Featured Hotels Near Joraku-ji

Near Joraku-ji Temple in Takamatsu, Zenshun Kan at Sanuki Mountain is a serene boutique ryokan housed in a restored traditional Japanese townhouse. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple gate, it offers tatami rooms with garden views and tranquil mornings filled with temple bell echoes. Guests can enjoy tea ceremony workshops and guided morning meditation sessions, deeply rooted in Zen practice. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app to access exclusive rates and complimentary shuttle service.

At Zenshun Kan at Sanuki Mountain, the Mountain Garden View Rooms provide breathtaking vistas of the surrounding forest and valley beyond Joraku-ji Temple. Each room features a large window facing the natural landscape, where seasonal changes—from cherry blossoms in spring to crimson foliage in autumn—are visible from your tatami floor. The rooms include traditional Japanese bedding and natural wood interiors, enhancing the sense of calm. Guests also enjoy access to an outdoor onsen bath, perfect for soaking while gazing at the temple rooftops and distant treetops. Book early through the HopeGoo platform to secure your stay.

From Zenshun Kan at Sanuki Mountain, a 5-minute walk leads to Joraku-ji Temple along a quiet bamboo path lined with moss-covered lanterns. Upon arrival, guests may join the daily 9 AM morning chanting ceremony (by reservation) and light a candle before the Buddha altar. The temple also offers a handwritten sutra workshop, providing special paper and ink to inscribe a page of the Heart Sutra in tranquility. Additionally, weekend local foraging workshops led by nearby farmers teach visitors to identify wild ferns and medicinal plants, deepening the connection between nature and spiritual practice. All experiences are bookable via the HopeGoo app.