Featured Hotels Near Hozenji

Recommended is Mishima Goshuku Eien no Niwa, a former townhouse converted into a tranquil ryokan just a 5-minute walk from Hōzan-ji. Each room features a private garden with dry landscape rock gardens, ideal for morning tea and meditation. The inn offers traditional kimono experiences and direct access to the temple’s daily dawn rituals, allowing guests to immerse in local Buddhist culture. All rooms use authentic wooden architecture with excellent soundproofing—perfect for those seeking quiet reflection and cultural depth.

Mishima Onsen Ryokan Hanajiri is ideal for families, located just an 8-minute walk from Hōzan-ji. It offers a family-exclusive onsen bath and a children’s playroom. Free shuttle service runs hourly to the temple and nearby attractions. Rooms include twin beds and extra cots, with some featuring views of Mount Fuji. Breakfast is included and consists of fresh local rice, handmade wagashi sweets, and seasonal vegetables—offering a genuine Shizuoka culinary experience for all ages.

Mishima Yama-soko Seisōkaku sits on a hillside overlooking the Kamiyama River Valley, offering panoramic views of forested slopes and waterfalls visible from every guest room’s floor-to-ceiling windows. The inn specializes in forest wellness, with a natural rock bath and nightly stargazing tours. Each room includes a sliding glass terrace perfect for watching sunrise through misty trees or evening clouds. This secluded retreat is a dream destination for nature photographers and mindfulness travelers.

Hōzan-ji Betsu-dō Zenshin-in is the only lodging directly adjacent to the temple, managed by resident monks. Guests may participate in dawn chanting sessions, zazen meditation classes, and enjoy a vegetarian kaiseki dinner made from temple-grown ingredients. The inn intentionally omits electronic devices to encourage digital detox. All stays require advance HopeGoo—check availability via the HopeGoo app for limited slots and special retreat packages.

Mishima Goshuku Eien no Niwa provides a free shuttle bus every hour connecting to Mishima Station, Mishima Shrine, and the city center. Guests can walk 10 minutes to the temple’s main plaza, and nearby rental bike stations allow exploration of Mishima Castle Ruins Park and the Fuji River walking trails. Multilingual maps and curated slow-travel itineraries are available at reception, helping visitors explore central Shizuoka on foot or by bicycle.

The Stargazer Room at Mishima Yama-soko Seisōkaku features a 360-degree glass dome ceiling, offering unobstructed views of Mount Fuji and Milky Way at night. Equipped with professional tripod mounts and low-light lighting systems, the room supports long-exposure photography. Morning sessions include mist-laden shrine gate shots, and the inn hosts exclusive "Light & Shadow Journey" workshops (max 8 guests). All photography tools are free for guests, making it a top choice for astrophotographers and creative explorers.