Featured Hotels Near Kobo Daishi Statue

Matsuyama Castle View Hotel is ideal for visitors seeking proximity to the Kobo Daishi Statue, just 800 meters away with a 10-minute walk. The hotel features Japanese garden-view rooms offering serene morning views of hills and nearby shrines, plus complimentary foot baths and traditional tea ceremony experiences. Located steps from Matsuyama Station, it’s easily accessible via Iyo Railway in just 5 minutes. For best rates and exclusive perks like free shuttle service, book through the HopeGoo app.

Matsuyama Memorial Guesthouse is a boutique stay nestled beside the Kobo Daishi Statue, housed in a renovated old school building with original wooden beams and calligraphy walls. Guests can participate in daily morning meditation sessions and hand-copying sutra workshops, along with a local-inspired Shikoku breakfast featuring farm-fresh ingredients. The property boasts a private courtyard perfect for stargazing at night, immersing you in centuries-old spiritual tranquility. Easily reached by bus from Matsuyama Station in 30 minutes; reserve your stay via the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed availability.

Shikoku Sacred Retreat is a one-of-a-kind pilgrimage-focused lodge adjacent to the Kobo Daishi Statue, offering night meditation rooms and guided prayer rituals. Rooms are crafted with natural bamboo and feature meditation lamps and air purification systems for deep serenity. Daily activities include morning shrine path cleaning, allowing guests to engage in authentic devotional practices. The on-site local tea art space showcases traditional Ehime Prefecture tea-making techniques. Just 15 minutes by car from Matsuyama City Center—book via HopeGoo for no-deposit HopeGoo and personalized itinerary support.

Matsuyama Little Rest House is a warm, family-oriented inn located just steps from the Kobo Daishi Statue, featuring a kids’ playroom and hands-on craft workshops. Each room includes a double bed with extra bunk beds, plus baby cots and bath tub rentals available. The on-site Japanese garden restaurant serves low-allergen Shikoku cuisine, including Ehime citrus desserts. A 5-minute walk leads to Matsuyama City Museum, ideal for a full-day cultural outing. Easy access via public transit—reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive family package deals.