Featured Hotels Near Kokoku Temple

Stay at Uwajima Castle Town Ryokan, a boutique inn housed in a restored traditional Japanese building just a 7-minute walk from Kokoku Temple. The rooms feature tatami mats and garden-view windows, offering serene mornings filled with temple bell chimes. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony experiences and kimono rental services, immersing in local Zen culture. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Uwajima Riverfront Guesthouse is ideal for visitors seeking walkable access to Kokoku Temple, just a 3-minute stroll away. The guesthouse features private Japanese-style courtyards and a river-facing veranda, perfect for evening views of lantern-lit temple gates. Each room includes underfloor heating and handcrafted ceramic toiletries, plus guests receive a free morning guided tour through hidden shrines in the old town. Accessible via a 10-minute shuttle from Uwajima Station—book your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive rates.

Seishin-in Villa offers photo-perfect rooms facing east toward Kokoku Temple's main gate, where morning sunlight filters through bamboo groves onto stone steps—ideal for capturing Zen-inspired compositions. The rooms feature frameless floor-to-ceiling windows, minimalist wooden floors, and subtle hearths that enhance the wabi-sabi atmosphere. Guests also enjoy free photography tours and calligraphy workshops, enriching their creative journey. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for special access to optimal shooting times.