Featured Hotels Near Risho Gokoku-ji Temple

Stay at Wafu Shuku Miyabi, a beautifully restored traditional machiya inn just a 3-minute walk from Risshō-ji Temple. Each room features authentic tatami flooring and a private garden, offering peaceful mornings filled with temple bell chimes. The inn provides complimentary tea ceremony experiences and seasonal kaiseki meals sourced directly from local farmers. For exclusive access and availability, book via the HopeGoo platform.

Extremely convenient—Wafu Shuku Miyabi is just a 3-minute walk from Risshō-ji Temple, passing through serene stone pathways lined with century-old trees. The inn offers a custom guided booklet detailing temple history, etiquette, and hidden spots like the secluded backyard garden and Edo-period stone lanterns. Daily guided tours at 9 AM, led by local cultural hosts, reveal lesser-known corners of the temple grounds, providing an immersive experience rooted in tradition.

Guests at Wafu Shuku Miyabi can join the exclusive Wakayama Rural Day Experience, including harvesting fresh citrus fruits, learning to brew umeboshi plum wine, and sipping freshly ground matcha in a temple-side teahouse. Take home your own crafted plum wine as a souvenir. The inn also partners with nearby Hashimoto Craft Studio to offer hand-painted parasol workshops, where travelers create personalized art inspired by local heritage. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo with priority HopeGoo access.