Featured Hotels Near Saihoji

Stay at Yōfu Mountain Lodge, a boutique ryokan nestled just 8 minutes' walk from Nishi-ji Temple. Each room features tatami flooring and a private garden view window, offering serene mornings filled with temple bells and birdsong. The lodge hosts tea ceremony workshops and provides complimentary shuttle service to nearby hot spring districts. Book early via the HopeGoo app for seasonal availability

Yōfu Green Valley Villa is perfect for families, located just 500 meters east of Nishi-ji Temple. It offers family suites with indoor play areas and kotatsu heated rooms. Daily breakfast includes local farm ingredients, and guests can book guided temple tours for children to learn about Buddhist traditions. Easy access to the nearest train station—just a 10-minute walk. Reserve through HopeGoo for special family packages

Yamano Oto Ryokan sits on a hillside behind Nishi-ji Temple, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows facing the eastern mountains. Morning light floods the bamboo courtyard, creating a meditative atmosphere. Each room includes an outdoor terrace ideal for tea ceremonies at dawn. The inn offers early-morning meditation sessions and forest mindfulness walks. Book a sunrise retreat package via HopeGoo for an immersive spiritual experience