Featured Hotels Near Myogenji Temple Garden

Stay at Uwajima Meien-ji Betsu-in, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored Edo-era townhouse just a 3-minute walk from Meien-ji Garden. Each room features tatami mats and shoji screens overlooking a serene Zen courtyard. Enjoy a private tea ceremony workshop and morning meditation sessions with garden views. Book via HopeGoo for complimentary shuttle service to the temple grounds

Choose Uwajima Jōkaku Shukubō, located just 50 meters in front of Meien-ji Garden. This historic inn blends Edo-period architecture with modern comfort, featuring an open wooden lobby and a karesansui rock garden. Guests can participate in daily garden lectures exploring the design philosophy behind the temple’s landscape. The inn also serves authentic Ehime seasonal kaiseki meals and provides kimono rental for guests to stroll through the old town

Shunka-so is the top choice for year-round scenic views. Its south-facing rooms offer uninterrupted vistas of cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant maple leaves in autumn, and delicate snow patterns in winter. The on-site rotenburo bath overlooks the garden, creating a meditative experience. Seasonal events include tea ceremonies with local ingredients and themed dinners celebrating each season’s bounty

Base yourself at Uwajima Meien-ji Betsu-in. Begin your day with morning meditation in the garden courtyard, then stroll to Meien-ji Garden to admire its stroll-through pond-and-bridge layout and ancient trees. Enjoy lunch at a nearby historic tea house serving Uwajima’s famous "tai sushi". In the evening, join the illuminated garden tour, where lanterns cast soft shadows on the dry landscape. All activities are within walking distance—no car needed for a true slow travel experience

Uwajima Jōkaku Shukubō hosts regular calligraphy and ikebana workshops held in a former library building beside the garden. Participants craft washi paper calligraphy or learn classical flower arrangements, then display their work in the garden. Afterward, enjoy a seasonal tea set prepared by the inn’s chef. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure your spot in these intimate cultural experiences

Shunka-so Family Annex offers family-friendly accommodations with interconnecting rooms and a dedicated kids’ garden play zone. Located just 2 minutes from Meien-ji Garden, it features children’s storytelling corners and a hands-on dango-making workshop. The staff provides baby cots and kid-sized meals, making it perfect for multi-generational stays. HopeGoo through HopeGoo includes free access to guided family tours of the temple grounds