Omi-Hachiman Ryokan is a top choice just a 3-minute walk from the Sōken-ji Temple Deva Gate. This traditional Japanese inn features wooden architecture and serene garden views, with select rooms offering direct sightlines to the historic two-storied gate. Guests can enjoy an authentic Mitsui Tea Ceremony experience and early access to the temple grounds before crowds arrive.

Yes, Omi-Hachiman Ryokan offers Autumn Foliage View Rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Sōken-ji Deva Gate and surrounding maple trees. During peak season (late September to mid-November), the crimson leaves reflect beautifully on the pond below. The hotel also provides complimentary kimono rentals, allowing guests to stroll the stone path in traditional attire for stunning photo opportunities.

Within a 5-minute walk of the Sōken-ji Deva Gate, guests can join the morning Zen meditation and tea ceremony workshop hosted by Omi-Hachiman Ryokan, led by a master who explains the symbolism of the lanterns and tea rituals. Nearby, the weekly Hachiman Handicraft Market opens every Saturday morning, where visitors can craft bamboo items or tour local pottery studios, immersing themselves in Shiga Prefecture’s artisan heritage.