Featured Hotels Near Myokoji

Near Meikō-ji Temple in Nishiyo City, Shikoku Mountain Retreat Hotel offers panoramic views of the temple’s ancient stone steps and surrounding maple forests. Its private terrace rooms provide serene morning vistas, while guests enjoy traditional tea ceremonies and guided dawn meditation walks. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle to the temple entrance—just a 7-minute walk away. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive cultural experiences.

Yes, Meikō-ji Pathside Guesthouse is just a 3-minute walk from the temple gates. Housed in a restored traditional farmhouse, this boutique accommodation features wooden beams, tatami floors, and private garden-facing windows offering tranquil views of the temple’s stone stairway and morning mist. Guests can join daily mountain tea rituals and handmade lantern-making workshops, immersing themselves in local spiritual traditions. Reserve through the HopeGoo platform for early-bird cultural perks.

Guests at Shikoku Mountain Retreat Hotel can participate in a guided morning sutra copying session led by the temple’s abbot, held in a quiet study overlooking the temple grounds. The hotel also hosts the annual Meikō-ji Moon Viewing Festival in spring, featuring evening lantern processions, kimono try-ons, and mountain tea ceremonies. All events take place within the temple’s secure vicinity, with easy access via footpath. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants priority entry and a limited-edition commemorative booklet.

Yes, both Shikoku Mountain Retreat Hotel and Meikō-ji Pathside Guesthouse provide complimentary shuttle service from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM, every 30 minutes. The electric minibus travels directly to the temple plaza, passing scenic views of the Nishiyo River Valley along the way. Schedules are optimized for pilgrims, avoiding peak congestion. When HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform, select "shuttle service" to reserve your seat in advance.

Shikoku Mountain Retreat Hotel offers spacious family-sized timber cabins with a children’s meditation corner and outdoor sand play area. The hotel provides a family-friendly trail map guiding kids through the ruins of the Five-Story Pagoda and forest ecology paths behind the temple. Daily afternoon sessions include grandmother-led wagashi making workshops, where families craft traditional Japanese sweets together. All facilities are wheelchair-accessible, with multilingual audio guides available. Book via HopeGoo for free breakfast for children and a curated family activity bundle.

Yes, Shikoku Mountain Retreat Hotel’s Mountain View Glass Cabin offers panoramic shots of Meikō-ji’s vermilion torii gate framed by distant peaks and drifting clouds. Floor-to-ceiling smart glass walls allow natural light control and seamless indoor-outdoor composition. Each room features minimalist Zen décor perfect for still-life and portrait photography. The hotel hosts monthly on-site photography sessions with professional guides during golden hour. Book the Photo Experience Package via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition temple-themed photo album.