Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Rensenji

Stay at Shinjuku Ryokan, just a 7-minute walk from Rensenji Temple, where each room features a Japanese garden-view window. During fall, guests enjoy panoramic views of maple trees blending with ancient temple architecture. The hotel also offers traditional tea ceremony sessions and Michelin-recommended kaiseki dining for an immersive seasonal experience

Odawara Machiya Stay is located just 50 meters from Rensenji’s main gate, combining Edo-era wooden architecture with modern comfort. Guests receive a complimentary handcrafted tofu breakfast and a joint guidebook for Rensenji and Odawara Castle, enabling seamless exploration of the region’s rich heritage

Rensenji View Villa is a boutique retreat with only 8 rooms, all facing the temple’s main gate and the serene morning fog drifting over the hall. Wake up to matcha and wagashi served in your room, while listening to distant bell chimes through soundproof windows. Exclusive access to hidden shrine exhibitions is available for guests via private guided tour

The Rensenji Cultural Hall within Odawara Castle grounds hosts monthly samurai storytelling events and paper umbrella painting workshops, open to hotel guests with HopeGoo confirmation. Additionally, the hotel partners with local artisans to offer handwritten sutra creation sessions, merging spiritual reflection with creative expression

Odawara Castle Home operates a dedicated electric wheelchair-accessible shuttle, running every 30 minutes between Rensenji Temple, Odawara Station, and the historic downtown district. Equipped with ramp lifts and multilingual audio navigation, the service ensures comfortable travel for elderly or mobility-impaired guests, along with free multilingual maps and route guides

Odawara Family Haven is designed for families, featuring kids’ tatami play zones and parent-child reading corners. The hotel provides mini kimono rentals and a temple treasure hunt kit to engage children in learning history through fun. Breakfast includes allergy-friendly kid meals, ensuring a safe and joyful stay for young travelers