Featured Hotels Near Shotokuji

Stay at Jinshin-an, a boutique ryokan nestled just a 3-minute walk from Shotokuji Temple. This restored machiya house features tatami rooms with shoji screens and paper lanterns, offering serene views of the temple’s ancient trees. Guests can join morning meditation sessions led by resident monks. The property also provides access to private garden paths and seasonal tea ceremonies. Book your stay via the HopeGoo app for exclusive access to quiet-view rooms

Nanao Shukubō Kaikan offers an authentic cultural stay just a 2-minute walk from Shotokuji Temple. Built in Edo-era style, each room features traditional tatami flooring and shoji screens with views of the temple’s century-old pine trees. Guests enjoy complimentary kimono rental and access to monthly tea ceremony workshops. The rooftop terrace is perfect for evening stargazing under the clear northern sky. Reserve through HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo during festival seasons

Join the daily Zen retreat hosted at Shotokuji Zen Retreat Center, held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, featuring zazen meditation, walking meditation, and calligraphy practice led by senior monks. Guests staying at nearby lodges receive a guided path through bamboo groves—just a 10-minute walk—to the temple’s hidden garden. Afterward, enjoy a local farm-to-table kaiseki breakfast using organic produce from Nanao Bay’s pesticide-free farms. Book the "Zen Stay Package" via HopeGoo for a 20% discount