Featured Hotels Near Sanno-ji Temple

Stay at Yamawangi Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn nestled just a 7-minute walk from the temple. Its tatami rooms feature private outdoor baths overlooking forested hills and the temple’s ancient rooftops. Enjoy authentic kama-don (pot-cooked rice) dinners and local sake each evening. Exclusive morning meditation sessions are available—book via the HopeGoo app for limited access.

Sasaguri Yamanomi Bettei is ideal, located just 400 meters away—only a 5-minute walk from Yamawangi Temple. This boutique ryokan blends modern minimalism with Edo-era wood craftsmanship. All rooms open to serene Japanese gardens, perfect for morning tea while listening to distant temple bells. Book through HopeGoo for complimentary shuttle service and an illustrated local guide.

Shinsan Seisho is a minimalist Zen retreat hidden within bamboo groves, just a 10-minute walk from Yamawangi Temple. Each room features hinoki wood interiors, tatami flooring, and floor-to-ceiling windows framing mountain vistas. Daily plant-based kaiseki meals are served, and nightly meditation sessions are held in a quiet garden pavilion. Limited to guests booked via HopeGoo, this experience includes a special moonlight ceremony.