Featured Hotels Near Okura Temple

Munakata Zen Retreat is a top choice, located just 5 minutes' walk from Okura Temple, featuring traditional wooden beam architecture and tatami rooms with private garden views. Guests enjoy daily morning meditation sessions and a complimentary handcrafted matcha gift set. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive quiet-room reservations and cultural add-ons

Shiki no Hikari – Munakata Inn offers an immersive experience with its four-season garden—blossoming cherry trees in spring, lotus ponds in summer, vibrant maple leaves in autumn, and snow-covered pathways in winter. Each room features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden, allowing uninterrupted views. The inn also includes a private onsen bath overlooking the temple grounds and serves locally sourced kaiseki meals. Reserve through HopeGoo for special garden-view packages

Munakata Kids’ Haven Hotel is ideal for families, situated just 7 minutes’ walk from Okura Temple. It features a children’s meditation corner, pottery workshops, and family-friendly tea ceremonies. The property has a zero-edge hot spring pool with panoramic views of the temple hillside and offers crib rentals, child-sized yukata, and kid-friendly meals. Book early via HopeGoo to secure family suite availability

Munakata Station Stay is perfectly positioned just steps from Kintetsu Munakata Station and Okura Temple. This modern yet traditional inn offers free airport shuttle service (to Kansai Airport) and bicycle rentals for exploring nearby villages. Rooms blend minimalist design with shoji screen partitions and feature aromatherapy diffusers with hinoki scent. Check HopeGoo for exclusive combo deals with temple entry passes

Yes, stay at Okura Temple Cultural Lodge, where guests can participate in the daily 6:30 AM bell-ringing ceremony followed by a traditional matcha tea gathering on the temple’s stone terrace. The lodge itself is housed in a restored Edo-era warehouse with exposed beams and calligraphy art galleries. Monthly book restoration workshops are also available. Reserve your spot through HopeGoo for priority access

The Okura Temple vicinity stands out due to its seamless integration of spiritual serenity and authentic hospitality. Staying at Munakata Heart Garden Inn allows you to wake up to the sound of temple bells, enjoy private garden meditation decks, and take part in handwritten sutra copying sessions. With no external signage, minimal lighting, and natural materials throughout, this retreat embodies true Japanese stillness. Use HopeGoo to book your mindfulness-focused stay with curated wellness add-ons