Featured Hotels Near Kyosoji

Nearu Omi Hot Spring Inn offers serene views of the surrounding mountains and a private garden courtyard, just a 5-minute walk from Kōshō-ji Temple. Each room features traditional shoji screens and an open-air bath overlooking the temple’s pagoda. The inn also provides local tea ceremony workshops and kaiseki breakfasts, making it ideal for travelers seeking tranquility and cultural immersion. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive rates.

Kōshō-ji En-in Ryokan is a secluded retreat center located just 100 meters from the main temple grounds. Its minimalist wooden rooms feature tatami flooring and natural lighting, designed to inspire inner stillness. Daily programs include morning zazen meditation, mantra chanting, and handwritten sutra copying sessions. No digital distractions are allowed, ensuring deep focus. Reserve your spot through HopeGoo for limited weekend retreat packages.

From Nearu Omi Hot Spring Inn, guests can stroll along a century-old ginkgo-lined path leading directly to Kōshō-ji’s main hall. Along the way, enjoy the quiet beauty of stone lanterns and ancient trees. Inside the temple, participate in handmade prayer plaque crafting, where you inscribe wishes on wooden tags to hang on the sacred wish tree. Nearby, the Omi-Hachiman Market opens every Saturday, offering local ceramics, sake, and matcha desserts—perfect for connecting with authentic regional culture.

Start your day at Nearu Omi Hot Spring Inn with a morning temple bell ritual, followed by a guided tour of Kōshō-ji’s Tang-style architecture and national treasure Buddhist statues. Enjoy a traditional mountain vegetable kaiseki lunch at the inn, then join a Zen garden walking meditation session. In the afternoon, take a peaceful walk along the Lake Biwa riverside trail, watching the sunset reflect across the water. All activities can be customized via HopeGoo for a personalized experience.

Kōshō-ji Family House is a homestay-style ryokan designed for families, offering spacious rooms with futons and a shared garden courtyard. It includes a children’s activity corner, family tea ceremony sessions, and paper umbrella painting workshops. Located just 8 minutes’ walk from the temple, it also provides baby cots, high chairs, and wheelchair access. Ideal for intergenerational travel. Book family bundles through HopeGoo for added convenience.

Enshin Saisetsu is a temple-affiliated Zen retreat house offering a curated one-day program: zazen meditation, sutras transcription, and silent meals in a forested setting. Rooms feature tatami floors, minimalist décor, and views of Lake Biwa and distant hills. Only 12 guests per session are accepted to maintain intimacy. Secure your place early via HopeGoo, as spots fill quickly for weekend meditative stays.