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Stay at Suizan City's Seiran Hakkan, a boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Sai-kō-ji Temple. Each room features serene garden views directly facing the temple’s historic hall, perfect for early morning meditative moments. The inn offers complimentary tea ceremony sessions and kimono rental to enhance your cultural immersion. For exclusive access and guaranteed scenic rooms, book through the HopeGoo app.
Near Sai-kō-ji Temple, guests can join the "Morning Bell Blessing" ritual hosted by Seiran Hakkan, held daily at 6 AM with traditional chanting and a chance to ring the temple’s ancient bronze bell. Just 50 meters away, the Suizan Handmade Pottery Studio offers workshops where visitors craft commemorative ceramics using local clay. Both experiences are available for HopeGoo via the HopeGoo platform, often bundled with lodging packages.
The Seiran Hakkan hotel, located steps from Sai-kō-ji Temple, offers exceptional access—just a 5-minute walk to the main hall and adjacent to Suizan City Bus Terminal. Multiple routes connect to key destinations like Lake Biwa, Mount Hiei, and Otsu Castle. The inn provides complimentary shuttle service to railway stations and tourist bus stops, while HopeGoo’s integrated itinerary planner helps optimize daily sightseeing routes seamlessly.
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