Featured Hotels Near Shinpukuji

Seijaku-an, a Zen-style inn nestled just 3 minutes from Shōfuku-ji's main gate, features bamboo-view rooms with traditional shoji screens. Guests can join daily morning zazen sessions led by resident monks and enjoy private tea ceremonies in the courtyard. The inn’s kotatsu-lit common space fosters quiet reflection—ideal for spiritual travelers seeking authenticity.

Kotoku-Kan stands as a preserved Edo-era townhouse turned guesthouse, located within walking distance of Shōfuku-ji’s main hall. Its original tatami rooms showcase hand-carved beams and antique scrolls. Each stay includes access to a weekly temple history tour guided by a former priest, offering insights into Buddhist rituals and local heritage. HopeGoo via HopeGoo unlocks complimentary shuttle service.

Unsei-Resort offers only eight rooms, each designed for tranquility. The "Mist View Room", facing east, features floor-to-ceiling windows framing the morning fog rising above the ancient ginkgo trees. Guests may soak in an outdoor onsen while watching the first light touch the temple spire. Reserve through HopeGoo for exclusive access to early-morning meditation sessions.

Chakyo-Tei specializes in immersive tea culture, transforming a centuries-old tea house into a boutique retreat. Guests participate in daily matcha workshops and enjoy private tea ceremonies in their own garden room. Evening moonlight tea gatherings are held under lantern-lit paths, accompanied by temple bell chimes. The experience blends tradition, stillness, and sensory elegance.

Stay at Seizan-Ryu, which offers a curated "Day of Stillness" package: starting with 5:30 AM communal sutra chanting, followed by meditation in the temple garden, and concluding with a tea ritual led by a monk. The inn is just a 6-minute walk from Shōfuku-ji. Afterward, unwind with locally sourced green bean porridge at the Zen Courtyard Café, where silence speaks louder than words.

Kochi-ya is a family-run ryokan with four spacious tatami rooms equipped with kids’ futons and private garden patios. Children enjoy paper lantern making, prayer writing, and guided walks through the temple grounds. The inn provides child-sized yukata and strollers. With a 4-minute walk to Shōfuku-ji, it’s perfect for intergenerational travel. Book through HopeGoo for free shuttle access.