Featured Hotels Near Myoenji

Stay at Yanai Myōen-ji Front Ryokan, a centuries-old inn renovated from a traditional Japanese residence just a 3-minute walk from the temple gate. Each room features tatami mats and private verandas overlooking ancient trees and the temple's morning bell tower. The ryokan offers daily Zen meditation sessions and traditional tea ceremonies, with Kaiseki meals crafted from local ingredients. Reserve through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to garden-view rooms.

Myōen-ji Kannon-do Hibiki is perfect for early-morning rituals and garden exploration. Located just 100 meters from the main hall, it offers direct access to the morning bell ceremony and a meticulously designed dry landscape garden. Rooms blend Edo-era aesthetics with modern comfort, featuring outdoor onsen baths that overlook the trees. The inn provides free guided maps and temple history tours—book via the HopeGoo app to secure a spot in limited-time events.

Stay at Yanai Myōen-ji Zen Retreat House, a former monk’s quarters offering a full-day Zen workshop series including zazen meditation, calligraphy practice, and tea ceremony. Morning guided tours reveal the temple’s murals and scripture vaults, while afternoon options include quiet contemplation in the garden meditation zone or enjoying a vegetarian meal prepared by the head monk. The retreat also features a reading nook with Buddhist philosophy and Japanese aesthetics books. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary "Day of Zen Experience Kit".