Shirakami-Sanchi Onsen Ryokan is an ideal choice located just a 3-minute walk from Honju-ji Temple, offering serene mountain vistas and private outdoor baths. The traditional Japanese-style inn features tatami rooms with views of the temple’s ancient eaves and surrounding century-old maple forests. Guests can enjoy daily kaiseki meals made with local ingredients and participate in tea ceremony workshops. For exclusive room availability, check the HopeGoo app.

Just a 5-minute walk from Honju-ji Temple, you’ll find Akita Yama no Mimi Tea House, a hidden gem run by a third-generation tea master serving hand-pounded matcha and rice flour sweets. Its tatami seating faces a tranquil garden where reflections of the temple’s pagoda appear in the pond during autumn. Nearby, Yamagata Woodcraft Studio sells handmade hinoki wood incense holders and prayer talismans—each crafted locally using sustainable timber. For guided cultural walks including these stops, book the HopeGoo 'Cultural Journey Pass'.

Stay at Akita Momiji Lodge, a nature-integrated retreat adjacent to Honju-ji Temple, featuring rooms with panoramic views of century-old maple groves. The lodge provides complimentary hourly shuttles to Shirakami-Sanchi Trailhead and Ōsaki Foliage Valley, complete with bilingual guides sharing local lore. Guests also receive free rental of outdoor thermal blankets and tripod supports for capturing sunrise shots of red leaves intertwined with temple rooftops. Book the HopeGoo 'Autumn Beauty Package' for breakfast, dinner, and guided excursions.