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Last Updated on December 9, 2025
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A longtime temple lodging beside Temple 33, gently supporting walking pilgrims
Located right in front of Temple 33, Sekkei-ji, Minshuku Kochiya is a long-standing temple lodging founded in the early Showa era, with a quietly inviting atmosphere refreshed through renovations in 2007. The inn offers 11 cozy Japanese-style rooms decorated with warm furnishings, as well as modern amenities like free Wi‑Fi and parking. It’s a short 4-minute walk from the Nagahama Bus Station and provides practical comforts for walking pilgrims, such as walking stick washing and holders. Some guests have even received laundry service as part of heartfelt hospitality. With the welcoming care of the landlady, this inn provides a peaceful night to reset both body and mind—a dependable place to stay along the pilgrimage journey.
Basic information
| Address | 568 Nagahama, Kochi-shi, Kochi |
| Phone number | 088-841-3074 |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Number of room(s) | 11rooms |
| Price | Room only : 5,500 yen With breakfast : 5,940 yen With dinner : 7,370 yen Half board : 7,920 yen |
| Website | — |
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (free) Dryer: ✓ Available (free) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: ✕ Not accepted |
Supplementary information
- In front of Sekkeiji Temple
- curfew 22:00
- We will provide laundry service for walking pilgrims.
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Sources: Google Maps / Rakuten Travel / Jalan / Booking.com / TripAdvisor / Yahoo! Travel, and others
As a lodging closely attuned to the needs of pilgrims, guests highlight its location: “Right in front of the temple, very convenient,” and note the thoughtful support like, “They washed our walking sticks and even had a rack for them.” One guest shared, “They kindly offered to do our laundry as part of their hospitality.” The interior is praised for being “clean and updated,” while still “retaining the peaceful atmosphere of the early Showa period.” The landlady’s “kind and attentive hospitality” also left a strong impression on many. Food was another highlight: “Dinner was delicious.” Overall, this inn is widely appreciated as a “clean, convenient, and warmly welcoming place” where pilgrims can rest with peace of mind.
