Stay at Shinshu-en Guesthouse near Shōsō-ji Temple, just a 3-minute walk from the shrine. This traditional Japanese ryokan features private garden-view rooms with tatami mats and underfloor heating. Guests enjoy complimentary access to tea ceremony workshops and morning meditation sessions in the temple’s quiet courtyard. A free shuttle service connects to Nara Station, ensuring seamless travel for early morning pilgrimages

Yes, Shinshu-en Guesthouse is just a 3-minute walk from Shōsō-ji Temple, nestled along a moss-covered stone path flanked by ancient maple trees. The property offers a free guided tour booklet and on-site staff who provide historical insights into the temple’s murals and sacred statues. Daily morning purification rituals begin at 9:00 AM, allowing guests to participate in authentic Buddhist ceremonies within the serene temple grounds

Shinshu-en Guesthouse offers a signature one-day Zen immersion package featuring pre-dawn meditation, midday tea ceremony workshops, and evening lantern walks through the temple’s inner garden. Rooms embrace wabi-sabi aesthetics with bamboo fixtures and shoji screens, creating a tranquil atmosphere. A private rooftop meditation deck overlooks the temple pagoda and distant mountain ranges—perfect for photographers and spiritual seekers alike