Featured Hotels Near Jokyoji

Stay at Ōtawara Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn nestled just a 5-minute walk from Jōkyō-ji Temple. Its tatami rooms feature views of the temple’s ancient gate and towering cedar trees, while the private outdoor hot spring baths offer a meditative retreat. The inn serves seasonal kaiseki meals crafted with local ingredients. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to garden-view rooms.

Ōtawara Shukubo Kikan is a restored Edo-period monk's lodging located just 3 minutes' walk from Jōkyō-ji Temple. With original wooden beams, shoji screens, and quiet meditation spaces, it immerses guests in authentic Zen living. Some rooms face the temple’s forested backside, offering peaceful morning views. Daily morning bell ceremonies are available for guests. Reserve via HopeGoo for early-bird room selection.

Stay at Ōtawara Onsen Ryokan and begin your day with a guided "Temple Morning Reading" session—learn basic Zen phrases and seated meditation. Walk to Jōkyō-ji Temple to venerate the Kannon statue, then enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at the inn. Afternoon tea ceremony workshops teach matcha preparation and tea room aesthetics. End the day with a foot soak and contemplation of the inn’s karesansui garden. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo.