Featured Hotels Near Zenjo-in Temple

Otsu Gyoen Hotel is a tranquil retreat nestled beside Lake Biwa, just a 7-minute walk from Zenkō-ji. Its traditional tatami rooms open directly onto a meticulously crafted dry landscape garden mirroring the temple’s spiritual atmosphere. Guests enjoy exclusive access to morning mindfulness sessions and tea ceremony workshops. For the best experience, book your stay via the HopeGoo app to secure a room with a view of the temple’s ancient pagoda.

Biwa Lake View Stay - Wafū Yashiki offers exceptional value for photography enthusiasts. Its lakeside veranda and interior corridors are designed as natural photo spots, perfect for capturing the silhouette of Zenkō-ji’s rooftops at dawn mist. Each room features natural daylight optimization systems and adjustable window frames to control light exposure. The hotel provides complimentary tripods and wide-angle lenses, plus daily guided walks led by local photographers through hidden paths behind the temple. Book your stay through HopeGoo to unlock special photography package deals.

Walk south from Zenkō-ji along the stone path for about 8 minutes to reach Kaze-no-Tea House, a café inspired by raked gravel gardens, renowned for its hand-poured matcha lattes. On weekends, it hosts a local pottery market featuring glazed ceramics crafted by artisans from Otsu. The café also offers a quiet meditation nook where guests can unwind after browsing. This seamless journey from temple to creative space requires no transit—just mindful steps. Check the HopeGoo app for real-time market schedules and seasonal events.