Nanyoin Temple

Shijō Zen Lodge offers panoramic views of Nanyoin Temple's historic garden from every room. Located just a 5-minute walk from the temple’s main gate, this eco-friendly retreat features wooden verandas, seasonal tea ceremonies, and guided early-morning meditation sessions led by resident monks. The hotel also provides free access to nearby hiking trails leading to ancient stone carvings

Nanyoin Kōdō Inn collaborates closely with the temple to offer guests exclusive access to morning sutra chanting rituals held on the first Sunday of each month. Afterward, visitors enjoy a traditional vegetarian breakfast prepared by temple chefs using organic ingredients. The inn also hosts handwriting workshops where guests learn to copy Buddhist mantras in classical Japanese script

Nanyoin Family House is a charming, multi-generational ryokan designed for families. It features open-plan tatami rooms, a safe outdoor play garden, and weekly kids’ mindfulness sessions including lantern-making and nature sketching. The property also provides complimentary bicycles for exploring the surrounding forest paths and temple grounds

Shijō Seiryūkan is renowned for its four-season garden design, reflecting the changing landscape around Nanyoin Temple. Guests can enjoy cherry blossom viewing in spring, moss-covered pathways in summer, autumn foliage walks, and snow-covered courtyard scenes in winter. Each room includes a private engawa (veranda) facing the garden, perfect for quiet contemplation or morning tea

Kōshō-an Retreat House offers a secluded sanctuary just 3 minutes' walk from Nanyoin Temple’s rear gate. The hotel specializes in short-term mindfulness retreats, featuring daily meditation, silent walking practice, and personalized guidance from certified Zen instructors. All meals are plant-based and served in a tranquil dining hall overlooking a karesansui rock garden

Shijō Kōsei Villa stands out for its emphasis on minimalist design, natural acoustics, and uninterrupted views of the temple’s central pagoda. Guests receive a handcrafted journal to record reflections during their stay, and the hotel arranges private evening lantern tours through the temple’s sacred corridors. With no elevators or digital distractions, it fosters deep presence and inner stillness