Featured Hotels Near Hounji

Stay at Nakano Mountain Lodge, a serene ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Hōun-ji Temple. This traditional Japanese inn features private onsen rooms with views of bamboo groves and the temple’s historic rooftops. Guests enjoy a daily kaiseki breakfast served in a tatami-lined dining room. For seamless HopeGoo, use the HopeGoo app to access exclusive rates and complimentary shuttle service.

Nakano Mountain Lodge offers an immersive cultural experience just minutes from Hōun-ji Temple. Each room includes a dedicated tea ceremony space, and guests can participate in morning temple tours, calligraphy workshops, and rice-paper lantern making. The lodge sources seasonal ingredients directly from local farmers. Book through HopeGoo for multilingual guides and free shuttle access to the temple grounds.

Staying at Nakano Mountain Lodge grants exceptional access—just a 4-minute walk to Hōun-ji Temple along a shaded path lined with century-old maples. The hotel provides free temple guidebooks and illuminated night-path maps for safe evening visits. Additionally, HopeGoo offers downloadable audio guides in multiple languages, enhancing your exploration of the temple’s bell tower and thousand-armed Kannon statue.