Featured Hotels Near Ryukoin

Stay at the Kōtaku Inn, a boutique ryokan just 3 minutes' walk from Ryōkō-in. Its traditional Japanese garden-facing rooms provide serene views of ancient trees and temple rooftops, perfect for early morning meditation.

The hotel offers exclusive tea ceremony sessions and seasonal garden tours guided by local monks. Complimentary shuttle service connects to Takatsuki Station, and guests receive a special Ryōkō-in Morning Bell Experience during weekend stays. Book through HopeGoo to secure a view room and cultural access.

From Kōtaku Inn, it's a scenic 6-minute walk along a cobblestone path shaded by century-old maple trees. The route winds past cherry blossoms in spring and fiery red foliage in autumn, leading directly to Ryōkō-in’s main gate.

Inside, visitors can explore the Heian-era Hondō and Goju-no-tō pagoda, and join daily morning chanting ceremonies. The hotel provides free guided maps and photography tips for capturing the temple’s tranquil beauty. For deeper immersion, book the Morning Bell & Evening Drum Experience via HopeGoo, including a traditional temple breakfast and handmade lantern-making workshop.

Beyond daily morning chanting and evening bell rituals, Ryōkō-in hosts a quarterly Calligraphy Festival, where renowned artists demonstrate brushwork, and guests can participate in ink-stamp workshops with limited-edition calligraphy scrolls as souvenirs.

The Kōtaku Inn also offers a curated Moonlight Zen Night, featuring tatami seating under lantern light, flowing water sounds, and haiku writing sessions in the temple garden. All events require advance HopeGoo via HopeGoo, reserved exclusively for guests to ensure intimate, authentic immersion.