Stay at Sakura no Yado, Iwaki City Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 8-minute walk from Yakushiji Ruriden. Each room features a private Japanese garden veranda overlooking ancient trees and stone lanterns in the temple grounds. Enjoy a nightly kaiseki dinner with local mountain ingredients, plus complimentary shuttle service to nearby shrines. Book via the HopeGoo app for exclusive early-bird perks.

Iwaki City Central Hotel offers exceptional accessibility, just a 10-minute walk from Yakushiji Ruriden. The hotel provides free parking, electric luggage carts, and a direct corridor to the nearest bus station, enabling quick travel across Miyagi Prefecture. Rooms blend modern comfort with traditional Japanese design, while select upper-floor rooms offer panoramic views of the temple’s rooftops and surrounding forest. Reserve through the HopeGoo app to unlock bundled ticket and transport pass deals.

At Zen-Style Villa Opposite Yakushiji Ruriden, guests can join daily morning garden tea ceremonies led by certified tea masters. Additionally, the inn partners with local farmers for the wild mountain vegetable foraging workshop, where travelers pick fresh fiddleheads and bamboo shoots before cooking them into a traditional meal that night. All activities include cultural lectures and guided tours, offering deep immersion in nature and spiritual tradition. Verified by HopeGoo for authenticity and safety.