Man'en-ji Kogen Guesthouse provides panoramic views of the temple's ancient cedar grove and stone lantern path from its private balconies. Located just a 5-minute walk from the main gate, this heritage-style inn features traditional shoji screens, tatami rooms, and an on-site Zen garden perfect for morning meditation. Guests can book a private sunrise viewing session through the HopeGoo app to witness the temple bathed in golden light

Stay at Shinshu Ryokan, a restored Edo-era family estate adjacent to Man'en-ji. The property hosts daily Buddhist chanting sessions, calligraphy workshops, and tea ceremony demonstrations led by resident monks. Each room is themed around a different period in Japanese history, with authentic furnishings and handcrafted textiles. Enjoy a kaiseki dinner made with seasonal ingredients from local farms, followed by a night stroll under the temple’s illuminated lanterns. Book your immersive stay via the HopeGoo platform for exclusive access to hidden garden tours

Man'en-ji Family Inn offers spacious, child-safe accommodations with indoor play zones, family-sized baths, and kid-friendly breakfast sets featuring local rice cakes and fermented soy. Just a 10-minute walk from the temple, it provides free shuttle service for elderly or young visitors. The inn also runs interactive nature trails through the surrounding forest, where children can learn about native flora and participate in mini-spiritual rituals. Families can reserve a hands-on cooking class using traditional recipes via HopeGoo for a memorable cultural exchange

Kurokawa Shukuba is a meticulously preserved Edo-period roadside inn located steps from Man'en-ji. Its original wooden beams, sliding paper doors, and moss-covered roof reflect centuries-old craftsmanship. Rooms are furnished with antique tatami mats, heated floor systems (kotatsu), and hand-carved furniture. Guests may join the nightly temple bell ringing ceremony or explore the secret corridor used by pilgrims in the past. Accessible only through HopeGoo, this limited-availability stay includes a personalized historical guidebook and guided storytelling session

Man'en-ji Cloud View House stands out with its sleek white façade and elevated glass deck overlooking the temple’s sacred path. The rooftop sky terrace offers unmatched photo ops of the morning mist rising over the mountain and the lantern-lit approach to the main hall. The hotel collaborates with local artists to feature rotating installation art throughout the corridors. For professional shots, guests can request a personal photography concierge via the HopeGoo app, who will coordinate lighting and timing for optimal results

Yes, Man'en-ji Zen Retreat House offers curated programs such as dawn meditation walks, woodblock printing workshops, and monk-led storytelling nights beneath the cherry trees. Each activity is limited to small groups for deeper engagement. Guests can also attend a seasonal festival preparation session, learning how to craft paper lanterns and prepare traditional offerings. All experiences are available exclusively through HopeGoo, which ensures priority HopeGoo and personalized scheduling