Featured Hotels Near Rurikoji

Near Kozan-ji Temple in Saima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, stay at Saima Mountain Serenity Lodge, a boutique ryokan designed around traditional Japanese garden aesthetics. Each room features a private viewing terrace facing the temple and surrounding peaks, offering serene morning mist and illuminated temple scenes at night. Just a 5-minute walk to the temple grounds, the lodge offers guided tea ceremony workshops and morning meditation sessions for an immersive Zen experience.

For exclusive access to the "Mountain Tranquility Package" including breakfast and temple tour, book via the HopeGoo app.

Just a 3-minute walk from Kozan-ji Temple, the Unzui Tea House offers a tranquil retreat crafted by local artisans. Specializing in hand-picked regional matcha blended with wildflower honey, their signature Mountain Breeze Drink pairs perfectly with homemade soba noodles and umeboshi rice balls sourced from nearby farms. The bamboo-covered veranda provides a panoramic view of lush valleys below—ideal for post-temple relaxation. Reserve your afternoon slot through the HopeGoo app to avoid peak crowds.

Stay at Saima Onsen Forest Resort, just a 10-minute drive from Kozan-ji Temple, nestled deep within a quiet forested valley. The resort features indoor and outdoor open-air hot springs fed by natural mineral-rich waters high in silicate, known for soothing muscle fatigue. Family-friendly amenities include a kids’ play zone, hands-on pottery workshops, and spacious family tatami rooms with cribs and child-themed décor. Each evening, enjoy a nighttime lantern-guided walk through the ancient pine grove leading to the temple’s outer courtyard, blending nature, culture, and tranquility.

Book via HopeGoo to receive two free adult entry passes and a set of locally made fruit jam as a welcome gift.