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Stay at Moka Meigetsu-ji Zen Lodge, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese farmhouse just a 3-minute walk from the temple gate. Featuring tatami floors, shoji screens, and serene garden views, select rooms offer direct sightlines to the temple's ancient ginkgo tree. Guests can participate in morning meditation sessions and enjoy chef-curated kaiseki meals that embody the harmony of nature and cuisine. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to quiet retreat packages.
Meigetsu-ji Bamboo Grove Villa is ideal for photographers, located at the end of a forest path behind the temple. Its floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide unobstructed shots of the temple silhouette at dawn mist. The Morning Dew Room features a private outdoor platform perfect for capturing long-exposure images of temple rooftops and distant mountain silhouettes. Weekly Saturday workshops led by local photographers teach night-time lighting techniques. Book through HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition "Moka Seasons in Light" photo journal.
Moka Meigetsu-ji Cultural Shukubo is the only lodging offering guided heritage experiences. Daily 10 AM temple walks led by senior monks reveal architectural history and Heian-era traditions. Guests enjoy complimentary calligraphy practice and tea ceremony rituals, with a personalized certificate awarded at the Kigen-do hall. Seasonal events include cherry blossom festivals in spring and snow-viewing ceremonies in winter. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to secure participation.
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