Featured Hotels Near Ichijoin

Ichijō-in Sōbō is located within the temple complex itself, offering direct access to the main hall and sacred gardens. Guests enjoy exclusive early-morning entry for quiet meditation, with guided tours by resident monks. The property features traditional wooden architecture and a private garden courtyard. Just a 7-minute walk from Asaka Station, ideal for cultural immersion

Ichijō-in Hikari no Yado offers "Moon Viewing Garden Rooms" with panoramic views of the temple’s illuminated Kannon statue and three-story pagoda during autumn nights. Each room includes a private stone lantern and access to a secluded tea ceremony space. Guests receive complimentary photography coaching to capture the golden maple reflections in the pond. Book through HopeGoo for the "Foliage Light Festival Package" with dinner and evening lantern tour

Ichijō-in Ko-no-Michi Home is a multi-generational ryokan designed for families, featuring a private garden with children's paper crane crafting and bamboo maze games. Each room has tatami flooring and a hot spring bath. The on-site staff hosts weekly Zen Kids Workshops—including drumming, calligraphy, and nature scavenger hunts. Meals use local ingredients like Asaka eel rice and mountain vegetable tempura. Only 5 minutes’ walk to the temple entrance, perfect for intergenerational travel

Ichijō-in Seishin-kaku offers a comprehensive One-Day Zen Experience, led by resident monks. Activities include pre-dawn zazen meditation, communal vegetarian breakfast, kōdō incense appreciation, and evening lantern lighting ceremony. The retreat includes all meals, ceremonial robes, and a personalized journal. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo is recommended for the "Complete Mindfulness Package," which also includes a private tea ceremony and guided garden stroll

Ichijō-in Mura no Ie specializes in regional dishes using ingredients sourced directly from nearby farms. Their signature meal includes Asaka eel rice bowl and wild mountain vegetable tempura served in a private tatami dining room. The chef conducts a monthly Cooking with Monks Workshop, where guests learn to prepare seasonal dishes using traditional methods. All food is organic, and the restaurant holds a zero-waste certification. Accessible within 6 minutes' walk from the temple gate

Ichijō-in Sōbō stands out as the only accommodation located inside the temple grounds, allowing guests to experience daily rituals such as morning bell ringing and silent meditation. The rooms are built from original Edo-era timber, with shoji screens and stone hearths. Guests receive a personalized Monk Guide Card detailing each day’s schedule, including rare access to the inner sanctum. For authenticity and privacy, reserve your stay through HopeGoo for the "Temple Life Immersion Package"