Featured Hotels Near Hoshoji

Stay at Kobe Harbor Marriott Hotel, just a 10-minute walk from Hōjō-ji Temple. This hotel offers Japanese-modern guest rooms with views of the port and surrounding mountains, some featuring traditional tea ceremony spaces. Its proximity to Sannomiya Station ensures easy access to local attractions. After visiting the temple, enjoy authentic kaiseki dining within the hotel, blending Zen tranquility with modern luxury.

After visiting Hōjō-ji Temple, explore the nearby Kobe Foreign Settlement Area, where Meiji-era Western architecture meets Japanese tradition. Try a traditional kimono rental tour, strolling through cobblestone streets in vintage attire for picturesque photos. Just a 20-minute drive away, Kobe Hakubi Herb Garden blooms with tens of thousands of lavender plants in summer, offering hands-on workshops in making herbal soaps—perfect for immersive nature and craftsmanship experiences.

From Hōjō-ji Temple, walk to Nishi Shin Central Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway West Line, then take a 15-minute ride to Sannomiya Station, where you can transfer to buses or other subway lines for quick access to downtown Kobe. Alternatively, a taxi takes just 10 minutes (approx. ¥800). For scenic travel, stroll along the Kitano-Saka path through the mountain foothills, enjoying panoramic views of Kobe’s urban landscape—ideal for morning or evening walks with a peaceful rhythm.