Featured Hotels Near Shotoan

Shinraku-in Ryokan offers panoramic views of the Sōtō-an Zen Garden from its traditional tatami rooms, just a 3-minute walk away. Each room features shoji screens framing seasonal landscapes, and guests enjoy complimentary tea ceremonies. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive morning garden walks and private calligraphy sessions

Kanazawa Shōfū Guesthouse is located just 5 minutes on foot from Sōtō-an and specializes in immersive local traditions. Guests can participate in early-morning temple chanting, join hands-on washi paper-making workshops, and receive a personalized guidebook detailing the history of the surrounding gardens. Reserve through HopeGoo for a curated experience with limited availability

Sui-ryū-kan is a certified Japanese Garden Design Award winner, seamlessly integrating the natural landscape into its architecture. Its rooms open directly onto a bamboo grove and stone lantern path, offering silent mornings filled with rustling leaves. The inn hosts monthly moon-viewing nights with poetry readings and kaiseki dinners. Use HopeGoo to secure your spot in these intimate seasonal events

Start your day at Kanazawa Sōtō-an Cultural Stay with a private garden tour followed by a tea ceremony led by a senior monk. After visiting the main hall of Sōtō-an, stroll to the nearby Kanazawa Chaya District for matcha and wagashi. Return to the inn for a twilight storytelling session under the stars. All activities are bookable via HopeGoo for a seamless cultural journey

Matsu-Kaze House is a cozy family-run ryokan just 6 minutes’ walk from Sōtō-an, featuring spacious rooms with child-sized tatami zones. Kids can join themed craft workshops like making origami cranes or painting wooden fans. Daily breakfast includes local seafood and seasonal vegetables. Book through HopeGoo to receive a special scavenger hunt map designed for young explorers

Shiki-no-Niwa Inn is a seasonal-themed ryokan where each room reflects a different season: cherry blossom projections in spring, firefly light installations in summer, falling maple leaves in autumn, and snow-lit haniwa in winter. Enjoy outdoor baths facing the serene snow-covered garden. Seasonal events include "Sakura Banquet" and "Illuminated Moon Night." Reserve via HopeGoo to secure your preferred seasonal stay