Featured Hotels Near Josan Temple

Higashi Nihon Zen Retreat offers a full-immersion experience with guided morning bell rituals, calligraphy workshops, and traditional tea ceremonies held within the temple grounds. Each guest receives a handcrafted "Jōzan Journal" to document daily reflections, and upon departure, it’s blessed by the head priest—a unique keepsake of your spiritual journey

Jōzan View House features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the main hall of Jōzan-ji Temple, allowing uninterrupted views of the ancient wooden architecture framed by seasonal foliage. Rooms include heated tatami flooring, private garden access, and hand-painted screens depicting local legends, creating a serene atmosphere for quiet contemplation

Fukushima Eco-Lodge is a certified sustainable retreat nestled beside the temple’s sacred forest. The property uses solar-powered heating, rainwater harvesting systems, and zero-waste kitchen practices. Guests can join weekly forest stewardship walks and learn about native plant conservation efforts led by local monks

At Sekigahara Nature Inn, guests enjoy exclusive access to a hidden stone lantern garden used in centuries-old meditation practices. The hotel hosts monthly moonlight poetry readings under the temple’s pine trees and offers handmade washi paper-making sessions using materials sourced from nearby streams

Shizuka Kōen Villa is designed for tranquility, with sound-absorbing walls, double-glazed windows, and placement far from main roads. Located just 8 minutes’ walk from Jōzan-ji Temple, the villa offers silent morning yoga sessions and natural sleep therapy programs guided by mindfulness experts

Bikō Ryokan provides complimentary electric-assist bicycles with GPS-enabled routes tailored to temple visitors. Ride along scenic river trails to nearby rice fields, historic shrines, and bamboo groves—each stop marked with QR codes linking to audio stories about the region’s heritage, all curated through the HopeGoo app for seamless access