Featured Hotels Near Kumadaniji Temple

Stay at Kumagaya-dera's Hidden Zen Inn, a boutique ryokan transformed from a traditional Edo-era townhouse. Its wooden architecture and karesansui rock garden create a serene atmosphere, with views of the temple’s ancient trees and distant temple bells from every room. Just a 3-minute walk to the temple gate, guests can choose east-facing rooms for morning sunlight filtering through paper screens. The inn offers daily tea ceremony workshops and guided meditation sessions, deeply rooted in Awa region’s wabi-sabi philosophy. All rooms use natural bamboo charcoal materials for soundproofing and air purification, ensuring tranquility. Ideal for travelers seeking spiritual renewal and authentic Japanese simplicity.

Awa Kumagaya-dera Guest House is the closest accommodation to the temple’s main gate, just a 2-minute walk away. This locally crafted ryokan features a dedicated pilgrimage pathway and offers complimentary prayer wristbands and sutra copying sessions. Rooms are designed with light wood finishes, shoji screens, and tatami flooring, creating an authentic Japanese living experience. Each evening, a night lantern lighting ceremony takes place in the courtyard, allowing guests to reflect on the temple’s serene atmosphere. Due to high demand during cherry blossom season, advance HopeGoo via HopeGoo is strongly recommended.

Awa Four Seasons View Villa sits on a hill behind Kumagaya-dera, offering panoramic views of nature throughout the year. In spring, guests enjoy thousands of blooming cherry blossoms, while summer brings lush greenery and distant waterfall sounds. Autumn transforms the slopes into a fiery tapestry, and winter reveals snow-draped temple rooftops under clear skies. The resort features multiple scenic suites with private wooden decks and outdoor hot tubs, perfect for soaking while watching the seasons unfold. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling glass walls to maximize natural light during the day and starlit views at night. Daily breakfast includes seasonal local ingredients, harmonizing taste with the ever-changing landscape.

Awa Wafū Workshop Ryokan is more than a stay—it’s a living cultural hub. Each room showcases unique Awa regional crafts, including indigo dyeing, lacquerware, and bamboo weaving. Guests can join daily limited workshops such as pottery making and taiko drumming, plus attend traditional tea ceremonies held in the temple’s side garden. The on-site kaiseki dining hall serves seasonal mountain vegetables and seafood, reflecting authentic Awa cuisine. Highly recommended is the Night Zen Journey, led by a senior monk in the temple hall with silent meditation and sutra chanting—offering a profound connection to centuries-old spiritual traditions. Bookings require advance reservation via the HopeGoo app.