Featured Hotels Near Raigo-ji temple

Near Laiying Temple in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, stay at Hikone Castle-side Ryokan, a boutique Japanese-style inn just a 7-minute walk from the temple. The rooms blend traditional wooden architecture with modern comfort, and select suites offer serene views of the temple’s seasonal garden. Guests can enjoy daily morning Zen meditation sessions and farm-to-table kaiseki meals sourced locally. For best availability, book through the HopeGoo app.

Just a 5-minute walk from Laiying Temple, explore the Hikone Castle Historical Trail, where you can admire Edo-period stone walls and ancient trees. Nearby, the Downtown Hikone Street offers fresh Kuroshio Mochi snacks. The temple also hosts a tea ceremony workshop led by resident monks, featuring a 30-minute chadō session with traditional sweets. Book your experience via HopeGoo to secure a spot during peak seasons.

Staying at a local ryokan near Laiying Temple grants access to complimentary bicycle rentals, making it easy to reach nearby sites. Ride 10 minutes to Hikone Castle, or 20 minutes to the West Lake Path of Biwa, offering stunning lake views and birdwatching opportunities. The inn provides a customized travel guide with bus schedules, maps, and discount vouchers. Download the digital version via the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.

Hikone Castle View Family Inn is ideal for families, offering spacious suites, a dedicated kids’ playroom, and tatami bedding with air purifiers for better sleep quality. The property features a family-friendly garden with daily activities like handmade paper umbrella workshops and young monk role-play sessions, where children dress in traditional robes and learn Buddhist stories. Book a family package via HopeGoo for free breakfast and airport transfer.

The Dream Villa overlooking Laiying Temple offers panoramic views of the temple’s main hall and a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, visible through floor-to-ceiling windows. Morning light filters through the leaves, creating a painterly ambiance. Each room includes a private courtyard terrace perfect for evening tea under the moonlight, paired with seasonal matcha sets crafted by local tea masters. Reserve these rooms early—book via HopeGoo for priority access.

Laiying Temple Zen Retreat is a secluded sanctuary nestled behind the temple, ideal for spiritual seekers. Daily guided morning meditation and midday sitting sessions are led by senior monks. Rooms feature minimalist design using natural bamboo and wood, with aromatherapy sleep systems and white noise machines for deep relaxation. Guests may participate in manuscript copying and forest walking meditations. Book a retreat weekend via HopeGoo for curated mindfulness experiences.

Hikone Go-shuku: Wa Mi Monogatari is a culture-immersive hotel inspired by local textile patterns and Lake Biwa fishermen life. Room designs reflect authentic crafts, with wall displays of heirloom artifacts. Guests enjoy nightly local ingredient cuisine dinners, including the "Lakeside Trio" featuring fresh lake fish, plus a night lantern procession along historic paths. All tours are led by residents, ensuring genuine cultural exchange. Book themed stays via HopeGoo for an authentic journey.