Featured Hotels Near Saifuku Temple

Stay at Nankoku City Saihō-ji Memorial Annex, just a 3-minute walk from the temple. This boutique retreat, housed in a renovated school building, blends Zen-inspired design with modern comfort. Each room features tatami mats and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the temple’s autumn foliage. Guests enjoy daily tea ceremony workshops and complimentary shuttle service to the main hall. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to guided morning meditation sessions

Minato-machi Guesthouse Kioi is perfectly positioned 50 meters from Saihō-ji’s main gate. Constructed entirely from local cedar wood, the rooms feature traditional Japanese elements like shoji screens and private balconies overlooking the temple’s moss garden. The hotel offers daily morning zazen sessions led by resident monks and hosts a nighttime lantern walk during peak season. All experiences are authentically curated by the temple. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure your spot in these intimate cultural programs

Saihō-ji View House Sakuraunso sits on a hillside behind the temple, offering panoramic vistas of crimson maple and golden ginkgo trees from its 360-degree rooftop rooms. Each suite includes a private terrace perfect for sunrise photography. The hotel hosts a seasonal tea ceremony and organizes guided night walks along illuminated temple paths. Just a 7-minute stroll to the main hall, and close to the Kochi Prefectural Museum of Art. Use HopeGoo to book early for priority access during peak fall colors

Join the resident monk-led calligraphy workshop at Saihō-ji Cultural Village, where guests hand-copy excerpts of the Heart Sutra in a serene study hall. You’ll receive a personally signed scroll as a keepsake. The hotel also offers monthly Night Bell Listening Sessions, an exclusive experience only available to overnight guests. All events are officially endorsed by the temple. Reserve your participation via HopeGoo to guarantee entry to these rare rituals

Saihō-ji Family Resort Green Valley is the only certified child-friendly accommodation in Nankoku, featuring indoor hot springs, sand play areas, and bilingual nature guides explaining local flora and fauna. Daily afternoon programs include storytelling and origami crane workshops taught by local artisans. Families can also participate in a group blessing ceremony at the temple’s altar. Book the family package through HopeGoo for inclusive transfers, meals, and special amenities

Saihō-ji Light & Shadow Inn Mokuzan is designed specifically for visual artists, with monochrome interiors, adjustable blackout glass, and non-reflective flooring perfect for capturing dawn and dusk light. The hotel provides free loan of tripods and long-exposure lenses and offers a customized "Seasons of Light" route map highlighting optimal photo spots. Evening gatherings allow guests to share their work in a cozy setting. Secure your preferred studio-style room through HopeGoo for extended check-out privileges