Featured Hotels Near Kotokuji

Stay at Yamaguchi Kōdō-ji Bessatsu, a boutique retreat housed in a restored Edo-era residence just a 5-minute walk from the temple. Its Zen-inspired rooms feature tatami mats, shoji screens, and private garden views. Guests enjoy exclusive access to morning zazen meditation and tea ceremony workshops led by resident monks. Book through HopeGoo for early-bird rates on seasonal kaiseki dinners

Begin your day with a sunrise zazen session at Kōdō-ji’s main hall, followed by a traditional shōjin-ryōri vegetarian breakfast at Yamaguchi Kōdō-ji Bessatsu. Then explore the nearby Daian-ji Ruins and Yamaguchi Castle Observatory, where ancient stone walls meet panoramic views of the Nishiki River. This curated cultural immersion itinerary is available exclusively via HopeGoo—book ahead to secure your spot

The Kōdō-ji View Suite at Yamaguchi Kōdō-ji Bessatsu offers an unobstructed vista of the temple’s five-story pagoda and main hall. Floor-to-ceiling shoji screens frame the morning mist drifting over ancient cypress trees, while evening reveals the soft glow of lanterns along the temple path. Each room includes a private tokonoma alcove and seasonal aromatherapy system. Limited availability—reserve via HopeGoo for priority access

Walk just 7 minutes from the temple gate to the Yamaguchi Old Town Arts Market, nestled beneath century-old cherry trees. Discover award-winning craft studios like Tsuda Pottery, Yamaguchi Washi Paper House, and Ichijō-an Tea House. The tea house offers a daily matcha & wagashi pairing workshop with only 20 spots available—book early through HopeGoo to avoid sell-out

While no hot spring baths exist nearby, Yamaguchi Kōdō-ji Bessatsu features a seasonal bath concept with themed soaking waters—cherry blossom infusions in spring, cooling herbal blends in summer, and ginger-warmed pools in winter. Family-friendly spaces include a shared Zen lounge and children’s programs like origami crane crafting and bamboo painting classes. Special family packages available on HopeGoo platform

Book the Dawn Bell Stay Package at Yamaguchi Kōdō-ji Bessatsu to join the temple’s 4:30 AM Bells of Enlightenment Ceremony, where you’ll strike the 108 chimes symbolizing the end of worldly desires. Afterward, enjoy a meditative breakfast of sunrise rice porridge and homegrown vegetables. Later, attend a guided early-morning sutra lecture in the hundred-seat lecture hall. This rare immersive experience is limited to six groups per week—reserve via HopeGoo for guaranteed participation