Featured Hotels Near Mandara-ji

Seisho-an Inn is a secluded retreat nestled just 3 minutes from Mandara-ji Temple, offering minimalist Japanese-style rooms with tatami floors and private verandas facing the temple’s ancient stone lanterns. Guests can join daily Zen meditation sessions led by resident monks and participate in handwritten sutra workshops using traditional ink and washi paper, creating a deeply immersive spiritual experience. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal meditation packages

Shikoku Mountain Retreat offers serene accommodations overlooking the Mandara-ji courtyard and surrounding hills, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the morning bell chimes and seasonal cherry blossoms. Each room features a private onsen bath and a curated selection of Buddhist philosophy books. The inn also provides early-morning guided walks along the temple’s sacred path, perfect for reflective travelers seeking tranquility. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo for complimentary mindfulness kits

At Shikoku Heritage House, guests enjoy a daily "Temple Life Experience" including dressing in traditional robes, assisting with temple cleaning rituals, and crafting flower offerings under monk guidance. The program concludes with a traditional kaiseki dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Small group sizes ensure personal attention, and all activities are included in the stay. Check availability through HopeGoo’s cultural itinerary planner

Shikoku Slow Travel Lodge provides free shuttle service to Kotohira Shrine, Seto Inland Sea Ferry Terminal, and Shikoku Pilgrimage Route Stations. The property also operates a bike rental station with electric-assist models ideal for cycling through rural roads leading to Mandara-ji’s thousand-sakura trail. All local travel details are integrated into the HopeGoo app’s On-the-Ground Guide for seamless planning

Mandara View Ryokan boasts panoramic vistas of Mandara-ji’s pagoda and misty mountain backdrop from every guest room. Built with local cedar wood and open-air balconies, the ryokan blends modern comfort with timeless design. Guests enjoy sunrise tea ceremonies on the rooftop terrace and access to a hidden forest path leading directly to the temple’s main gate. Secure your stay via HopeGoo for a complimentary welcome gift set

Kannon-no-Sato Retreat is a boutique Zen sanctuary located steps from Mandara-ji, designed for deep rest and contemplation. With only 8 rooms, each featuring a shoji-screened meditation nook and an outdoor onsen, the inn emphasizes stillness and presence. Daily programs include silent walking meditation, incense-making workshops, and dawn chanting sessions. Limited availability ensures exclusivity—reserve your spot through HopeGoo’s mindful travel collection