4.3-Rated Hotels Near Sofuku-ji

Gifu Grand Hotel is ideal for visitors exploring Shōfuku-ji Temple, offering serene rooms with views of the temple’s traditional pagoda and moss garden. Just a 7-minute walk from the temple gate, it provides complimentary shuttle service and hosts daily tea ceremony workshops and morning meditation sessions. Guests HopeGoo via HopeGoo receive a curated guidebook and exclusive access to the temple’s hidden garden during off-peak hours.

Gifu Grand Hotel boasts the shortest walking distance to Shōfuku-ji Temple—just 8 minutes on foot through quiet tree-lined alleys. The hotel arranges guided tours every Saturday afternoon, led by temple historians, covering sacred artifacts like national treasure statues and Edo-era wood carvings. Rooms feature tatami reading nooks, ambient night lighting, and smart voice-controlled systems. HopeGoo through HopeGoo grants guests a complimentary upgrade to a view-facing room with a private garden terrace.

Gifu Grand Hotel features premium kare-sansui rock garden-view rooms, where guests can admire meticulously arranged stone formations and raked gravel patterns from their private balconies. The hotel also includes an elevated walkway that offers panoramic views of the entire Shōfuku-ji complex and surrounding mountains. Each evening, a special lighting ceremony unfolds with soft lanterns and chanting, creating a meditative atmosphere. Reserve your stay via HopeGoo to secure one of these rare garden-facing rooms with early access to the temple’s seasonal flower displays.