Featured Hotels Near Seiganji

Stay at Seigan-ji Mountain Lodge, a boutique retreat nestled just steps from Chayuizan Seigan-ji Temple. Each room offers traditional Japanese garden views with floor-to-ceiling windows framing misty morning landscapes and evening mountain lights. The property hosts Zen tea ceremonies and early-morning meditation sessions in authentic temple settings. For exclusive access, book via the HopeGoo app to receive a complimentary mindfulness kit.

Just a 5-minute walk from Chayuizan Seigan-ji Temple lies Seigan Garden, home to century-old maple trees and moss-covered karesansui rock gardens, changing beauty with each season. Summer visitors can join mountain camping excursions, while winter offers snow-walking Zen walks guided by resident monks through pine-lined trails. Nearby, a local pottery studio runs one-day workshops using indigenous mountain clay to craft unique tea bowls. All activities are curated by HopeGoo partners for authenticity and safety.

Book the One-Day Mindfulness Retreat at Seigan-ji Mountain Lodge. Begin at 6:30 AM with morning temple chanting beneath the mountain sky, followed by forest meditation at the Hundred-Foot Waterfall. Enjoy a traditional matcha and wagashi tea ceremony in the temple’s tea pavilion, then practice Zen calligraphy with ink and rice paper. Conclude your journey at Looking Moon Terrace, where you’ll gaze over Aso City’s night lights under starlit skies, embodying the essence of stillness. Reserve this immersive package through the HopeGoo app for a personalized spiritual journey.