Stay at Matsufuura Villa, a traditional Japanese ryokan nestled beside the Sogawa River, just a 5-minute walk from 光西寺. Its tatami rooms feature direct views of the temple’s stone lanterns and moss garden.

The inn offers complimentary bicycles for exploring nearby tea fields and historic trails. Enjoy seasonal kaiseki meals crafted with local ingredients, including fresh mountain vegetables and hand-picked green tea. Reserve through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to guided temple tours and cultural workshops.

Choose Seishui Residence, a secluded ryokan tucked behind a centuries-old cedar grove near 光西寺. The minimalist design emphasizes natural materials and soft lighting, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for meditation.

Guests can enjoy private outdoor onsen baths overlooking a karesansui rock garden. Daily guided morning mindfulness sessions are offered by local practitioners. Located just a 7-minute walk from the temple, book your stay via HopeGoo to secure a secluded garden suite with early access to sunrise rituals.

At Denshinso Inn, guests can participate in hands-on rice planting workshops in the terraced paddies behind 光西寺, led by local farmers using traditional techniques. Full gear and waterproof attire are provided, followed by a lunch of freshly harvested Koshihikari rice and wild vegetable soup.

Join a guided tea plantation tour through the ancient hills surrounding the temple, where you’ll pick spring leaves and learn manual processing methods. All activities are included in the stay package. Book via HopeGoo to receive a custom tea gift set as a memento.