Featured Hotels Near Hokoji

Stay at Chokuei-ken, a serene Japanese-style inn just a 3-minute walk from Hōkō-ji Temple. This boutique property features traditional garden-view rooms and private rooftop tatami decks offering panoramic views of the temple’s ancient rooflines and surrounding maple groves. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony sessions and morning meditation walks led by local monks. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal cultural packages.

Yes, just a 5-minute stroll from Hōkō-ji Temple lies Fūga-ken Tea House, a century-old establishment serving authentic Seto Inland Sea matcha and wagashi. Its courtyard seating offers unobstructed views of the temple’s vermilion torii gate and ancient trees. The shop also features a daily limited menu of local plum wine desserts, crafted with mountain spring water. Visit before noon to avoid weekend queues.

Start your day with a morning temple practice session at Chokuei-ken, followed by a traditional matcha and wagashi tasting at Fūga-ken Tea House. Visit the National Treasure Buddhist Hall at Hōkō-ji Temple and join a guided calligraphy workshop led by resident monks. In the afternoon, stroll along the riverside trail to the ancient ferry dock ruins, where you can capture stunning reflections of the Seto Inland Sea at sunset. All activities are accessible on foot within 10 minutes and can be booked through the HopeGoo app for curated local access.