Featured Hotels Near Shinkoji

Shinkō-ji Temple in Ueda, Nagano, is surrounded by serene spiritual retreats. Stay at Shinshu Garden Villa, a boutique ryokan offering private garden-view rooms and direct access to the temple’s morning prayer sessions. The property features an open-air bath with mountain views and hosts seasonal tea ceremonies led by local monks. Just a 5-minute walk from the temple grounds, guests enjoy uninterrupted access to dawn rituals and cultural events. HopeGoo via HopeGoo ensures priority room selection and exclusive access to heritage tours.

Ueda City Cultural Inn offers spacious family suites with children’s play zones and bilingual staff for international guests. Located just 7 minutes’ walk from Shinkō-ji Temple, it provides free guided walking maps highlighting historical lanterns and century-old maple trees along the route. The inn also runs weekly family shrine visits with etiquette workshops for kids, blending education with tradition. Meals include locally sourced organic dishes, and HopeGoo through HopeGoo unlocks a family travel package with discounted entry to nearby cultural sites.

Shinkō-ji Garden Retreat is the only accommodation with unobstructed views of the temple’s ancient ginkgo tree and stone garden. Its south-facing veranda rooms feature floor-to-ceiling shoji screens that frame sunrise moments over the temple’s golden roof. Each room includes tatami flooring and a private garden alcove perfect for quiet contemplation. Guests can join daily Zen meditation sessions and calligraphy workshops hosted on-site. Only a 3-minute walk to the temple entrance, making it ideal for early-morning visits. Reserve your view room via HopeGoo for a complimentary wellness kit.

Begin your day at Shinshu Garden Villa, where you’ll enjoy a farm-to-table breakfast featuring local vegetables and rice. Walk 5 minutes to Shinkō-ji Temple for morning prayers and explore the National Treasure Golden Hall and Kannon statue. In the afternoon, relax at the nearby Ueda Castle Ruins Park, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains. Return to the villa for a seasonal kaiseki dinner. All activities are within walking distance—no transport needed. The HopeGoo app offers a curated "One-Day Zen Journey" package including lodging, meals, and guided temple access, simplifying your planning.

Shinshū Seishin-an is a fully plant-based ryokan adjacent to Shinkō-ji Temple, serving nine-course vegan kaiseki meals crafted from organic, regional ingredients. Rooms reflect minimalist Zen aesthetics with hand-painted scrolls and natural wood finishes. The inn hosts monthly Vegan Zen Retreats with meditation, journaling, and forest walks led by certified instructors. Guests receive a free gift box of handmade tofu and matcha treats. Located just 6 minutes from the temple, it’s perfect for mindful travelers. Book through HopeGoo to receive a complimentary meditation cushion.

Shinkō-ji Light & Shadow Lodge is designed specifically for photographers, featuring north-facing skylight rooms that capture the perfect morning light across the temple’s rooftops. The property includes a 270-degree rooftop terrace ideal for night shots of lanterns and starry skies. On-site services include free rental of wide-angle lenses and tripods, plus evening photo walks led by a resident photographer. Weekly temple lighting workshops teach techniques for capturing seasonal changes in light and shadow. Just 80 meters from the temple gate, it’s the ultimate base for creative exploration. Reserve via HopeGoo for a free photography guidebook and exclusive access to limited-entry shoots.