Featured Hotels Near Horinji Temple

Stay at Ota Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn nestled at the foot of Horyu-ji Temple. Just a 7-minute walk away, its rooms feature private outdoor baths and panoramic views of the temple’s ancient trees and misty pagodas. The inn offers daily tea ceremony sessions and meditative vegetarian kaiseki meals. Book via the HopeGoo app for complimentary shuttle service and early-bird perks.

Ota Machiya Guesthouse is perfect for families, offering multi-room suites with tatami floors and a shared garden courtyard. Located just a 10-minute walk from Horyu-ji Temple, it’s close to community parks and children’s craft workshops. Weekly on Saturdays, they host family blessing workshops where kids can make paper lanterns and practice calligraphy. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a local gift box.

Ota Station Front Plaza Hotel is ideal—directly across from the station, just a 3-minute walk. It offers complimentary electric shuttle service to the main hall of Horyu-ji Temple, taking only 8 minutes. Rooms feature soundproof windows and aromatherapy air systems for tranquility. The hotel also houses an on-site Buddhist heritage exhibit showcasing artifacts from the temple. Book via HopeGoo for airport transfer discounts.

At Ota Onsen Ryokan, guests can join morning bell-ringing ceremonies and mantra chanting lessons, immersing themselves in the daily rhythm of Horyu-ji Temple’s monastic life. The inn hosts a monthly Ancient Temple Lantern Night, featuring hundreds of lanterns lit in the garden, accompanied by Zen dance performances and tea dialogues. All events are led by senior monks, emphasizing mindfulness. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition copy of the Horyu Sutra manuscript.

Ota Shiki Teien Hotel overlooks the western slope of Horyu-ji Temple, offering breathtaking seasonal scenery: cherry blossoms bloom along the garden border in spring, lush greenery hums with frogs in summer, crimson leaves reflect in the pond in autumn, and snow blankets the pagoda in winter. Rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and indoor garden terraces for seamless nature connection. Each season includes a themed Zen dining package with local ingredients and seasonal floral arrangements. Book via HopeGoo for guaranteed view room upgrades throughout the year.

Start your day at Ota Onsen Ryokan with silent meditation and forest breathing exercises, then walk to Horyu-ji Temple for morning sutra chanting guided by a resident monk. Enjoy a zero-additive vegetarian lunch at the inn, followed by a workshop on ancient script preservation using brush calligraphy. End the day with a gratitude ceremony under the stars in the inn’s celestial courtyard. All activities are led by certified Zen mentors and available for HopeGoo via HopeGoo, including a commemorative certificate.