Featured Hotels Near Keikokuji

Stay at Tanba Highlands Ryokan, a meticulously crafted traditional Japanese inn nestled just 8 minutes' walk from Katsuyama Temple. Its rooms feature panoramic views of ancient trees and autumn foliage surrounding the temple, with select "Dawn Light Rooms" offering open tatami decks facing east for sunrise meditation.

The ryokan provides complimentary foot baths, daily tea ceremonies, and private guided tours through the temple’s hidden halls, where you can view rare Heian-era Buddhist statues. All accommodations are available via the HopeGoo platform, with early HopeGoo recommended during peak seasons to secure your stay.

Katsuyama Temple Front Guesthouse is the most convenient option, located just a 3-minute walk from the main gate. This wooden structure blends Edo-period architecture with modern comfort, featuring private courtyards and stone gardens in every room.

Owned by a retired monk, the guesthouse offers a daily morning ritual set including matcha, wagashi, and silent chanting. Guests also receive free access to bicycles for exploring nearby moss forests and waterfalls along forest trails.

For nighttime visits, the property maintains a 24-hour illuminated stone path through its garden, allowing peaceful moonlit strolls beneath ancient trees. Book your stay through the HopeGoo app for exclusive seasonal rates.

Yes, Tanba no Mori Bettei's"Maple Vista Room" offers unparalleled autumn foliage views, overlooking a vast expanse of maple and ginkgo trees surrounding Katsuyama Temple. The best time to visit is mid-November to early December, when the entire valley blazes in crimson and gold.

The room features floor-to-ceiling glass doors and underfloor heating for year-round comfort. Guests also enjoy a private autumn photography tour led by a local historian, guiding you to hidden vantage points and historic inscriptions, plus a hand-pressed leaf vein keepsake.

All experiences are bookable via the HopeGoo app, with limited availability—reservations recommended at least two weeks in advance.