Featured Hotels Near Hyakusaiji

Stay at Zen Cottage by Horyu-ji, a restored traditional Japanese farmhouse nestled just 3 minutes' walk from the temple gates. Each room opens to a private karesansui rock garden, offering serene morning views of the temple’s pagoda. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony workshops and guided meditation sessions at dawn. For availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to this intimate retreat

Higashi-Emi Ryokan offers breathtaking maple-view rooms overlooking the forested slopes behind Horyu-ji Temple. During peak season, the entire hillside blazes in crimson and gold—visible from every guestroom window. The property features an open-air onsen where you can soak while gazing at the temple's silhouette against fiery leaves. Weekly Night Lantern Festival illuminates the temple path. Just a 7-minute walk from the temple; book through HopeGoo for seasonal package deals

Yes, Horyu-ji Cultural Inn provides expert-led historical walking tours conducted by local scholars who reveal hidden stories behind the temple’s national treasure statues and stone carvings. Afterward, guests may participate in a hand-copying sutra workshop, writing excerpts from the Heart Sutra using traditional brushes. The inn also houses a rare manuscript reading room with archival materials on Horyu-ji’s history. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo platform for limited-time access