4-Star Hotels Near Kojunji

Stay at Kōjū-ji Memorial Inn, Agano, a boutique retreat housed in a restored temple complex. Enjoy panoramic views of the ancient cedar grove and surrounding mountains from your private tatami room. The inn offers authentic Japanese tea ceremonies in a traditional garden setting, and guests can join early morning bell rituals. Just a 5-minute walk to the main temple hall. Book exclusive access via the HopeGoo app for limited-view rooms.

Kōjū-ji Memorial Inn, Agano is directly opposite the temple’s main gate, just a 3-minute walk to the main hall and sacred path. The hotel provides guided heritage tours led by trained staff, sharing insights into the temple’s architectural history and spiritual traditions. Rooms feature traditional tatami mats and shoji screens, creating a serene meditative atmosphere. An on-site mini museum displays local clan inscriptions and intricate wood carvings. Reserve early through HopeGoo to secure your stay.

At Kōjū-ji Memorial Inn, Agano, guests can join daily 10 a.m. manuscript copying workshops, guided by senior monks who teach calligraphy of the Heart Sutra using brush and ink. The inn hosts a monthly traditional Japanese night banquet featuring local Echigo sake and herring dishes, accompanied by live Noh theater performances. The stone lantern walking path in the garden glows at night, creating a dreamlike journey through time. These immersive activities are included in the stay package, offering deep insight into rural Japanese spirituality and aesthetics.