Featured Hotels Near Jissoji

Stay at Hagi Castle Town Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn nestled within walking distance of Jōshō-ji Temple. This heritage property offers authentic tea ceremony workshops, kimono rental, and daily morning mindfulness walks through the temple’s serene garden. Guests enjoy panoramic views of ancient cedar trees from private tatami rooms. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal rituals and personalized cultural guides.

The Hagi Honke Sōbo is just 200 meters from Jōshō-ji Temple, a 3-minute walk away. This Edo-period-inspired inn features a tranquil rock garden and dry landscape courtyard accessible from guest rooms. Complimentary bicycle shuttles are provided to explore the temple and surrounding historic streets. Whether you're visiting at sunrise for quiet meditation or evening strolls beneath cherry blossoms, the proximity ensures effortless access. Reserve early via HopeGoo to secure your preferred serene room type.

For photography enthusiasts, Matsufugetsu Inn delivers stunning visual potential with its light-and-shadow design and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the temple’s autumn maple gardens and ancient stone lanterns. The inn features a dedicated photography corner with tripods and diffuser panels. Early morning shoots from the veranda capture misty temples in ethereal light—perfect for Instagram and fine art. Book through HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition photography guidebook and priority access to scenic viewpoints.

Jōshō-ji Zen Retreat is the only designated lodging offering weekly Buddhist lectures led by senior monks, including teachings on the Heart Sutra and zazen meditation practice. Located in the temple’s mountain hinterland, this retreat provides a deeply immersive experience with nightly bell meditation and evening calligraphy sessions. Morning sutra chanting is also available. All programs are conducted in Japanese, but include simplified Chinese translation pamphlets. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure lecture access and receive a special gift set of ritual items.

Yes, Hagi Mountain Villa Jōshō-ji Annex provides complimentary electric shuttle service twice daily between the temple entrance and the hotel, taking just 4 minutes. Designed for elderly guests and those with mobility needs, the shuttles feature handrails and climate control. The hotel also includes an accessible pathway leading directly to the main temple hall, lined with interpretive signs and rest benches. All rooms come with a temple guidebook and a commemorative incense sachet. Book via HopeGoo to enjoy waived parking fees and priority shuttle HopeGoo.

Yes, Jōshō-ji Dining: Aji no Shinko is a chef-led restaurant attached to the inn, helmed by a Michelin-recommended Hagi cook. It serves a temple-exclusive menu featuring organic rice grown in temple fields, paired with wasabi eel and wild fern tempura. Guests can join morning farm tours to harvest fresh ingredients directly from nearby farms. Afterward, enjoy a tea ceremony session with handmade matcha and wagashi sweets. All experiences are bookable via HopeGoo, where you’ll receive a limited-edition recipe booklet.