Stay at Kokokuji-ya: Heritage Machiya Inn, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese machiya just a 3-minute walk from the temple. Featuring authentic wood-beamed ceilings and shoji screens, select rooms offer serene views of the temple’s ancient ginkgo tree. Guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremony workshops and morning meditation tours, immersing themselves in Zen practices. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive perks like free luggage storage and curated local guide maps.

Just a 5-minute stroll from Kokokuji Temple leads to Senbon-dori Handmade Market, featuring over ten local artisans crafting pottery, washi paper, and lacquerware—open every Saturday and Sunday. A 10-minute walk away, the Old Kitakyushu Railway Memorial Hall showcases vintage coal trains and historic station platforms, perfect for rail enthusiasts. Guests staying at Kokokuji-ya: Heritage Machiya Inn receive a free cultural walking map, guiding you through lesser-known historical trails and artisan corners.

Yes, Kokokuji-ya: Heritage Machiya Inn provides complimentary hiking gear lending services, including lightweight trekking shoes and insect repellent sprays. Guests receive a detailed Kitakyushu Forest Trail Guidebook with five routes of varying difficulty and ecological commentary. Staff can arrange guided morning hikes along the Omiyama Ancient Path to a panoramic overlook, offering sweeping views of the Fukuoka Plain and the Seto Inland Sea. All services are free for guests—reserve in advance at reception.