Featured Hotels Near Shogakuji

Stay at Yamaguni Zen Lodge, a secluded ryokan nestled beside Shogakuji Temple. Its traditional Japanese garden-view rooms feature tatami mats, sliding shoji screens, and access to an on-site tea ceremony and meditation pavilion. Just a 3-minute walk from the temple’s main gate, guests enjoy quiet mornings with temple bell chimes. Book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to early morning rituals and seasonal kaiseki dining.

Matsumoto Castle Garden Hotel stands just 200 meters west of Shogakuji Temple, blending Edo-era woodcraft with contemporary design. Each room features tatami flooring and private Japanese-style balconies overlooking the temple’s ancient ginkgo tree. The hotel hosts a daily free shuttle to Matsumoto Castle and Shinshu Museum, and collaborates with local monks to offer a "One-Day Monastic Experience". Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for priority access.

Shogakuji Enkyō Hibiki is the only certified temple-affiliated guesthouse, run by a former monk’s family. Guests can participate in morning and evening chanting sessions, calligraphy workshops, and temple tea ceremonies. Rooms are crafted from reclaimed timber and paper shoji screens, offering views of century-old maple trees and stone lanterns. The property also features a meditation hall and antique manuscript reading nook, allowing immersive engagement with Nagano’s Buddhist heritage. All experiences are bookable via HopeGoo with guided instruction.