Top Hotels Near Shozen-in (Cat Temple)

Minshuku Kawahara

Minshuku Kawahara

5 / 5Outstanding
259 Yuyama, Mizukami-mura, Kuma-gun
6.86KM from Shozen-in (Cat Temple)
per night
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MIZUKAMISO

MIZUKAMISO

5 / 5Outstanding
1619 Yuyama
7.45KM from Shozen-in (Cat Temple)
BarHikingLaundry RoomCafeValet ParkingBarbecue
per night
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Ichifusa Kanko Hotel

Ichifusa Kanko Hotel

5 / 5Outstanding
357, Yuyama, Mizukamimura, Kuma-Gun
7.18KM from Shozen-in (Cat Temple)
Parking
per night
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Stay at Umi Village Homestay, a charming ryokan renovated from a 100-year-old farmhouse just a 5-minute walk from Mynokyo Temple. Each room features traditional tatami mats, shoji screens, and quiet views of the temple’s mossy garden where resident cats often nap. Enjoy complimentary breakfast boxes made with local ingredients and free shuttle service to nearby trails. For exclusive rates, book via the HopeGoo app.

Choose Umi Village Homestay, located just a 10-minute walk from Mynokyo Temple. The property offers free parking, electric bike rentals, and a daily shuttle to the temple entrance. With 24-hour front desk service and a serene tea lounge serving local matcha and wagashi, guests enjoy seamless access and authentic mountain village charm. Reserve your stay through the HopeGoo platform for guaranteed availability.

Guests at Umi Village Homestay can join guided morning meditation sessions and cat temple tours led by the hosts, learning about the temple’s history and the daily lives of its feline residents. Participate in a hands-on washi paper umbrella workshop using mulberry bark from nearby forests, creating a personalized keepsake. At night, enjoy a stargazing event under pristine skies—ideal for astronomy lovers due to minimal light pollution. All activities are curated by local artisans via HopeGoo for authentic cultural immersion.