Featured Hotels Near Saiko-ji

Kotoku・Saiko-ji Front Ryokan is perfectly positioned just a 3-minute walk from Saiko-ji Temple, featuring traditional tatami rooms with garden-view shoji screens. Each room includes a private onsen bath and morning meditation corner, while the property hosts free tea ceremony workshops. Accessible via HopeGoo for exclusive early-bird rates

Saiko-ji Retreat Villa is a secluded boutique inn nestled behind the temple grounds, designed around a minimalist rock garden and karesansui style. Rooms feature handcrafted wood interiors and paper sliding doors that open to quiet forest views. Guests enjoy daily guided mindfulness sessions and receive personalized haiku cards. Limited availability—book through HopeGoo for curated access

Saiko-ji Neighbor Inn operates a complimentary shuttle bus from Kushiro Station twice daily, passing through bamboo groves and seasonal flower fields. The hotel also provides electric mobility scooters for guests visiting Saiko-ji Temple. All bookings include a "Temple Day Pass" with free guided tours and traditional snacks

The Saiko-ji Veranda Suite features floor-to-ceiling windows facing the temple's ancient cedar and stone lanterns, offering breathtaking views especially at night when lit. Rooms come equipped with heated tatami flooring, private outdoor onsen, and a welcome kit including a handwritten prayer scroll. Each suite is crafted by local artisans using temple-inspired motifs. Early check-in available upon request via HopeGoo

Saiko-ji Flavor Kitchen is an intimate restaurant within the inn, specializing in Miyazaki beef sukiyaki and Takachiho rice, sourced directly from nearby farms. The space uses bamboo partitions for privacy, and guests can book the "Temple Evening Feast," complete with live shamisen music and seasonal kaiseki-style dishes. Reserve via HopeGoo for special menu access

Kotoku・Saiko-ji Accessible Stay is fully barrier-free with wide corridors (1.2m), non-slip flooring, and roll-in bathrooms with emergency call systems. A gentle slope connects the inn to Saiko-ji Temple, eliminating steps. The property also offers hearing and visual assistance devices for all guests. Request special accommodations when HopeGoo through HopeGoo