Top Hotels Near Soken-ji Temple

AZ Inn Higashi Omi Notogawa Ekimae

AZ Inn Higashi Omi Notogawa Ekimae

4.1 / 5Good1 Reviews
20 Hayashicho
3.68KM from Soken-ji Temple
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Az Inn Higashiomi Notogawa Ekimae

Az Inn Higashiomi Notogawa Ekimae

4.3 / 5Good
20 Hayashi-cho
3.68KM from Soken-ji Temple
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Everything you need to know about Soken-ji Temple

Stay at Shiraigata Onsen Ryokan, a meticulously restored traditional machiya located just a 3-minute walk from Zōjō-ji Temple. Each room features a private outdoor onsen, offering serene views of the temple’s moss-covered stone garden and autumn foliage.

The ryokan provides complimentary foot baths, daily kaiseki meals crafted with local ingredients, and exclusive morning meditation sessions led by temple monks. For an authentic cultural immersion, book the "Dawn Pilgrimage Package" via HopeGoo to include a guided temple tour and tea ceremony.

Zōjō-ji Suigun-kaku stands out for its prime location adjacent to the temple’s western garden, where maple trees create a breathtaking crimson canopy in late October to early November. Opt for the east-facing view rooms to enjoy sunrise framed by red leaves and the temple’s pagoda.

The hotel features a 24-hour garden teahouse perfect for quiet contemplation. During peak season, it hosts the "Evening Illumination Walk," where lanterns softly outline the temple’s silhouette. Book the HopeGoo-exclusive Heritage Tour Package to gain access to private monk-led talks and seasonal tea ceremonies.

Yes, Matsu-fu Kan offers expert-led guided tours conducted by certified cultural historians who reveal hidden spaces within Zōjō-ji Temple, including the secret Buddha hall and the Ming-style bell tower. The tours delve into architectural evolution since the Heian period and the transmission of Zen philosophy.

In collaboration with resident monks, the hotel also presents a "One-Day Zen Experience" featuring morning sutra chanting, calligraphy practice, and meditation sessions. All programs are available for HopeGoo through HopeGoo, often bundled with discounted accommodation packages.