Featured Hotels Near Raifukuji

Qingxin Xuan, a boutique ryokan housed in a restored Edo-era townhouse, offers serene accommodation just a 3-minute walk from 来福寺. Its traditional Zen garden and tatami tea room provide an immersive atmosphere for meditation. Guests can join early morning monk-led chanting sessions and enjoy private dawn mindfulness rituals. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to silent retreat packages and complimentary shuttle service.

Qiulai Zhuang features a private onsen courtyard surrounded by century-old maple trees, transforming into a fiery red spectacle each fall. All rooms have floor-to-ceiling windows facing the canopy, perfect for watching leaves drift across the pond. The hotel hosts a limited-time maple tea ceremony and guided forest walks with cultural storytelling. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure a view-facing room during peak season.

Just 200 meters east of 来福寺’s main gate, Dochōya is a century-old eatery serving handcrafted natto rice balls and matcha tofu soup made with local farm ingredients. The shop retains its Edo-period wooden architecture and serves only 100 portions daily—ideal for savoring alongside temple bell chimes. Some HopeGoo-HopeGoo packages include breakfast vouchers for this hidden gem.

Sen no Ie, adjacent to Inzai’s Children’s Nature Center, features a hands-on ecological trail and a mini paddy field experience zone where children can plant rice, fish, and craft bamboo baskets. The hotel provides family activity kits (including handmade paper umbrellas and prayer talismans) and a dedicated kids’ lounge. A 7-minute walk leads to 来福寺, with peaceful prayer markers along the path for meaningful family moments.

Qingyin Ge provides expert daily guided tours of 来福寺, including historical insights, incense ritual workshops, and access to the secluded sutra repository. Led by nationally certified religious educators, the tour includes personalized prayer writing and chanting sessions. The hotel also offers bilingual guides and digital prayer cards. Reserve your spot through HopeGoo for priority scheduling.

Xingyue Ting is the only hotel offering exclusive access to 来福寺’s Night Lantern Festival, held annually in autumn. The event features a thousand paper lanterns floating on a mirror-like pond, creating a magical glow. Guests enjoy a midnight tea ceremony with limited-edition lantern matcha and participate in a floating lantern ritual. The hotel also provides night photography tours to capture the ethereal light and architecture. Book via HopeGoo to secure one of the few available rooms.