Kansai? Temple stay ?

Hoonji Temple was founded in 1721. Take a bus for about 20 minutes from Haibara Station, get off at the Ouda bus stop, and then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the temple. Morning services were held in the main hall from 7am. Chanting the sutras together with the head priest left me feeling refreshed.

Kouninji Temple was founded between the end of the 8th century and the beginning of the 9th century. There are very few buses going to Kouninji Temple. Dinner was delivered to my room. There was a lot of variety and it was very delicious. The next day, there was a 30-minute service in the hall.

Shorekiji Temple was founded in 942. It is located in Ayabe City in northern Kyoto Prefecture. The lodgings were opened in renovated 100-year-old detached buildings. Popular activities include zazen in the bamboo forest and the experience of clearing your mind beneath a 600-year-old tree.

Kaizoji Temple was founded in 1050. It is located in the northern part of Kyoto Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan side. Accommodation is limited to one group per day. In the main hall, you can practice zazen, copy sutras, and perform morning services. The meals are Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.

Daisenji Temple was founded in 1599. There are three lodgings renovated from old houses close to the temple. Each room has a kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. There is also a washing machine, which is convenient for long-term stays. Services are held in the main hall and you can attend.

Honnoji Temple was founded in 1415 and is the head temple of the Hokke sect Honmon school. It is the temple where Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's most famous warlords, met his end. Hotel Honnoji is located adjacent to the temple grounds. The entrance and lobby incorporate images of the era when Oda Nobunaga was active.

Shogoin Monzeki is a temple founded in 1090 and is the head temple of the Honzan Shugen sect. Gotenso is a shukubo located within the temple grounds. Morning service begins at 6am. After the service is over, you can view the various halls, sliding door paintings, gardens, etc.

Jokyoji Temple was built around 1171. It is located in downtown Kyoto. Modern accommodation facilities have been built in connection with the main hall. The next morning, I attended service. The attendees offered incense one by one. After the service, we also viewed the temple treasures in the main hall.

Toji Temple was built around 1,200 years ago when the city of Kyoto was established. The shukubo was three stories tall and old, but it had been renovated and was clean. From the window, I could see the illuminated five-story pagoda directly in front of me, which was wonderful.

Torinin is a temple built in 1531 within the grounds of Myoshinji Temple. The head priest is famous for his buddhist vegetarian cuisine and has written many books on it. The dinner menu consisted of rice, clear soup, chrysanthemum with white sesame sauce, stewed carrots and burdock, steamed radish, and pickles.