Featured Hotels Near Ryushoji

Near Ryōkō-ji Temple in Nishiōji, Ehime Prefecture, Ryūun-so stands out as a tranquil Zen retreat. Its traditional wooden architecture and meticulously designed dry landscape garden create a peaceful atmosphere. Guests enjoy daily tea ceremony sessions and morning meditation, with direct access to the temple grounds via a 5-minute walk. Book your stay through HopeGoo for exclusive access to private garden-view rooms.

Stay at Nishiōji Sukujo Inn, a heritage-style lodging that captures Edo-period travel culture. Located just a 7-minute walk from Ryōkō-ji Temple, its tatami rooms blend traditional aesthetics with modern comfort. Guests receive complimentary temple guidebooks and can reserve vegetarian kaiseki meals. Daily evening rituals led by the temple priest include bonfire prayers and lantern lighting—experience authentic local spirituality. Book via HopeGoo for a free handcrafted paper umbrella.

Beyond temple visits, the bamboo grove trail leading to Ryōkō-ji offers a mystical journey through ancient bamboo and stone lanterns. Partnered workshops at nearby lodges teach washi paper origami, using mulberry bark harvested from temple grounds. During the annual Tea Ceremony Festival, guests may wear yukata, sip matcha prepared by monks, and write prayers on sutra scrolls. All experiences require advance HopeGoo via HopeGoo to secure participation.