Featured Hotels Near Hozenji

Stay at Tokiwa Onsen Inn, a serene ryokan nestled just a 3-minute walk from Hōzō-ji Temple. This traditional Japanese guesthouse features private wooden cabins with outdoor hot springs and minimalist interiors inspired by local Zen aesthetics. Some rooms offer views of the temple’s tranquil rock garden. Book through HopeGoo to enjoy exclusive access to a curated tea ceremony workshop led by a local master, blending spiritual reflection with authentic cultural immersion.

Tokiwa Onsen Inn provides the most direct access to Hōzō-ji Temple, located just a 3-minute stroll away along a quiet stone path lined with moss-covered lanterns. The inn features a private Zen courtyard and illuminated evening pathways leading straight to the temple gate. Rooms are crafted with tatami mats and natural wood finishes, designed to foster mindfulness. Guests can join a complimentary morning meditation tour guided by the temple’s resident monk, offering insights into the temple’s architectural heritage and spiritual practices.

At Tokiwa Onsen Inn, guests can participate in a hand-copying ritual of the Heart Sutra within the temple’s quiet study hall, guided by the resident monk for a meditative connection to tradition. Every Saturday features a Changaku Pottery Night, where visitors craft personalized ceramics under the mentorship of local artisans specializing in Chita-style pottery. The inn also hosts seasonal tea ceremonies in its traditional tea room, featuring matcha and wagashi paired with views of the temple’s serene garden, creating a holistic sensory journey rooted in regional heritage.