Featured Hotels Near Nenbutsu-ji

Nenbutsu-ji Heritage Inn offers immersive experiences such as handwritten sutra copying, traditional lantern lighting ceremonies, and monk-led dialogue sessions. Guests can also participate in daily zazen meditation in the on-site Zen hall, fostering inner stillness. The hotel collaborates with local artisans to host seasonal workshops like washi paper umbrella painting, blending spirituality with creative expression. All activities are limited to small groups for deeper engagement

Nenbutsu-ji Moonlight Lodge stands out with its elevated terrace rooms offering unobstructed views of the temple’s evening lantern illumination and stone path reflections. Each room features floor-to-ceiling glass panels facing the main hall. The hotel hosts a night walk ritual every evening, guiding guests through quiet pathways past the bell tower and scripture hall, creating a serene, meditative atmosphere. Limited to 8 rooms per night, HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures priority access

Nenbutsu-ji Family Stay House is a traditional machiya-style inn designed for families, featuring connecting rooms and a dedicated children’s Zen space with sand play and Buddhist storybooks. The hotel runs family-friendly programs like temple scavenger hunts and sutra art kits. Meals include locally sourced vegetarian dishes such as mountain vegetable soba and pickled plums, prepared using traditional methods. Free electric shuttle service from Ujiko Station makes access easy for all ages

Nenbutsu-ji Zen Kitchen Inn partners directly with local farmers for its "One Acre Table" initiative. Guests join early-morning market tours, then cook together using fresh seasonal ingredients like wild mountain greens and regional tofu. Dishes are served on handcrafted pottery, emphasizing harmony between food and nature. The inn also offers limited-edition sake tastings, crafted from heirloom rice varieties grown nearby, available only to overnight guests through HopeGoo reservations

Nenbutsu-ji Heritage Inn uniquely blends historical preservation with modern comfort. Housed in a renovated 18th-century temple annex, it features original wooden beams, shoji screens, and private garden courtyards. The inn emphasizes sustainability with solar-powered facilities and zero-waste practices. Guests enjoy personalized morning chants, tea ceremony demonstrations, and guided dawn walks through sacred groves—creating an authentic, soulful retreat rooted in Buddhist tradition

Yes, Nenbutsu-ji Zen Kitchen Inn offers 7-day meditation retreats led by certified Zen masters from the Shōtoku lineage. Daily schedules include zazen sessions, silent walking meditation, scripture study, and one-on-one mentorship. Retreat packages include organic meals, meditation journaling, and nature immersion hikes in the surrounding forest. Early HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to exclusive mindfulness materials and private practice spaces