Shiga– Temple stay –

Mii-dera is an ancient temple with a history of over 1,300 years and is the head temple of the Tendaijimon sect. When I entered through the entrance, I found myself in a luxurious space. Although the lodging fees are high, the experience is truly fulfilling.

This temple was established by Saicho in 788 and has been called the Mother of Japanese Buddhism as it produced so many great priests. Shukubo Enryaku-ji Kaikan is located near the Konponchudo, which serves a central role in Mount Hiei. The morning services are conducted in the Konponchudo hall, a national treasure.

The room we stayed in was about 10 tatami mats in size. There was a TV and a fan. Yukata robes were provided. The dinner menu consisted of rice, clear soup, cutlet sashimi, boiled fish, konjac, etc. It's extremely quiet at night. When I looked up at the sky, the stars looked very beautiful.

Myokakuin is a temple located along the approach to Chomeiji Temple, which was founded around the 9th century. Only one group per day can stay. It was a wonderful view with Lake Biwa right in front of us.

Saikyoji Temple is the head temple of the Tendai Shinsei sect. It is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku (574-622), who spread Buddhism in Japan. There is a youth hostel on the grounds. You can attend morning services and experience zazen and copying sutras.

This is one of the seventeen monzeki temples in Japan. A monzeki temple means a high-class temple that has been succeeded by loyal family members for generations. The shukubo is used by various people, from people traveling alone to students on school trips or for training camps by sports clubs.

This is the head temple of the Eigen-ji school of the Rinzai sect. It is an old temple built in 1361. Eigen-ji temple is also deeply related to devil's tongue. The shojin vegetarian cuisine they serve at the shukubo is also full of devil's tongue jelly.

This is an accommodation facility located in the forest in the precinct of Ohmijingu shrine. As the first shrine with a clock in Japan. This shukubo does not offer religious experiences for guests, but you can freely participate in the various festivals and religious events.