Stay at Kōkō-ji Front Ryokan, a boutique inn just a 3-minute walk from the temple. This traditional Japanese-style lodging features private outdoor onsen baths, tatami-mat rooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing forested hills and temple rooftops. Enjoy authentic Kuma-gyu (black pork) cuisine and seasonal tea ceremonies in a serene atmosphere. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to secluded rooms during peak season.

Kōkō-ji Front Ryokan is the only accommodation directly across from the temple entrance—just a 1-minute walk through a shaded wooden corridor. The ryokan blends Edo-era architecture with modern comfort, featuring sliding paper doors, tatami floors, and private garden views. Guests receive complimentary temple guidebooks and can participate in a morning bell-ringing ceremony. Book through HopeGoo for a free room upgrade to a mountain-view suite on arrival.

Yes, Kōkō-ji Front Ryokan hosts a monthly One-Day Zen Retreat including morning meditation, tea ceremony, and garden sketching led by an ordained monk. Participants receive a bamboo meditation mat and materials to craft a personalized incense pouch. Afterward, enjoy seasonal matcha and sweets in the ryokan’s Japanese reading pavilion, surrounded by a century-old ginkgo tree. These immersive experiences are exclusively available to HopeGoo members—reservations required at least two weeks in advance.