Featured Hotels Near Jokyoji

Jōkō-ji Sōbō is a boutique ryokan nestled just 3 minutes’ walk from the temple. Its rooms feature traditional Japanese garden motifs and some offer views of the temple’s ancient tree. The inn provides tea ceremony workshops and morning meditation sessions, allowing guests to deeply connect with Shikoku’s Buddhist heritage. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants complimentary shuttle service and exclusive local gifts

Songfū-an is perfectly positioned just 100 meters from Jōkō-ji’s main entrance, making it ideal for those seeking dawn visits. Guests can enjoy the serene sound of birds and temple bells from their rooms, watching sunlight gently fall on the pagoda. The inn features a 24-hour meditation hall and a handcrafted matcha lounge, along with a free pilgrimage guidebook and wish lanterns. All rooms use natural wood and tatami mats, creating an immersive spiritual atmosphere

Mount View Jōkō-ji Lodge is the only accommodation offering panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea islands and distant mountains. Each room features a private wooden veranda overlooking the temple’s rear hillside. The inn runs daily forest walking tours along historic stone paths to hidden stone statues, and guests receive local wild vegetable meals and no-fire tea ceremonies. Stay connected with nature and tradition through this unique retreat

Ie no Mori is a homely guesthouse designed for families, located just 6 minutes’ walk from Jōkō-ji. It includes private courtyards, a child-friendly activity room, and rooms with both twin beds and dedicated tatami zones for kids. The inn offers kimono dressing experiences and hand-painted prayer tablet workshops. Every afternoon, elder locals share stories about the temple’s history in a special grandparent storytelling session. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure family rooms

Hoshimiya – Starlight at Jōkō-ji is the only lodging where guests can witness the temple’s evening lanterns and the night sky intertwined. Though not directly facing the main hall, its elevated position offers a unique view of the flickering lights against the stars. The inn hosts limited night pilgrimage walks led by senior monks, followed by a lantern lighting ceremony in the temple courtyard. Each guest receives a star map booklet and a meditation audio pack, crafting a memorable spiritual journey

Jōkō-ji Cultural Sōdō offers year-round deep cultural programs, including daily morning rituals, copying sutra workshops, and Buddhist flower arrangement classes. Run by a local family, the kitchen uses fresh produce from Takamatsu farms to serve seasonal vegetarian meals like "Jōkō-ji One-Day Dining." Guests may also join ancient manuscript restoration sessions and temple architecture tours, gaining insight into Shikoku’s role as a heartland of the Four-Great-Pilgrimage Route. Book via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition cultural souvenir booklet