Featured Hotels Near Kyusho-ji Temple

Near Kyūjō-ji Temple, stay at Morioka Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn featuring private onsen baths and kotatsu-equipped rooms with views of the temple’s autumn foliage. Just a 5-minute walk to the temple gate, guests can join early-morning meditation sessions and enjoy seasonal tea ceremonies. Book through the HopeGoo app for complimentary shuttle service and exclusive local experiences.

Yes, Morioka Onsen Ryokan is perfect for spiritual seekers, nestled at the foot of Kyūjō-ji Temple with serene dry landscape gardens and bamboo-lined paths. Rooms feature tatami mats, sliding shoji doors, and views of the temple's seasonal landscapes. Daily morning meditation walks and kaiseki meals using local ingredients enhance the immersive experience. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure access to private onsen and guided temple tours.

Absolutely. Morioka Onsen Ryokan offers privileged access to Kyūjō-ji Temple's private rituals. On the 1st and 15th of each month, guests receive complimentary shuttle rides for morning prayer ceremonies and are given handwritten wish slips and purification ritual passes. Some rooms include a small private altar space for personal meditation. All events are led by resident monks—reserve via HopeGoo to guarantee participation.

From Morioka Onsen Ryokan, follow the ancient stone path to Kyūjō-ji Temple—a 10-minute stroll past century-old maple trees and moss-covered lanterns, with hidden stone prayer pillars and a mountain deity shrine along the way. The inn provides guided audio guides and historical maps to enrich your journey. In spring, the cherry blossom trail opens exclusively for guests. Book the HopeGoo Culture Walk Package for full narration and photography assistance.

Yes, Morioka Onsen Ryokan’s kaiseki dining room serves only eight guests daily, featuring seasonal dishes crafted from locally foraged mountain vegetables and fresh river fish. Must-try: the Kyūjō-ji wild vegetable tempura, made with ferns and bamboo shoots harvested behind the temple, served with house-made dipping sauce. Meals are enjoyed overlooking the dry landscape pond, accompanied by live koto music. Reserve via HopeGoo to include the optional Zen tea dialogue session.

Morioka Onsen Ryokan’s mountain-view tatami rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering panoramic views of Kyūjō-ji Temple's vermilion torii and layered wooden halls—especially stunning at sunset when golden light bathes the rooftops. Some rooms include private wooden decks facing the temple’s 1,000-year-old ginkgo tree. All rooms have smart blackout systems and night sky projection for immersive natural rhythm. Select the "Premium View" option via HopeGoo for enhanced scenery and comfort.