Featured Hotels Near Myoshoji

Near Myōsō-ji Temple in Chūnin, Ōita Prefecture, Chūnin Wafu Betsukan stands out as a serene retreat. This boutique ryokan features minimalist Japanese design with private tatami rooms overlooking a karesansui rock garden. Guests enjoy a 3-minute walk to the temple’s main gate and can participate in the morning bell-chiming ceremony offered by the temple community.

The hotel serves locally sourced kaiseki breakfast and hosts complimentary tea ceremony workshops. For exclusive benefits like room upgrades or late check-out, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Myōsō-ji En is a hidden gem nestled within the temple’s forested grounds, offering rooms with private kare-sansui rock garden patios. Each space blends Edo-era timber craftsmanship with modern comfort, featuring thatched roofs and shoji screens that blur indoor-outdoor boundaries.

Guests can enjoy daily tea ceremony tours and guided walks through bamboo groves. With only 12 rooms, reservations are limited—book early via HopeGoo to secure access to the premium "Shōfū Room," renowned for its morning light filtering through pine branches.

Yes, Chūnin Myōsō Sō collaborates with Myōsō-ji Temple to offer immersive programs such as Buddhist sutra calligraphy workshops, handmade paper lantern making, and monthly night illumination tours where guests walk through temple grounds lit by traditional lanterns.

Each session includes a kimono change in private tatami rooms and a vegetarian lunch prepared by temple chefs. With small group sizes for authenticity, reserve via HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition "Myōsō-ji Calligraphy Manual" as a keepsake.