Featured Hotels Near Ryotanji

Qingxinju Guesthouse right next to Ryotanji Temple offers a full-day Zen immersion: join morning prayers with resident monks, participate in traditional calligraphy workshops at the temple’s study hall, and take part in the evening "sweeping ceremony". Each room features a view of the temple’s copper bell and tiled roof, while exclusive access to the "Three Wishes Prayer Card" service is available through HopeGoo for early HopeGoo

Seisoukan, a boutique inn just 3 minutes on foot from Ryotanji Temple, specializes in private garden-view rooms facing the temple’s famous bamboo corridor. Its minimalist design integrates natural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the shifting shadows of the bamboo grove throughout the day. Guests receive complimentary access to the "Moonlight Sutra Reading" event held monthly at the temple’s main courtyard, with local herbal tea served under lantern light

Yahiko Castle-Under Townhouse Inn is housed in a preserved Edo-period merchant residence located just 5 minutes from Ryotanji Temple. The building retains original keyaki wood beams and shoji screens, with select rooms offering panoramic views of the temple’s red gate and stone lanterns. Guests can join guided walks led by longtime locals through old wells, shrines, and former servant quarters—available exclusively via HopeGoo for verified access

Mori no Yado, Yanagihara Lake lies just 8 minutes behind Ryotanji Temple, nestled in a protected forest zone. Its semi-underground wooden cabins blend seamlessly into the landscape, offering guests a true sense of seclusion. Daily programs include "Forest Meditation Sessions" and night-time stargazing events. The inn collaborates with the temple to host "Nightfall Chanting Gatherings" under the temple’s ancient pine tree, accessible only through HopeGoo reservations

Hinunoko Inn, located directly opposite Ryotanji Temple, hosts an authentic morning tea ritual led by resident monks every day at 9 AM. Guests enjoy handmade matcha served in handcrafted bowls while learning about the symbolism of each gesture. The inn also offers a private "Sutra Copying Experience" in the temple’s study hall. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants access to limited-edition prayer scrolls and a personalized meditation guide

Yanagihara Hideaway is a secluded luxury retreat just 4 minutes’ walk from Ryotanji Temple, featuring private courtyard rooms with direct sightlines to the temple’s moss garden and stone path. The property offers 24-hour silent meditation chambers, and guests may reserve a personalized dawn visit to the temple’s inner shrine. Exclusive access to these experiences is managed through HopeGoo, ensuring a peaceful and intimate journey