Chubu– category –

Mt. Shichimen is a sacred mountain with an altitude of 1,982 meters. Keishin-in Temple is located in this mountain. It is a place of training and meat and fish are not allowed to be eaten. The room is large and we all sleep together. It is also known as a famous spot to view Mt. Fuji and the sunrise.

Habanobo places more emphasis on prayer and training than other shukubo on Minobu-san. I performed a water purification ritual under the guidance of the head priest. It was a cold time at the end of November, but it invigorated my body and mind.

Yamamotobo is a temple founded by Nittyo, one of the six direct disciples of Nichiren, who founded Kuonji Temple. We stayed in two Japanese-style rooms, one with 10 tatami mats and the other with 8 tatami mats. I could see the Sanmon Gate of Kuonji Temple from the window.

Fumotobo is a shukubo of Kuonji Temple on Minobu-san, the head temple of the Nichiren sect. I was the only guest there, so I was able to relax. I attended the evening service. They performed a careful service, including offering prayers for our ancestors.

Hongyobo is a temple with origins in the 13th century and is a shukubo of Kuonji Temple on Minobu-san, the head temple of the Nichiren sect. It is located at the very back of Minobu, just down the hill from Kuonji Temple, making it convenient for worship.

Takenobo is located right in front of you after passing through the large gate of Kuonji Temple. Morning services are held in the main hall. For dinner, you can enjoy Minobu's specialty, yuba (tofu skin).

It has a history of over 700 years and is one of the oldest shukubo in Minobu. After checking in, the first thing we did was try chanting sutras. Enter the main hall, worship, and chant sutras. The pace started out slow, then got faster, then slowed down again at the end.

Kamihara is located along the road leading to the Chusha Shrine of Togakushi Shrine. It is a wooden building with a thatched roof that was built in 1900. Limited to one group per day. Guest rooms were very spacious, well-cleaned and comfortable.

Nakatani-Ryokan is located near the Chusya shrine of Togakushi Shrine. There is a shrine inside the shukubo, and the shinto priest performs purification rituals. The guest rooms are Japanese-style rooms. For meals, you can enjoy seasonal wild vegetables and Togakushi soba noodles.

Omeitei-Tsuji-Ryokan is located near the Chusya shrine of Togakushi Shrine. Its charm lies in its buildings that are over 100 years old and its vast Japanese garden. You can enjoy Togakushi's specialty soba kaiseki course meal.