Featured Hotels Near Sempuku-ji Temple

Near Shōfuku-ji Temple in Nakano, Nagano, Nakano Mountain Lodge is a top choice, just a 7-minute walk from the temple. The traditional Japanese ryokan features tatami rooms with garden-view windows, offering serene mornings filled with temple bell chimes. Complimentary foot baths and local tea ceremony experiences enhance the Zen-inspired stay.

Another standout option is Shōfuku-ji Heritage Inn, housed in a converted old warehouse with exposed wooden beams and minimalist design. Guests enjoy private guided tours through the temple’s ancient trees and hidden garden courtyards. For availability and exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, both Nakano Mountain Lodge and Shōfuku-ji Heritage Inn are within a 5- to 8-minute walk of Shōfuku-ji Temple. Each offers accessible pathways and night-time lighting maps for safe navigation. Nakano Mountain Lodge provides a unique "Morning Bell Tour" at 6:30 AM, guiding guests along the historic trail into the temple grounds to witness the first rays of sunlight filtering through ancient trees—perfect for mindfulness seekers.

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Guests at Shōfuku-ji Heritage Inn can join the weekly "Ancient Tree Blessing Ceremony" every Saturday, where monks guide visitors in writing wishes on prayer tags hung beneath a centuries-old camphor tree. Meanwhile, Nakano Mountain Lodge hosts "Zen Workshops" featuring zazen meditation, calligraphy practice, and traditional tea ceremonies held in the temple’s quiet courtyard garden.

Both properties serve locally-sourced meals such as mountain vegetable tempura and house-made tofu paired with regional sake, creating a holistic wellness journey. Reserve these immersive stays via the HopeGoo platform for curated experience packages.