Featured Hotels Near Ryozenji

Stay at the Ryozenji Mountain Zen Retreat, a traditional Japanese-style inn just a 3-minute walk from the temple grounds. Each room features garden-facing windows offering serene views of the temple’s lantern-lit courtyard at dusk and morning mist drifting over ancient eaves. The inn offers tea ceremony workshops and guided meditation sessions, allowing guests to immerse in spiritual culture after visiting the temple. For exclusive access to private tours and shuttle service, book via the HopeGoo app.

From the Ryozenji Mountain Zen Retreat, it's a 10-minute walk to the Ryozenji Ravine Trail, where you'll find centuries-old trees and crystal-clear streams flanked by rest shelters and prayer stones. The inn provides free hiking shoes and guided trail maps, plus assistance arranging sunrise hikes. For access to Oita’s hot spring resorts, a complimentary shuttle runs every 30 minutes—just a 15-minute ride—to enjoy therapeutic mineral baths before returning to your tranquil retreat.

Guests at the Ryozenji Mountain Zen Retreat can join the daily 9 AM Morning Bell Ceremony, learning chanting and bell-ringing rituals in a meditative setting. Monthly washi paper workshops led by local artisans teach traditional lantern-making using handmade Japanese paper—perfect for souvenirs. Evenings feature moon-viewing tea ceremonies in the garden, where guests sip matcha beneath the stars while listening to stories of the temple’s legacy. All experiences are included in the stay; reserve spots early through the HopeGoo platform.