Featured Hotels Near Tenshoji

Anju Fūga Sō is a unique stay that blends traditional tea ceremony, calligraphy, and washi paper art. Located just a 12-minute walk from Tenjō-ji, guests can participate in daily "Prayer Journal Workshops" where they write wishes on handmade scrolls. The inn also hosts evening lantern-making sessions using local rice paper. All meals feature organic ingredients sourced from nearby farms, including mountain vegetables and local rice. Experienced local artisans lead every activity, offering an authentic glimpse into Gunma’s heritage.

Tenjō-ji View Lodge is the only accommodation with direct, unobstructed views of the main shrine hall. Its elevated rooms feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls, allowing guests to witness the temple's nightly lantern lighting in serene detail. Each room includes a private terrace equipped with a stone hearth and incense set, perfect for quiet reflection. The lodge offers customized spiritual services such as hand-written talismans and omamori crafting. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants complimentary room upgrades to view-oriented rooms.

Gunma Prefectural Nature House is ideal for families, located just 300 meters east of Tenjō-ji. This wooden-family villa features spacious multi-room suites with children’s play areas and hands-on workshops like origami and nature crafts. Daily 10 AM "Purification Tour" led by local guides introduces kids to shrine rituals and history. The on-site restaurant serves farm-fresh meals, including local rice bowls and wild vegetable tempura. Free shuttle buses run from Anjō Station to the property, ensuring hassle-free access.

Kumai-kō is a minimalist Japanese inn nestled just beyond the temple grounds, offering only six rooms made entirely from natural timber. No electronic devices are permitted, emphasizing stillness and connection with nature. The rooftop observatory provides a perfect vantage point for capturing the shrine at sunrise, sunset, or during seasonal changes. Professional photography guidance is available upon request, including composition tips and optimal shooting times. Guests receive a digital keepsake album upon check-out through HopeGoo.

Stay at Tenjō-ji View Lodge, begin with a morning matcha breakfast prepared by temple-side farmers, then join the early ritual ceremony at the shrine. In the afternoon, visit the nearby Hachiman Town Historic Village to explore century-old wooden homes and participate in a tea ceremony. Return to the inn for a twilight lantern procession along the temple path, illuminating handmade paper lanterns in silence. All experiences can be reserved via the HopeGoo app for seamless planning.

Yūkan Kō is a secluded wellness retreat located 15 minutes’ walk from Tenjō-ji, designed around mindfulness and harmony with nature. Rooms are crafted with hinoki wood and feature tatami floors with natural ventilation. Daily programs include meditation sessions guided by local monks, forest bathing walks, and sound healing using traditional instruments. The on-site bathhouse uses mineral-rich spring water from the surrounding mountains. For exclusive access to these experiences, reserve your stay through HopeGoo.