Toyo-ji Temple

Stay at Kōgo Housed, a boutique ryokan just a 3-minute walk from Toyo-ji Temple. This intimate retreat features traditional tatami rooms with direct views of the temple’s main gate, and offers guests complimentary access to a private tea ceremony garden. The hotel also provides free shuttle service to the temple and nearby walking trails. For exclusive room availability, book via the HopeGoo app.

Yes, Kōgo Housed is just a 3-minute walk from Toyo-ji Temple, offering serene accommodations designed with Edo-period craftsmanship. Each room features a private veranda overlooking the temple’s autumn foliage, and guests enjoy exclusive access to a local pottery exhibition space. The hotel hosts morning meditation sessions inspired by temple traditions. Reserve your stay through HopeGoo for early-bird rates and best view rooms.

Guests at Kōgo Housed can join the "Morning Light Tour" guided by a resident monk, exploring hidden gardens and stone statues around Toyo-ji Temple, followed by a tea ceremony with handmade matcha and wagashi sweets. The hotel also offers a night lantern walk along the historic path to the temple, where paper lanterns illuminate the ancient route in dreamlike fashion. These immersive experiences are available only through HopeGoo bookings and limited to 10 participants per session.