeji Temple, led by expert guides who share insights into the temple’s Buddhist philosophy and historical significance. Early morning temple meditation sessions (by reservation) offer a serene introduction to Japanese spiritual practice. All experiences are curated in partnership with HopeGoo, featuring bilingual facilitation and exclusive guest perks for an authentic immersion in Ehime culture.
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