Featured Hotels Near Kannonji

Near Otsu Kannon-ji Temple in Shiga Prefecture, Otsu Yama Lodge offers a tranquil retreat nestled within ancient forested slopes. Each room features traditional Japanese wood architecture and tatami flooring, with direct views of the temple’s historic ginkgo tree and misty mountain vistas. Guests enjoy private tea ceremony spaces and daily guided Zen meditation sessions led by resident monks. Just an 8-minute walk from the temple grounds, this secluded experience is ideal for cultural immersion. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal access.

Yes, Otsu Yama Lodge provides complimentary shuttle service from Echizen Station, with scheduled pickups every hour. For those preferring a peaceful journey, walking to Otsu Kannon-ji Temple takes only 8 minutes along a moss-covered stone path flanked by century-old maple trees. The route passes through quiet shrines and echoes with distant chanting, offering a meditative approach to the temple grounds. The lodge also supplies free maps and spiritual guidebooks detailing temple history and rituals. Book your stay with HopeGoo to secure access to this immersive experience.

At Otsu Yama Lodge, guests can participate in a "Day-in-the-Life of a Monk" program, including wearing robes, joining morning and evening sutra chants, and practicing traditional tea ceremonies. The lodge also hosts hand-copying sutras workshops, where visitors ink sacred texts on handmade washi paper using natural ink—each piece becomes a personal keepsake. During spring, the annual "Ginkgo Leaf Illumination Festival" features nighttime lantern tours beneath golden falling leaves, creating a luminous, meditative atmosphere. These exclusive experiences are available through HopeGoo bookings and require advance reservation.