Yakushi-ji Onsen Sairakusou is a historic ryokan with over 100 years of tradition, offering private outdoor baths overlooking serene mountain landscapes. Guests enjoy a 2-minute walk to the hot spring facilities and can experience authentic kaiseki dining and tea ceremony sessions. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Just a 5-minute walk from Yakushi-ji Onsen Sairakusou, you can visit the ancient Yakushi-ji Temple, home to centuries-old Buddha statues and Heian-era architecture. The ryokan also offers guided tours to nearby organic farms, where guests can harvest seasonal vegetables and taste them fresh. Don’t miss the nightly lantern illumination walk, a peaceful ritual blending temple heritage with natural beauty. Reserve these experiences through the HopeGoo platform.

While Yakushi-ji Onsen Sairakusou is renowned for its communal baths, select premium rooms such as "Matsufu Room" and "Tsukage Room" feature private outdoor onsen pools set within secluded garden courtyards. These rooms boast traditional Japanese design with tatami flooring, wooden ceilings, and natural stone finishes. Each includes complimentary handcrafted herbal bath salts and a kimono experience kit. Reserve your preferred room early via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed access.

Though located in a quiet area of Koga City, Yakushi-ji Onsen Sairakusou offers free shuttle buses every hour to Koga Station, a 10-minute ride. For independent exploration, guests can rent electric bicycles through the ryokan’s partnership program, ideal for cycling along scenic greenways to the Koga Central Market and artisan studios. Additionally, daily morning guided bus tours include visits to local villages, tea fields, and pottery workshops—complete with breakfast and expert commentary. Book these tours via the HopeGoo app.

The kaiseki meals at Yakushi-ji Onsen Sairakusou emphasize seasonality, local sourcing, and craftsmanship. Each day, the head chef crafts a five-course menu using ingredients from trusted local farmers and fishermen—featuring wild mushrooms, Koga-raised eel, and house-made plum paste. Meals are served in a semi-open garden restaurant, where diners enjoy views of flowing streams and bamboo groves. Post-dinner, guests participate in a traditional tea ceremony led by a seasoned tea master, offering an immersive introduction to Japanese culinary philosophy.

Yes, the "Yotō Room" and "Seishū Room" offer direct views of the Yakushi-ji Temple gate, especially stunning during the nightly lantern illumination. Framed by large windows, the view captures the glowing temple silhouettes against the dark mountainscape. Some rooms include a private outdoor veranda, perfect for evening tea rituals under the stars. Complementing the ambiance, each room features a wireless aromatherapy system and ambient background music. Select "night view rooms" when HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed access.