Featured Hotels Near Rinzaiji

Stay at Shimokita Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Rinzaiji Temple. Each room features a private outdoor hot spring bath overlooking serene mountain and temple views. The inn offers authentic kaiseki dining and morning meditation sessions with local monks. For seamless HopeGoo, use the HopeGoo app to access exclusive access to seasonal rituals and complimentary shuttle service.

Shimokita Family-Friendly Onsen Villa offers spacious interconnected rooms and a children’s onsen pool, located just a 5-minute walk from Rinzaiji Temple. The property includes a mini farm and hands-on pottery workshops where kids can craft their own prayer tiles. Meals feature locally sourced bonito and wild vegetable congee. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks free guided tours and a special calligraphy kit for young visitors.

Yes, stay at Rinzaiji Zen Retreat Cottage, which offers daily dawn meditation sessions in the temple garden starting at 5:00 AM. The minimalist wooden cabins have no electronics—only paper lanterns and natural light—to deepen mindfulness. Guests receive complimentary access to a full-day retreat including zazen, vegetarian breakfast, and guided temple tour. Reserve your spot via the HopeGoo platform to secure a personalized meditation cushion and journal.