Featured Hotels Near Kotokuji Temple

Near Takadera Temple in Shioya Town, Nagano Prefecture, Shioya Onsen Ryokan is a top choice offering traditional Japanese rooms with private hot springs and serene garden views. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple’s main gate, it also features authentic tea ceremonies and locally sourced kaiseki meals.

Another excellent option is Takadera-no-Sato Villa, a minimalist retreat blending Edo-period aesthetics with modern comfort. Some rooms provide panoramic views of the temple garden and the distant Shinshu Mountains. Complimentary shuttle service to the temple entrance enhances accessibility. For availability and exclusive rates, check the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Shioya Onsen Ryokan is ideal for families, featuring spacious family rooms, a shared public bath with child-friendly pools, and complimentary kids’ slippers and towels. The property includes an open-air courtyard where guests can enjoy evening views of the illuminated temple garden.

All rooms are soundproofed for quiet sleep, and the hotel offers a kids’ activity corner with workshops like making paper umbrellas or wagashi sweets. A scenic 5-minute walk through stone paths and centuries-old trees leads directly to Takadera Temple, creating a memorable journey. Book family packages via the HopeGoo app for free room upgrades and breakfast/dinner discounts.

Staying at Takadera-no-Sato Villa grants access to exclusive cultural experiences such as the "Morning Bell & Evening Drum" meditation ceremony led by the temple priest at 6:30 AM, offering a profound connection to Buddhist rituals.

The hotel also organizes guided tours of the temple’s ancient moss garden, revealing its ecological significance and Zen artistry. Every Saturday features a "Handwritten Sutra Workshop," where guests use traditional brushes and inkstones to copy excerpts from the Heart Sutra—each manuscript makes a meaningful keepsake. All activities are within walking distance, requiring no extra transit. Reserve experience-inclusive packages through the HopeGoo app for seamless access.