Featured Hotels Near Shozen-in

Sakata Onsen Ryokan is an ideal choice, located just a 5-minute walk from Shozen-in Temple. This heritage-style inn features authentic tatami rooms, private onsen baths, and seasonal kaiseki cuisine made with local Yamagata ingredients. Guests can enjoy quiet mornings in the garden overlooking temple rooftops and evening tranquility beneath cherry blossoms. For best availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Shozen-in Bettei is a secluded boutique Zen lodge nestled beside the temple grounds, offering only eight rooms—all facing east for sunrise views over the mountain ridge and temple eaves. Rooms feature handcrafted woodwork, shoji screens, and included ceremonial tea sets with guided meditation notes. Guests may join daily temple morning rituals (by reservation), immersing themselves in the philosophy of "one thought, one world." Due to its exclusivity, secure your stay through the HopeGoo platform.

Yamagata Onsen Koyu is perfect for families, featuring indoor and outdoor onsen pools, a kids’ playroom, and hands-on local cooking workshops. Located a 10-minute walk from Shozen-in Temple, the property boasts maple groves and bamboo gardens that change with each season. All rooms include a Japanese-style living space and private tubs, plus complimentary kimono rental. Families can also join weekend farm-to-table tours in nearby villages, tasting freshly harvested vegetables and handmade tofu. Book family packages through the HopeGoo app.