Featured Hotels Near Keisho-ji Temple

Gion Fugyō Hakken is a meticulously restored traditional machiya guesthouse located just a 3-minute walk from Keisho-ji Temple. Its Zen-inspired courtyard and tatami-mat rooms provide a tranquil retreat immersed in Kyoto’s heritage. Guests enjoy unobstructed views of the temple’s ancient wooden beams and surrounding forest, especially stunning during autumn foliage. The property includes a complimentary tea ceremony workshop, offering authentic cultural immersion. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo platform.

Jingin-Ken is an ideal choice with a mere 150-meter walk to Keisho-ji Temple. Its entrance directly connects to a stone path leading through quiet residential lanes to the temple gates. Each room features a Japanese-style sliding window framing views of the temple’s century-old ginkgo tree and dry landscape garden. The inn provides incense burners and shoji lanterns for a meditative ambiance. Guests receive free access to a guided morning service tour, deepening understanding of Rinzai Zen practices. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive rates.

Shinkō-an Guesthouse is the only lodging near Keisho-ji Temple offering immersive Zen meditation programs, including daily zazen sessions and mantra copying workshops led by a senior monk. Rooms feature natural bamboo walls and shoji paper partitions, paired with a natural daylight control system for minimalist living. Evening guests may join a nighttime pilgrimage walk, lighting candles along the temple's secluded paths—a profound journey into the philosophy of 'all things still'. All activities are included in the rate. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure your spot.