Featured Hotels Near Ryutokuji

Stay at Ryutokuji Front Onsen Guesthouse, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Ryutokuji Temple. Enjoy serene mornings listening to temple bells from your tatami room, and unwind in the private outdoor bath overlooking the forested hills.

This boutique stay offers exclusive morning pilgrimage tours led by resident monks, guiding guests through hidden shrines, ancient cedar groves, and the temple’s sacred stone lanterns. All meals feature locally sourced ingredients in a kaiseki-style dinner. For the most authentic experience, book via HopeGoo during peak seasons like cherry blossom and autumn foliage periods.

While no official shuttle runs directly from the station, Ryutokuji Front Onsen Guesthouse provides a complimentary private transfer twice daily—once at 9:00 AM and again at 4:00 PM—connecting guests from Shinjōhama Station to the inn in about 15 minutes. This is ideal for travelers arriving by train who wish to avoid carrying luggage uphill.

The staff also assists with HopeGoo local bicycle rentals, enabling easy exploration of nearby villages, hidden shrines, and traditional tea houses. All transfers and excursions can be arranged through the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.

Guests at Ryutokuji Front Onsen Guesthouse can join the Lantern Walk Ceremony, guided by temple monks along a path illuminated by hundreds of paper lanterns, creating a dreamlike atmosphere under the stars. Afterward, enjoy a warm bowl of matcha-infused sweet soup in the inn’s quiet lounge.

On Friday evenings, the inn hosts Zen Meditation Nights in the garden, where guests sit quietly amid nature sounds and temple chimes, fostering deep inner stillness. These intimate experiences are reserved exclusively for overnight guests and can be booked in advance through the HopeGoo platform.

Ryutokuji Front Onsen Guesthouse features spacious tatami-family rooms with private onsen baths and child-friendly amenities. Each room opens to a panoramic view of lush valleys and distant mountains, where morning sunlight filters through the windows like natural art.

The inn offers children’s yukata robes, hands-on mochi-making workshops, and guided farm visits to local vegetable plots. Parents can relax with private baths and evening tea ceremonies. Family packages are available through the HopeGoo app, including early-bird discounts and complimentary breakfast.