Temple Town Hotel Waqoo Horyuji, Ikaruga
Overview
Located only 1.6 km from Joguiseki Park, the 4-star Temple Town Hotel Waqoo Horyuji Ikaruga is around 5 minutes on foot from Horyuji Sando a.k.a. Horyuji Visiting Path. This Ikaruga hotel provides Wi-Fi, which is available in public areas.
Location
The hotel lies in a historical area, only steps away from Horyu-ji. Kusatsu is 24 km from the accommodation, while Horyuji Five-Layered Pagoda is merely 350 metres away.
Also, this Ikaruga hotel is approximately a 10-minute ride from Matsuodera.
For those travelling from afar, Itami airport is 44 minutes' drive away.
Rooms
The Temple Town Hotel Waqoo Horyuji Ikaruga welcomes guests to 43 rooms fitted with climate control as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms have a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with shower caps and bath sheets.
Eat & Drink
This Ikaruga property is within easy reach of Fukokuen.
Rooms and availability
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Children
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Recommended for:
Zen meditationExperience traditional Zen meditation led by a Buddhist priest in the hotel's meditation room.
Sutra copyingCopy Buddhist sutras (sacred texts) onto traditional washi paper using ink and brush in a peaceful, meditative atmosphere.
Japanese tea ceremonyParticipate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony hosted by a tea master.
Artisan workshopLearn traditional Japanese crafts such as weaving, dyeing, and pottery from skilled local artisans.
Calligraphy workshopLearn to write Japanese characters with a brush and ink, and take home your personalized artwork as a souvenir.
Origami foldingLearn traditional Japanese paper-folding techniques and create beautiful origami art.
- Taiko drumming
- Buddhist temple tour
- Samurai experience
- Japanese cooking class
- Kimono dressing
- Shodo workshop
- Haiku writing
- Night walk
Location
* Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Horyuji Temple, one of the oldest wooden buildings in the world, and the Hoki Byodoin Buddhist temple. * The historic area offers the Horyuji Treasure House Museum exhibiting Buddhist art and artifacts, traditional Japanese gardens, and local cuisine options. * Horyuji Village with its shrines, pagodas, and Ikaruga Castle ruins is ideal for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts.
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