Featured Hotels Near Okuraji

Stay at Unshin-Tei, Okura-ji's Private Inn, a serene Japanese-style retreat nestled in the hills of Koyama-machi. Just a 10-minute walk from Okura-ji Temple, this inn features tatami rooms and private balconies overlooking misty forest canopies. Guests enjoy tea ceremony workshops and guided Zen meditation sessions within the temple grounds. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app to access exclusive seasonal room packages.

Okura-ji Zen Retreat House is ideal for travelers seeking genuine meditative practice. Located behind the temple grounds, guests participate in daily morning sutra chanting and structured one-day Zen programs, including zazen, kinhin, and calligraphy. The rooms feature minimalist wooden architecture, natural bamboo screens, and panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. All sessions are led by experienced resident monks. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed access.

Matsufu-kan offers breathtaking seasonal scenery just steps from Okura-ji Temple. Nestled into the hillside, its design harmonizes with nature: cherry blossoms frame the garden in spring, cicadas sing through summer evenings, maple leaves glow in autumn, and snow blankets the eaves in winter. The hotel serves seasonal gourmet dinners using local mountain ingredients and features an outdoor onsen facing the forest. Rooms offer unobstructed views of the temple’s pagoda. Book early via the HopeGoo app—seasonal suites sell out quickly.

Walk just 5 minutes from Okura-ji Temple to Koji-Do Craft Studio, where you can participate in hand-painted parasol making, Buddha figure painting, and ink calligraphy using locally sourced materials. Nearby, Mountainside Tea Garden offers hands-on stone-ground matcha workshops and traditional tea ceremonies using water drawn from nearby springs. All activities are led by temple-certified artisans. Book combined tours with guided access and transport via the HopeGoo app for seamless integration.

Okura-ji Mountain Stay Inn provides two daily free shuttle buses connecting major transit hubs in Shizuoka Prefecture to the temple area, with a 25-minute ride. Pickups occur at the inn’s front lobby, and the vehicles are electric, quiet, and eco-friendly. The inn also partners with local guides to offer guided forest trail walks exploring hidden paths and secluded waterfalls. All services are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo app to ensure smooth scheduling.

Seishin-Kan, a certified plant-based restaurant adjacent to Okura-ji Temple, serves meals made exclusively from seasonal mountain vegetables and pesticide-free produce, adhering strictly to Buddhist dietary principles. Daily set menus include refined kaiseki courses and meditation-themed bento boxes, with optional vegan mindfulness dinner events. The inn also offers vegetarian rooms equipped with botanical essential oils and dedicated meditation spaces. Reserve through the HopeGoo app for special discounts and curated experiences.