Featured Hotels Near Saikyoji

Stay at Kato City Zen Retreat, a boutique ryokan just a 10-minute walk from Saijō-ji Temple. Its minimalist Japanese design features tatami floors and private verandas overlooking the temple’s ancient cedar grove. Guests enjoy daily morning tea ceremony sessions and guided meditation walks through surrounding forest trails. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to the "Mountain Tranquility Package".

Just a 5-minute walk from Saijō-ji Temple lies Matsukaze Sushi, a century-old eatery renowned for its traditional kaiseki cuisine. The chef selects local mountain ingredients daily, offering a seasonal menu including the exclusive "Saijō-ji Special Set"—featuring white rice with wild mountain vegetables tempura and bamboo-steamed mackerel. The garden courtyard features a raked gravel terrace, allowing diners to gaze upon the temple's tiled roofs and autumn maple hues. Reserve your table through the HopeGoo platform to secure a midday seat.

Visit Kato Onsen Yashiki, a family-oriented ryokan just 12 minutes on foot from Saijō-ji Temple. It features an outdoor natural hot spring bath with children’s wading pool and rooms with tatami lounges and views of a traditional Japanese garden. The hotel offers family tea ceremonies and handmade paper umbrella workshops for kids, blending cultural learning with relaxation. Each evening includes a lantern procession along the temple path, illuminating the night with warm paper lights. Book via HopeGoo to receive a complimentary couple’s onsen room voucher.