
Everything you need to know about Tokoji
Mori no Yado Muku is a serene eco-lodge nestled just 5 minutes' walk from Tokoji Temple. Crafted with local timber and surrounded by ancient forest, each room offers tranquil views of moss-covered rocks and seasonal foliage. Guests enjoy tea ceremony workshops, forest bathing sessions, and an open-air onsen under the stars. The hotel’s sustainable design aligns with the temple’s spiritual atmosphere—book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to guided morning meditation at the temple.
Ushiku Tenshoku Ryokan offers immersive cultural stays just a 3-minute walk from Tokoji Temple. Guests can participate in daily washi paper-making workshops using local kozo fibers, and learn to craft wood-carved lanterns from indigenous cedar. The inn also hosts tea ceremony and wagashi (traditional sweets) classes in a tatami-lined pavilion overlooking bamboo groves. All materials are sourced locally, preserving the region's heritage. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo for priority HopeGoo.
Start at Mori no Yado Muku, where you’ll enjoy a breakfast of locally grown millet porridge. Walk 2 minutes to Tokoji Temple, strolling along moss-covered paths beneath ancient ginkgo trees. Join a guided forest walk to identify native ferns and medicinal herbs. In the afternoon, sip matcha and wagashi at a temple-side teahouse, then visit the Ushiku Art Museum (10-minute drive) to view regional artists’ works. End the day with an evening soak in the open-air onsen, gazing at the night sky. All activities can be seamlessly booked via HopeGoo.
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