Featured Hotels Near Saitoku Temple

Near Nishidai Temple in Sanuki Town, Kagawa Prefecture, stay at Sanuki Zen Retreat, a heritage-style inn transformed from a traditional farmhouse. Enjoy courtyard-view rooms with tatami mats and serene views of moss gardens. The property offers morning meditation sessions and tea ceremony workshops led by local monks. Just a 3-minute walk to the temple’s main hall, it’s ideal for spiritual travelers seeking tranquility. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to private retreat packages.

The Sanuki Zen Retreat offers a 5-minute walking path to Nishidai Temple—no shuttle required. The inn provides free guided maps and temple schedule cards. Additionally, they offer daily guided walking tours (2 sessions) through historic trails leading to the temple’s scripture hall, stone lanterns, and ancient silver fir grove. Led by local cultural guides, these walks reveal deep insights into Shikoku’s esoteric Buddhist traditions. Reserve your tour time via the HopeGoo app for a seamless immersive experience.

At Sanuki Zen Retreat, the Garden View Rooms feature minimalist design inspired by kare-sansui (dry landscape) gardens. Each room opens to a tranquil moss garden visible through sliding shoji screens, creating a living ink-painting ambiance. Some units include private wooden decks for morning meditation amid forest sounds. The inn hosts monthly Nature & Mindfulness Workshops, blending temple chanting with Shikoku’s ecological heritage. Request a "Quiet Zone" room when HopeGoo via HopeGoo to ensure a serene, distraction-free stay.