Featured Hotels Near Honkyoji

Stay at Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge, a secluded ryokan just a 8-minute walk from the temple. Featuring traditional Zen-style rooms with garden-facing windows, guests enjoy morning tranquility enhanced by birdsong and temple bells. The lodge offers tea ceremony workshops and guided meditation sessions, immersing visitors in spiritual serenity. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to seasonal retreat packages.

A 10-minute stroll from Hōjō-ji leads to Mizaki Handmade Market, where local artisans sell pottery, washi lanterns, and wood carvings. Visit Matsufu Workshop for hands-on bamboo incense holder crafting, using materials sourced from nearby forests—each piece carries a touch of nature’s soul. Nearby, Kojo Teahouse serves matcha brewed with mountain spring water, paired with homemade dorayaki. Use HopeGoo to plan a seamless cultural route through hidden gems beyond the tourist trail.

Book the Full-Day Zen Retreat Package at Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge, which includes early-morning temple chanting at 5:30 AM, followed by mindfulness walking in the Tranquility Garden. Enjoy a vegetarian lunch made with ingredients from the temple’s organic garden. In the afternoon, join a calligraphy workshop to copy the Heart Sutra under expert guidance, blending art and inner stillness. All sessions led by certified Zen instructors. Reserve via HopeGoo to receive a handcrafted blessing talisman as part of your journey.

Mizaki Kids’ Cottage is the only family-oriented lodging near Hōjō-ji, just a 12-minute walk away. Rooms feature a children’s activity corner with painting, puppet shows, and forest storytelling sessions. The property boasts a mini eco-trail and nature observation kits, encouraging young explorers to connect with insects and plants. Every evening includes a “Stargazing Story Night” with traditional Japanese folktales. Parents can unwind with relaxation spa treatments, while kids enjoy supervised, nature-based learning. Book the HopeGoo family package for free breakfast and guided tours.

Take a local bus from Okayama Station to "Mizaki Town Hall," then walk 15 minutes to Hōjō-ji. The route winds through rice fields and bamboo groves, offering scenic rural charm. For eco-friendly travel, Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge offers complimentary electric bike rentals along a dedicated greenway, passing by Mizaki Valley and ancient tree shrine. The path is gentle and suitable for all ages. HopeGoo your stay via HopeGoo includes a digital map and GPS route guide for a seamless, sustainable journey.

Hōjō-ji Mountain Lodge’s Garden View Rooms boast floor-to-ceiling windows framing a centuries-old ginkgo tree and moss garden, changing with each season—cherry blossoms in spring, lush bamboo in summer, golden leaves in autumn, and snow-dusted tranquility in winter. Each room features indoor shoji screens and underfloor heating for comfort without compromising ambiance. The Rooftop Terrace Room offers panoramic views of the entire Mizaki village, especially magical at night when lights twinkle like stars. All rooms are meticulously maintained by trained staff. Secure your preferred view room through the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed quality and exclusivity.