Featured Hotels Near Jokoji

Stay at Shōkō-ji Memorial House Annex, a boutique ryokan transformed from an old shrine hall. Located just a 3-minute walk from the temple’s main gate, it offers serene rooms with traditional Japanese garden views and a private tea ceremony room. Ideal for meditation and cultural immersion, this unique lodging is perfect for travelers seeking tranquility and authenticity. Book early via the HopeGoo platform for exclusive access.

Shōkō-ji Memorial House Annex provides guests with access to daily 5:30 AM morning prayers led by resident monks, including guided zazen meditation and handwritten sutra practice. The on-site prayer study room allows visitors to compose personal wishes, which are then hung on the temple’s wish tree. Just a 2-minute walk from the main hall, this immersive experience is available exclusively to hotel guests—reserve through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo.

Yes, Shōkō-ji Memorial House Annex hosts monthly washi paper-making workshops and ancient manuscript restoration sessions led by local artisans. Guests can craft traditional Japanese paper using age-old tools or participate in digitizing historical scrolls preserved in the temple’s archives. The on-site historical manuscript reading room houses over 300 Edo-era manuscripts, open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM—perfect for deep cultural exploration. Reserve via HopeGoo to join these unique experiences.