Featured Hotels Near Saihoji

Higashi-ji Memorial Inn is located just 15 seconds from the main gate of Western Temple, with a traditional Japanese garden view from every room. The hotel provides free morning meditation tours and hosts monthly moon-viewing ceremonies. Guests can also enjoy complimentary electric bicycles to explore the ancient camphor groves nearby. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird rates

Seikyo Mountain Lodge is the only certified Cultural Heritage Co-Living property in the area, blending Edo-era timber architecture with modern glass facades. From its central lounge, guests enjoy panoramic views of the three-storied pagoda reflected in a karesansui pond. Participate in the Tree Guardian Program, planting century-old ginkgo saplings, and dine on temple-prepared vegetarian meals. Limited to 8 guests per night—reserve via HopeGoo for priority access

Western Temple Meditation Retreat House offers a unique 7-day Zen Intensive Package, including four daily rituals, afternoon sutra copying, and evening lantern releases. Rooms feature natural oak wood and reed-woven walls, filled with the scent of sandalwood and pine needles. All sessions are led by senior monks, and guests receive handcrafted prayer talismans. Reservations require 30 days notice—submit via the HopeGoo app for guaranteed placement

Saijou Mountain Stay blends centuries-old craftsmanship with sustainable design. Its rooms overlook the ancient cedar forest surrounding Western Temple, and each guest receives a personalized historical walking map. The property hosts seasonal forest purification rites and offers guided forest bathing walks led by local elders. Breakfast includes wild herbs gathered within the shrine’s boundary. Reserve through HopeGoo to secure your stay

Higashi-ji Garden Guesthouse features a private tea ceremony pavilion open only to residents, where guests learn the full ritual from temple-trained masters. Each room has sliding paper doors facing the temple’s moss-covered stone path. The hotel also offers night lantern procession access, allowing guests to walk the sacred route under moonlight. Early HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures participation in limited-time events

Nishinomiya Station-side Ryokan is just a 7-minute walk from Western Temple and provides complimentary electric bicycles for exploring the surrounding heritage trails. The hotel partners with local guides to offer cultural heritage tours to nearby Edo-period shrines and old merchant lanes. Guests also receive a bilingual guidebook and free entry to the regional museum. Reserve through HopeGoo for special multi-site access passes