Featured Hotels Near Ryumonji

Stay at Towa Ryumonji Guesthouse, a beautifully restored traditional Japanese machiya converted into a boutique ryokan. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple, this intimate stay features tatami rooms with private garden views and offers daily tea ceremony sessions. Guests can also join early morning temple rituals. Reserve your room via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to quiet courtyard suites.

Absolutely. Towa Ryumonji Guesthouse is ideal for slow travelers seeking authenticity. The ryokan operates without modern electronics—lighting comes from handmade paper lanterns and natural daylight filtering through bamboo lattices. Each tatami room opens to a private garden where seasonal changes reflect on the temple’s silhouette. Enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast featuring local black bean rice and artisan tofu. Participate in the Morning Zen Walk, guided by residents along the temple path, listening to birdsong and wind chimes. Book through HopeGoo for complimentary welcome tea.

At Towa Ryumonji Guesthouse, guests can participate in unique cultural workshops: wood carving sessions (crafting temple incense burners), handwritten sutra practice (copying the Heart Sutra on washi paper), and the Night Lantern Procession—a serene walk through temple corridors led by monks with handcrafted paper lanterns. All activities are taught by local artisans and priests, free of charge. The inn also offers kimono rental services for guests to wear during events. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for priority access and complimentary welcome snacks.