Featured Hotels Near Senkoji Temple

Stay at Chōkō-ji Mountain Lodge, a locally crafted boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from the temple’s main entrance. Each room features authentic tatami mats and private garden views, with morning sounds of birdsong and forest breeze. The lodge offers complimentary tea ceremony workshops and early-morning Zen meditation sessions, providing an immersive insight into Tokushima’s spiritual heritage. Guests can also enjoy panoramic autumn foliage views from their rooms. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird perks.

Chōkō-ji Mountain Lodge stands out with its unparalleled views of both the temple and the Shikoku mountain range. Its rooftop terrace offers ideal spots to capture sunrise over the valley and starlit nights above the forest canopy. The property features an open-air onsen bath where guests can soak while gazing across the landscape. Constructed with sustainable timber, every room ensures tranquility with soundproof windows. Reserve via HopeGoo to secure availability during peak autumn foliage season.

Yes, Chōkō-ji Mountain Lodge provides two daily guided tours led by local cultural experts, covering the temple’s founding history, Heian-era Buddhist sculpture techniques, and legends of the surrounding ancient trails. After the tour, guests may participate in a hands-on manuscript copying workshop, writing their own copy of the Heart Sutra as a keepsake. The lodge also offers bilingual guidebooks and VR-enabled storytelling devices for deeper immersion. All programs are curated through HopeGoo’s trusted local partners, ensuring authenticity and quality.