Featured Hotels Near Shinkyoji

Stay at Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn nestled within a serene garden just a 5-minute walk from Shinkyo-ji Temple. Its courtyard-facing rooms offer peaceful views of the temple’s autumn foliage and nearby stone lanterns. Guests can join morning meditation sessions at the temple and enjoy complimentary foot baths and locally sourced kaiseki meals. For exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan features exquisite garden views directly adjacent to Shinkyo-ji Temple. Its minimalist design includes floor-to-ceiling shoji screens that frame the natural landscape—stone raked patterns, maple trees, and seasonal moss gardens. Morning tea served in the garden terrace offers a meditative start. Just a 7-minute walk from the temple, this ryokan also provides private tea ceremony experiences for guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo.

Guests at Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan can participate in guided morning Zen sessions hosted in collaboration with Shinkyo-ji Temple’s monks, including zazen meditation, sutra chanting, and garden walking practice. A light meal made with seasonal mountain vegetables and local spring water follows. The hotel also offers a private meditation room equipped with incense and a meditation bell. Reserve your spot early via the HopeGoo app to secure access.