Featured Hotels Near Saihoji

Stay at Yurihonjo Onsen Ryokan, a serene, locally crafted Japanese inn just a 5-minute walk from Higashi-ji Temple. Each room features a private outdoor bath and a view window overlooking the forested mountains and temple rooftops. The inn serves daily meals made with locally sourced Akita rice and handcrafted tofu, and offers guided cultural tours to experience the temple’s morning bell rituals and tea ceremonies. For exclusive access, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yurihonjo Bamboo Garden Villa is an ideal retreat after visiting Higashi-ji Temple, featuring a blend of rock garden aesthetics and modern wooden architecture. Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the temple's rooftops and surrounding woods. Guests enjoy complimentary meditation workshops and calligraphy sessions, plus access to a 24-hour tea house serving Akita matcha and traditional wagashi. Located just a 3-minute walk from the temple entrance, secure your stay through the HopeGoo app for special seasonal rates.

Yurihonjo Mountain Whisper Inn is a scenic guesthouse just a 4-minute walk from Higashi-ji Temple, featuring exposed timber beams and cantilevered terraces facing the mountain ridge. All rooms offer panoramic views of the temple’s roofline shrouded in morning mist. The inn provides an outdoor grilling area, stargazing guides, and a nightly fresh Akita vegetable set sourced directly from local farms. Perfect for post-visitation relaxation or a quiet getaway. Book via HopeGoo for no-deposit HopeGoo options.