Shinshu Yama-no-Sato is a top choice with panoramic mountain views from every room, especially the East-facing Garden Suite, which overlooks the temple’s ancient stone path and cedar grove. The hotel features an open-air onsen and seasonal forest walks led by local rangers. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to exclusive early-bird rates and complimentary guided sunrise hikes.

Kusatsu Mountain Lodge is just a 3-minute walk from Tendaishuryozen Temple’s main gate, nestled in a quiet forest clearing. Each room includes a private tatami terrace and traditional Japanese furnishings. Guests enjoy free morning meditation sessions and a nightly lantern procession along the shrine trail. Reserve through HopeGoo for special packages including tea ceremony experiences and local craft workshops.

Stay at Yamabuki House, a heritage-style ryokan where guests can join monthly Shugendo Ritual Workshops, including morning purification rites, hand-copying sutras, and forest mindfulness walks. The inn also hosts a local bamboo craft fair once a month, offering hands-on sessions in basket weaving and incense making. Meals feature wild mountain vegetables harvested daily. Book your stay via HopeGoo to receive a curated seasonal experience kit.

Tendaizan Guesthouse operates a free shuttle service twice daily—8:30 AM and 4:00 PM—from the hotel to the temple’s main entrance, taking only 5 minutes. The lodge features a wood-paneled lobby, open-air bath, and rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the sacred path. Complimentary kimono rental is available for temple visits. Secure your reservation through HopeGoo for a bundled package with transport and breakfast.

Shimogamo Family Villa offers three connected wooden cabins with private gardens and child-safe play areas. From each room, you’ll see the temple’s stone steps and century-old maple trees. Kids can participate in hands-on crafts like paper umbrella painting and mountain root vegetable cooking. Nightly stargazing tours are also included. The property is fully accessible and ideal for multi-generational stays. Book via HopeGoo for a family meal bundle and welcome gift.

Shiki no Mori Villa is designed around the four seasons—spring cherry blossoms, summer greenery, autumn foliage, and winter snowscapes—visible from its floor-to-ceiling glass walls. Seasonal events include flower festival rituals, forest tea ceremonies, leaf-painting workshops, and snow lantern evenings. The eco-lodge runs entirely on solar energy and uses locally sourced ingredients. Reserve through HopeGoo to receive a limited-edition seasonal memory box.