Shigisan Senjyuin
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TEL :0745-72-4481(8:30-17:00) Address :2280 Shigisan, Heguri, Ikoma District, Nara Access :Kintetsu Railway Shigisan-shita station > (cable) > Shigisan >10 minutes walk Parking :There is a parking lot Time :Check-in 15:00 Check-out 10:00 Room :13 guest room Shukubo stay without meals 10,000 including 2 meals 14,300 ~ yen including 2 meals 7,700 ~ (child) |
Chogosonshi-ji
Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji temple is an old temple, which is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku (574 to 622), who is said to be the father of Japanese Buddhism, to worship the image of Bishamonten(Vaisravana) that he carved himself. (However, the precise time and the history of the foundation have not been revealed.)
Senju-in is the oldest among all the temples here. Goma-do hall was opened by Priest Myoren and its religious light has been lit to date.
Shukubo (temple stay)
The shukubo is famous for its shojin vegetarian cuisine called Teppatsu, which was very delicious. When I ordered coffee after the meal, they served warabi-mochi (bracken-starch dumplings) in addition for free.
The room was clean and the bath of mineral water was soothing to the skin.
There was a beautiful garden as well.
Buddhist Experience
I was able to experience meditation and copying sutras.
Morning memorial service
As for the morning service, the head priest was conducting the Gomagyo prayer in front of the principal image, Bishamonten(Vaisravana). It was impressive to see the worshippers stay close to each other chanting sutra in the small hall.
