Featured Hotels Near Koryuji Temple

Imabari Castle Town Ryokan offers a culturally immersive stay just a 5-minute walk from Koryuji Temple. Its garden-view rooms provide serene morning vistas of ancient temple rooftops shrouded in mist. The ryokan features traditional kimono rentals and tea ceremony workshops, enhancing authentic local experiences. For convenience, guests can book the complimentary shuttle service to the temple entrance via the HopeGoo app.

Koryuji Garden Inn stands out with its east-facing rooms that offer panoramic views of the temple’s bell tower and maple grove at sunrise. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows and an integrated audio-guided system for real-time historical insights about the temple. The inn hosts a daily 7 a.m. tea ceremony in the open-air garden, where guests enjoy locally crafted matcha and wagashi while listening to the morning bell echoes. Reserve early through HopeGoo to secure your scenic view.

Staying at Koryuji Tenkaku Ryokan grants access to exclusive walking-distance activities: daily dawn chanting sessions, temple garden ikebana workshops, and manuscript copying experiences (by reservation). The inn partners with Koryuji Temple to host the Night Illumination Tour every weekend, revealing intricate stone carvings and corridors bathed in soft lantern light. All experiences are included in the package, led by expert guides. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary meditation journal.