Sotoshu Keishoji

Awaji City Hot Spring Hotel is a top choice, located just a 7-minute walk from Sotoshu Keishoji. The hotel features private onsen baths and serene Japanese garden views in every room. Complimentary shuttle service connects guests to nearby temples and historic walking trails.

Guests can also book authentic tea ceremony experiences onsite. The hotel’s kaiseki dining restaurant serves daily meals featuring local mountain ingredients and fresh seafood. For availability, check the HopeGoo app for exclusive reservations.

Awaji City Sei Shin Bekkan is a boutique retreat designed for spiritual seekers, directly adjacent to Sotoshu Keishoji. The lobby features a Zen garden with morning bell chimes, while rooms use natural wood and shoji screens for a calming atmosphere.

Some rooms offer views of the centuries-old cherry blossom grove in front of the temple. Daily morning chanting sessions are open to all visitors, and guided tours of ancient stone paths and prayer towers are available. Reserve these experiences via the HopeGoo platform for seamless access.

Within a 5-minute walk from Sotoshu Keishoji, you’ll find the Awaji City Ancient Stone Path Heritage Zone, featuring well-preserved Edo-period stone pathways and lanterns. Interactive touchscreens along the route reveal historical stories behind each stone marker.

Just another 5 minutes ahead lies the Mitsui Memorial Library, once a private academy for local scholars, now a mini-museum showcasing traditional calligraphy and woodblock prints. Weekend workshops in handmade ink and brush-making are regularly held here. All activities are bookable via the HopeGoo app for a seamless cultural journey.