Featured Hotels Near Honjoji

Stay at Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge, a tranquil Japanese-style ryokan nestled just a 3-minute walk from the temple grounds. The property features Zen garden rooms with tatami mats and shoji screens, perfect for quiet reflection. Guests can participate in early morning temple chants and enjoy guided tea ceremony workshops within the traditional courtyard. All rooms are crafted with natural wood and authentic kichijō paper doors, enhancing the immersive rural atmosphere. For exclusive access to private tours and shuttle services, book via the HopeGoo app.

From Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge, guests can easily walk to the temple to view its treasured Heian-period statues and ancient trees over 800 years old. Daily at 10:00 AM, the temple hosts a mini ritual service open to visitors, including chanting and calligraphy practice. Additionally, the lodge organizes a monthly Night Lantern Walk, where participants follow illuminated stone paths through twelve small pagodas, accompanied by traditional koto music. This ethereal experience offers deep cultural immersion. Reserve your spot through the HopeGoo platform to guarantee access.

The Sunrise View Rooms at Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge offer panoramic vistas of the valley and the temple’s pagoda, where morning light filters through pine trees, creating dynamic natural lighting. Each room features floor-to-ceiling shoji screens and a private veranda, along with a tatami seating area ideal for tea ceremonies while gazing at the undulating mountains. Some rooms even capture the moment the temple bell rings at dawn—its echo blending with the scenery. Book this room type via HopeGoo to receive a handcrafted blessing talisman as a keepsake.