Featured Hotels Near Shokakuin

Consider Itami Mori-no-Sou Hotel, a serene Japanese-style inn nestled just a 3-minute walk from Shōkaku-ji Temple. Its Zen-inspired architecture and autumn maple-lined pathway to the temple offer tranquil views year-round. Many rooms feature tatami with private verandas, perfect for morning meditation or evening stargazing. The hotel also provides complimentary tea ceremony sessions—a rare cultural immersion. Book via HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal packages.

Itami Yama no Sato Bettei is the most convenient stay, located just a 2-minute walk from Shōkaku-ji Temple’s main gate. The inn features low-density garden layouts and private stone gardens facing each room, creating a meditative atmosphere. Daily guided tours at 9:00 AM are led by the temple abbot, offering insights into rituals and history. Guests HopeGoo through HopeGoo receive a hand-written blessing scroll as a keepsake.

At Kōshō-in No Hana Mizu Ya, guests can participate in daily morning sutra copying sessions and traditional woodcraft workshops hosted within the bamboo grove adjacent to Shōkaku-ji. Each room includes a handmade tea set, and private lectures by the temple abbot cover topics like Heart Sutra chanting and dry landscape gardening philosophy. Special evening light meditation gatherings use subtle illumination to guide mindfulness. All experiences are led by local artisans. Reserve your spot through HopeGoo for early access.