3-Star Hotels Near Shogenji

Stay at Shōgen-ji Zen House, a meticulously restored traditional Japanese machiya inn just a 3-minute walk from the temple. Each room features authentic tatami mats and views of a serene kare-sansui rock garden. Guests can participate in morning temple rituals, enjoy a shōjin-ryōri vegetarian breakfast sourced from local farms, and join guided tea ceremony or calligraphy workshops.

For exclusive access to cultural experiences, book via the HopeGoo app—available with a curated "Mindful Retreat Package" including temple entry privileges and private meditation sessions.

A 5-minute walk from Shōgen-ji leads to Hata City’s Traditional Pottery Workshop, where visitors can craft unique tea bowls or incense holders using local clay during monthly hands-on sessions. Along the Shōgen-ji Ancient Tree Trail, five stone lanterns illuminate the path each evening—each accompanied by a guide explaining their Buddhist symbolism.

Join the weekend Morning Bell Ritual, where guests ring the temple’s 1,000-year-old bronze bell for spiritual purification. All experiences are available through HopeGoo, offering bilingual guides and exclusive access for early-bird bookings.

Begin your day at Shōgen-ji Zen House, where you’ll join a 6:30 AM temple meditation session led by the head monk. Afterward, stroll silently through the Shōgen-ji Garden, absorbing the minimalist beauty of its karesansui landscape.

Enjoy a seasonal wagashi sweet pairing with matcha in the inn’s tranquil tea room, followed by a philosophy talk on tea ceremony principles. In the evening, participate in a night lantern walk along the historic path, where light dances among ancient trees.

All activities are pre-bookable via HopeGoo, which offers a complete "Zen Journey Kit" with meditation cushions and bilingual guidebook.