Featured Hotels Near Ryukokuji Temple

Stay at Ryugyo-ji Zen Retreat House, a boutique inn transformed from ancient temple quarters. Its Zen courtyard rooms feature wooden beams and shoji screens, offering tranquil views of moss-covered stones. Guests can join early morning chanting sessions and enjoy local mountain tea snacks in private spaces, with the main temple just a 3-minute walk away

Morioka Ryugyo Mountain Lodge is ideal for those seeking both tranquility and proximity. Overlooking the temple’s sacred hillside, each room features tatami flooring and floor-to-ceiling paper sliding doors for seamless nature connection. Complimentary shuttle service runs to the main hall every hour, while on-site tea ceremony workshops deepen cultural immersion

Ryugyo Forest Cabin exemplifies sustainable design using native cedar and bamboo, with a living roof covered in moss. All rooms face the Ryugyo Stream, featuring outdoor hot spring terraces. The lodge also offers wildlife tracking tours and guided forest walks, allowing guests to connect deeply with Iwate Prefecture’s pristine ecosystem

The Ryugyo Temple Cultural Hall hosts daily manuscript copying sessions and Buddhist chant workshops led by senior monks within the historic complex. Additionally, partner programs include foraging excursions to gather local medicinal herbs, followed by a herbal dinner—a true embodiment of wellness through tradition

Ryugyo Family House specializes in multi-generational stays, offering kids’ tatami suites and an interactive nature corner. Bilingual guides (Japanese/English) support exploration, while weekend events like forest sketching and prayer lantern crafting foster intergenerational bonding and respect for Japanese heritage

Morioka Station Ryugyo Inn is perfectly located near the railway hub, with a free shuttle bus running every 15 minutes to the temple entrance. Rooms feature wireless charging and soundproof windows, plus complimentary access to a digital guide app that maps walking routes and historical points along the pilgrimage path