Chubu? Temple stay ?

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.

Hisayamakan is located near the Chusya shrine of Togakushi Shrine. My family and I stayed overnight without meals, and the people at the shukubo were very calm and kind. The garden seen from the main hall was beautiful. You can also enjoy Togakushi's specialty soba noodles.

Takei-Ryokan is located in the Chusha area, the heart of Togakushi Shrine. It has a history of having been the lodging facility of Shinran, the founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect, about 800 years ago. The sounds of insects chirping and flowing water outside the window were soothing and refreshing.

Togakushi Shrine has a total of five shrines, and this shukubo is located near Chusha Shrine. There is a shrine in the large hall of the Shukubo. You can also enjoy the famous Togakushi soba.

Togakushi Shrine has a total of five shrines, and this shukubo is located near Hokosha Shrine. The main house was built during the Edo period and is designated as a traditional building. You can enjoy the landlady's homemade dishes, including wild vegetables, river fish dishes, and the famous Togakushi soba.