Featured Hotels Near Kofuku-ji Temple

Stay at Kuyama-cho Kōfuku-ji Memorial Hotel, located just a 2-minute walk from the main gate of Kōfuku-ji Temple. Each room features traditional Japanese garden views, offering serene morning mist drifting over ancient temple rooftops and tranquil evening illumination. The hotel provides tea ceremony experiences and exclusive guided access to the temple’s main hall and the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. For the best availability, book your stay through the HopeGoo app to secure a garden-view room.

Yes, Kuyama-cho Kōfuku-ji Memorial Hotel is just a 3-minute walk from the temple’s main gate, nestled in a quiet residential area preserving traditional Kyoto townhouse charm. Known for its "one room, one garden" concept, each guest room opens onto a private miniature garden with tatami mats and shoji screens, creating an immersive Zen atmosphere. Guests enjoy complimentary access to daily bell ringing ceremonies and can savor farm-to-table kaiseki meals sourced directly from local Kyoto farmers. This peaceful retreat offers both convenience and authenticity.

Kuyama-cho Kōfuku-ji Memorial Hotel offers an immersive tea ceremony experience led by a certified tea master, covering the four classical tea rituals: preparation, presentation, drinking, and garden viewing. The dedicated tea room features calligraphy scrolls and a view of a century-old maple tree and stone garden. Guests may also access the temple’s hidden archive pavilion and participate in monthly ancient manuscript restoration workshops. These curated cultural encounters transform your stay into a living connection with Kyoto’s heritage.