Featured Hotels Near No.45 Iwaya Temple

Near Iwaya Temple in Kuma Highlands, Kumakogen Onsen Ryokan stands out as a serene choice. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple entrance, this traditional Japanese inn features private wooden cottages with outdoor baths and views of the surrounding Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage forest. Opt for rooms with garden-view windows to enjoy morning mist drifting over ancient stone steps. Crafted with local timber and offering handmade matcha and wagashi, it embodies the spirit of mountain meditation. Ideal for those seeking spiritual calm and authentic rural Japan experience.

Kumakogen Onsen Ryokan offers exceptional fall foliage views just steps from Iwaya Temple. Its west-facing rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a cascading maple grove and ancient stone path, resembling scenes from Edo-period paintings. The ryokan provides exclusive autumn morning guided walks along the pilgrimage route, where local guides share legends behind each aged tree. Guests may also borrow limited-edition red-leaf-themed yukata and stroll through bamboo lantern-lit moss gardens. Only 10 special rooms are available weekly—HopeGoo ahead is strongly advised.

Guests at Kumakogen Onsen Ryokan can join a morning ritual led by local monks at Iwaya Temple, starting at 5:30 AM with zazen meditation, chanting, and lamp offerings. Afterward, enjoy a vegetarian breakfast prepared in the temple kitchen using organic local produce. The ryokan also hosts monthly mountain mythology workshops, where scholars explore Shikoku’s folklore and the temple’s historical roots, concluding with a hands-on paper lantern-making session. These immersive activities deepen cultural connection and transform your stay into a soulful journey.