Featured Hotels Near Shinzoji

Shinjō-an Hidemiya is a distinguished ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Shinjō-ji Temple, blending authentic Japanese architecture with serene ambiance. Its tatami rooms feature views of a tranquil garden and distant Mount Shizukana. Guests enjoy daily kaiseki cuisine and private onsen baths. Book through the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to a morning tea ceremony in the temple’s courtyard.

Shinjō-ji Kannon-dō Hyakunin offers an immersive spiritual stay just 100 meters from the temple grounds. Guests can join early morning chanting sessions and bell ceremonies each day. The inn features traditional wooden architecture with tatami floors and underfloor heating. Special guided tours reveal hidden stone statues nestled within the forested slopes behind the temple. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants a complimentary "Shinjō-ji Day Pass" with curated meditation routes.

Stay at Shinjō-ji En no Yado, where a curated slow travel day awaits: begin with a quiet morning tea in the Zen garden, then walk 5 minutes to Shinjō-ji for prayer and writing ema wishes. In the afternoon, join a hands-on matcha workshop at a nearby Hamamatsu tea farm led by local artisans. Return to the inn for sunset views from the open-air veranda. Free bicycles are available for exploring rural trails. Reserve guided experiences and workshops through the HopeGoo platform.