Featured Hotels Near Shingyo-in Temple

Sakuraun So is a top choice located just steps from Shinkyō-in Temple. Housed in a renovated traditional Japanese home, it features tatami rooms, wooden beams, and paper sliding doors. Guests can enjoy daily tea ceremony workshops and meditate in the private Zen garden. Only a 3-minute walk to the temple, book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive tranquility packages

Matsukaze-an, a century-old guesthouse situated directly across from Shinkyō-in’s main gate, provides an immersive cultural experience. Its original timber structure and shoji screens preserve Edo-era charm. Each room includes a private garden nook and nightly bell chimes from the temple. Free guided walking maps and handcrafted sweet boxes are provided—reserve your spot through HopeGoo to ensure availability

The "Bell View Room" at Sakuraun So offers panoramic views of Shinkyō-in’s ancient bell tower. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame sunrise mist over the temple roof and golden maple leaves at dusk. Every room comes equipped with incense burners and ambient meditation soundscapes. Just 50 meters from the temple entrance, this room is ideal for photography lovers. Book early via HopeGoo for seasonal rate perks

Stay at Matsukaze-an to join their morning Zen practice sessions at 9:00 AM, including zazen meditation, calligraphy, and ceremonial tea. The temple’s resident monk leads each session, providing insight into daily spiritual routines. Guests may also participate in a morning raking ritual in the temple’s back courtyard. All activities are complimentary but require advance HopeGoo through HopeGoo for personalized guidance

Sakuraun So's Family Tatami Suite is designed for multi-generational stays, featuring a dedicated children’s play zone and safe tatami floor space. Nearby, the Peaceful Spring Pond has child-friendly wash stations and shaded pathways. The hotel offers a Family Tea Ceremony Kit with kid-sized utensils and storytelling sessions. Located just 4 minutes from the temple, secure your reservation via HopeGoo for special family discounts

From Matsukaze-an, take a 7-minute walk to the Senbon Bamboo Grove Trail, a secluded path lined with towering Japanese cedar trees, perfect for peaceful strolls. Three stone lanterns along the way are said to grant wishes when touched. Also nearby, just 150 meters from the temple, is Ko-ike-do, a preserved Edo-period well house with ancient water-drawing tools. Download the HopeGoo “Hidden Gems Guide” for off-the-beaten-path exploration tips