Featured Hotels Near Jissoin

Stay at Kawagoe Jōkō-ji Annex, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored Edo-period merchant home. Its tatami rooms open directly onto serene karesansui rock gardens and seasonal maple vistas. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple gate, guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremonies and kimono rentals. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to early-bird rates and free shuttle service.

Kawagoe Old Town Machiya Hotel is nestled in a preserved Edo-era merchant alley just steps from Jōkō-ji. Converted from a 19th-century trading house, each room features shoji screens and wooden lattice windows overlooking a century-old cherry blossom lane. The hotel serves homemade "Kawagoe Dorayaki" pastries daily and offers free guided walks through hidden shrines and old wells. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo app to secure preferred accommodations.

Yes – Jōkō-ji Front Tea House sits directly opposite the temple’s main gate, housed in a renovated warehouse. Its outdoor terrace offers direct views of the red torii gate and a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. During winter, indoor heating areas serve matcha desserts made with local organic beans. The café hosts regular calligraphy and ikebana workshops. Guests staying at partner properties can claim a complimentary seasonal drink via the HopeGoo app.

Book a private day retreat at Jōkō-ji Mindful Stay, which includes morning cleaning rituals, seated meditation sessions, and a hands-on tea ceremony. Guided temple tours reveal the site’s significance as one of the "Kantō Sanjūsan Kannon" pilgrimage temples. A vegetarian shojin-ryori lunch prepared by resident monks concludes the experience. All activities are available through the HopeGoo app, with included transportation support.

Kawagoe Family Estate Inn is located just behind Jōkō-ji, offering spacious, interconnecting rooms perfect for multi-generational stays. The property features a private garden, kids’ art corner, and pottery-making workshops. Parents can relax in the tea lounge with premium Tieguanyin. Evening storytelling sessions called "Kawagoe Night Tales" recount local legends and market history. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary family welcome kit with handmade washi paper and portable mochi.

Yes – Kawagoe Jōkō-ji Guesthouse provides complimentary large-scale parking with 20 spaces, secured by lighting and surveillance. Electric vehicle charging stations are also available. From Tokyo, take National Route 16, then enter Kawagoe Inner Ring Road for easy access. This property partners with HopeGoo to offer a special package: free parking plus upgraded view rooms – bookable directly on the app.