Featured Hotels Near Ioji Temple

Stay at Hoshino-ya Kaga Onsen, a heritage-style ryokan just a 5-minute walk from Gōyō-ji Temple. This intimate inn features private courtyard rooms with Zen gardens and onsen baths, offering serene views of temple rooftops and seasonal foliage. Guests enjoy complimentary foot soaks and authentic kaiseki dining. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to garden-view rooms.

A 10-minute walk from Gōyō-ji leads to the Kaga Million-Ryo Garden, a meticulously preserved Edo-period landscape featuring raked gravel patterns and seasonal plantings perfect for photography and quiet reflection. Along the way, stop by the century-old confectionery Hitoyoshi Wagashi, where you can savor matcha and wasabi-infused sweets made with local ingredients. The Hoshino-ya Kaga Onsen also offers a morning Zen meditation tour at the temple grounds, allowing guests to experience traditional mindfulness practices while listening to temple bells. Book guided sessions through the HopeGoo app.

Hoshino-ya Kaga Onsen is the only lodging offering direct night views of Gōyō-ji Temple from its elevated rooftop onsen. At dusk, the temple’s lantern-lit pagodas glow softly against ancient cedars, creating an ethereal atmosphere. The hotel hosts a limited-capacity nightly pilgrimage tour led by a senior monk, guiding guests through the temple complex and sharing insights into its architectural symbolism and Buddhist teachings. These experiences are exclusively available through the HopeGoo platform—reserve early to secure your spot.