Kanto– category –

Nichiren, a founder of the Nichiren sect performed ascetic practices in this temple. Although the shukubo's building is modern reinforced concrete construction, it is located inside the precinct and commands a view of the main hall. The service in the morning is conducted in the main hall and the Soshido hall.

This accommodation is directly operated by Nikko Toshogu Shrine, one of the most famous shrines in Japan. At the entrance there is a stump of a 700-year-old sacred tree. Koyoen features hot springs. There was no one else there in the early morning, so I had the bath to myself. It was a very luxurious experience.

Mount Mitake has been worshipped as a sacred mountain of Kanto and shukubo lodges have spread around the Musashi Mitake shrine. Among them, Komadori-Sanso is popular as a shukubo that offers takigyo (ascetic training of being hit by a waterfall) even to general people in Tokyo.

This is a shukubo located in front of the shrine town of Musashi-Mitake shrine. Here they offer instructions on takigyo, Sho performances, a kind of Japanese musical instrument, ascetic training and instructions on meditation and breathing methods.

Osumisanso is a shukubo of Oyama Afuri Shrine. Built in 1856, the interior still retains traces of its original appearance. There is a shrine on the second floor where you can receive prayers. Ancient documents and vessels have also been handed down.

Ryokan-Takao is a shukubo of Oyama Afuri Shrine. You can enjoy meals centered around Mt. Oyama's specialty tofu dishes.

Shishi-sanso is a shukubo of Oyama Afuri Shrine. There are three Shishi (lion) statues in front of it. You can enjoy meals centered around Mt. Oyama's specialty tofu dishes.

The main house was built in the late Edo period (18th to 19th century). There is a shrine within the shukubo, and the owner performs a Shinto ritual every morning. You can enjoy dishes that make use of seasonal ingredients, including konnyaku, a specialty of Mt. Mitake.

There are many shukubo at Musashi Mitake Shrine, but this is the one closest to the shrine. It has a history of 300 years and has long been a place where many worshippers have stayed. It is located on a hill and is known as an inn with a sky bath.

It has a history of 150 years and has provided accommodation for worshippers at the shrine. The large room contains a shrine. There are also many historical items in the building. For dinner, each dish was carefully prepared and served one after the other.