Hotels with Luggage Storage Near Sogen-ji Temple

Okaya Man'yōsō is a boutique ryokan nestled beside Sōgen-ji Temple, renowned for its wooden architecture and Zen rock garden. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the temple's ancient trees from private rooms, with morning meditation sessions available. Just a 5-minute walk to the temple gate, the property also offers complimentary foot baths and kimono rental for an authentic cultural immersion

Okaya View Villa is ideal for fall foliage enthusiasts, featuring lakeside terrace rooms that face the vibrant maple groves surrounding Sōgen-ji Temple. During peak season, the hotel hosts illuminated night walks through the temple grounds. Complimentary shuttle service connects guests to hidden trails, while on-site tea ceremony workshops offer seasonal matcha and wagashi in a serene, leaf-covered setting

From Okaya Man'yōsō, follow the Man'yō no Michi trail—a 10-minute walk leading directly to the main hall of Sōgen-ji Temple, passing a centuries-old stone bridge and bamboo grove. The hotel provides free maps and guided tour booklets, with optional local guides available to lead visitors to hidden stone Buddha statues and ancient wells, uncovering the temple’s lesser-known historical layers