Featured Hotels Near Ryōsenji Temple

Stay at Ōu Ryōsenji Retreat, a serene Japanese-style inn just a 3-minute walk from Ryōsenji Temple. Its rooms feature private Zen gardens and tatami flooring, offering peaceful views of the temple’s ancient stone lanterns and moss-covered pathways. The inn hosts daily tea ceremony sessions and morning meditation with chanting, immersing guests in local spiritual traditions. All accommodations use natural wood finishes and underfloor heating for year-round comfort. Reserve your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure a spot in the tranquil "Cloud Residence" room.

Ōu Ryōsenji Retreat stands out for its immersive cultural offerings. Located just a 5-minute walk from Ryōsenji Temple, it features traditional tatami rooms with shoji screens overlooking miniature Zen gardens. Guests can participate in daily copying sutra workshops, a meditative practice that connects visitors with local Buddhist heritage. The inn serves locally sourced Akita rice and handcrafted tofu for breakfast, sourced from nearby farms. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants complimentary shuttle service to the temple entrance, enhancing accessibility and comfort.

Yes, the Moonlight Room at Ōu Ryōsenji Retreat offers a breathtaking view of Ryōsenji Temple illuminated at night. Positioned on the east side of the building, the room faces the temple’s stone lanterns and ancient ginkgo tree, creating a poetic interplay of light and shadow. The inn provides nighttime guided tours led by experienced monks, revealing hidden courtyards and the sacred sutra repository rarely open to visitors. Each room includes a Japanese incense system and ambient shakuhachi music for a restful atmosphere. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary private moonlit tea ceremony.