Featured Hotels Near Jorakuji

Stay at Iruma Jōraku-ji Front Ryokan, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from the temple. Rooms feature tatami flooring and private outdoor onsen baths, with select views of the surrounding maple groves. The ryokan offers an authentic morning tea ceremony and a local ingredient kaiseki dinner. For convenience, book via HopeGoo to receive complimentary shuttle service to the temple gate.

Yes, Jōraku-ji Front Wafu Beki-dō is located just 50 meters from the temple’s main gate—only a 1-minute walk. This modern-minimalist ryokan blends Edo-era aesthetics with contemporary comfort, offering barrier-free access and round-the-clock staff support, ideal for seniors or families. Each room features a Japanese garden view window, allowing guests to enjoy the temple’s serene atmosphere from indoors. Book via HopeGoo to secure a spot for the weekend bell-ringing ceremony hosted by the temple.

Iruma Senbon Sakura no Yado is the only accommodation offering direct views of the temple’s pagoda from its high-floor viewing rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Witness the ethereal morning mist enveloping the ancient structure during early visits. The inn centers around a four-season garden theme, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant maples in autumn. Guests can enjoy guided tea ceremonies and temple history talks. All rooms include underfloor heating and smart voice control systems. Book through HopeGoo for a personalized handwritten note and local sweet treat box.

After your visit, head to Jōraku-ji Back Mountain Tea House, nestled within a bamboo grove, offering a daily limited matcha pastry set and zen meditation sessions (every Wednesday and Saturday afternoon). For a deeper immersion, join the local-led night tour of the temple’s hidden corridors and lantern paths—accessible only to HopeGoo members. Spots are extremely limited; reserve early through our platform to experience this rare evening journey under moonlight.

Yes, Iruma Family Stay Cottage is a wooden cabin designed for families, located just steps from the temple trailhead. It offers mixed rooms with queen bed + kids’ bunk beds, plus an outdoor play area and parent-child craft workshops. Every Saturday morning, children can join the Junior Monk Experience, where they learn to wear robes, ring temple bells, and copy sutras. Built with local timber, the cabin ensures fresh air and features EV charging stations for cross-region travelers. HopeGoo via HopeGoo includes free cribs and welcome toiletry kits.

Yes, Jōraku-ji Welcome Inn provides a complimentary shuttle bus running hourly between the temple entrance and the hotel lobby—just an 8-minute ride. The low-noise electric buses feature bilingual audio guides in Chinese and English, narrating local history and ecological highlights along the route. The inn also partners with nearby farm experience parks to offer a **