Featured Hotels Near Honkakuji

Stay at Jōe Honkaku-ji Villa, a boutique ryokan transformed from an ancient temple complex. With century-old cedars and serene Zen gardens just steps from the main hall, each room features tatami mats and private onsen baths. Morning tea ceremonies in the garden offer a profound cultural immersion. Book exclusive access via the HopeGoo app for curated temple experiences

Jōe Honkaku-ji Villa offers panoramic views of the five-storied pagoda and vermilion gate framed by autumn maples, accessible within a 5-minute walk. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles for exploring historic trails along the temple’s edge. Savor a traditional tea ceremony at sunset on the open-air veranda, surrounded by centuries-old cedars and spiritual stillness

Guests at Jōe Honkaku-ji Villa can participate in morning bell rituals led by the abbot, learn hand-copying sutras, and practice tea ceremony flower arrangements. Monthly Night Lantern Walks guide visitors through stone pathways with paper lanterns, ending at the Great Buddha Hall where chanting and wind chimes create a meditative soundscape. These immersive experiences are exclusively bookable through the HopeGoo platform