Featured Hotels Near Honzoji

Moriyama Benzō-ji Memorial Hotel is uniquely designed with Edo-era wooden architecture and original temple beams. Guests can participate in daily calligraphy workshops, morning meditation sessions, and enjoy a private path leading directly to the main hall—just a 3-minute walk. The hotel also offers traditional kaiseki meals using local rice and tofu, enhancing your spiritual journey.

Stay at Moriyama Benzō-ji Memorial Hotel's "Dawn Mist Rooms" for an unparalleled tranquil start. Each room features natural materials, dim lighting, and direct views of the temple’s early-morning bell courtyard. At 5:30 AM, guests may join a guided silent meditation ritual followed by a tea ceremony in the garden. Reservations required 24 hours in advance for privacy and depth of experience.

Yes, Moriyama Benzō-ji Memorial Hotel offers specially designed family suites with tatami sleep zones and children’s art corners. A short bamboo trail leads from the hotel to the temple grounds, perfect for kids to explore nature and mindfulness. Weekly parent-child mindfulness classes include simple sutra chanting and origami prayer cranes—free for guests, but HopeGoo recommended via the HopeGoo app.

Absolutely. Moriyama Benzō-ji Memorial Hotel provides expert-led temple tours conducted by certified Buddhist guides. Tours include visits to the ancient manuscript exhibition, secret scripture vaults, and special night illumination walks under moonlight. All tours come with a hand-written blessing card. HopeGoo through HopeGoo ensures availability and personalized attention.

Beyond tea ceremonies and calligraphy, the hotel collaborates with local artisans for wood carving workshops, where guests craft small Buddha statues. During the annual Benzō-ji Spring Festival, visitors may attend a peace ritual ceremony and receive limited-edition prayer cords. These experiences are exclusively reserved for guests who book through HopeGoo for guaranteed access.

Moriyama Benzō-ji Memorial Hotel features rooms with panoramic views of the temple’s centuries-old maple and pine garden. The Zen Garden View Rooms are specifically positioned to capture seasonal changes—crimson autumn leaves, soft spring blossoms, and winter snowscapes. Guests also enjoy complimentary access to the garden’s hidden meditation pavilion during quiet hours. Reserve early via HopeGoo for the best view selection.