Temple stay? Japan ?

This shrine is known for its beautiful grounds lined with red torii gates. There is accommodation for 300 people.

This temple stay only accepts one group per day. It's easily accessible, about 30 minutes by train from Sapporo. It doesn't look like a temple from the outside, but when you enter the building, you'll find the main hall. Morning services are held in the main hall. The head priest and his wife chanted sutras.

Eisyouan temple is located in the center of Kanazawa. Accommodation is limited to one group per day. The head priest instructed me and I did zazen for about 20 minutes. Both the head priest and his wife were very kind and we had a very enjoyable time.

The water here is a sodium chloride hot spring and its temperature is 80 degree at the water outlet. If you wish, you will be able to participate in the service. it has now become a sightseeing spot for the walking tour in Kannawa Hot Spring in Beppu.

Operated as a youth hostel as well.

Guests can stay in the main building, which was built at the end of the Edo period. They serve shojin cuisine containing no meat or fish. They use seasonal vegetables produced in neighboring fields or donated by practitioners. Reservations must be made a week in advance of your stay.

The Goma burning prayer held in the morning service was really impressive as I saw it for the first time. The meals were also tasty. I was able to use a private Japanese-style room all to myself. The bath was comfortable, too. I was able to sleep well as it was quiet.

This is the head temple of the Zentsuji school of the Shingon sect. This is where Priest Kukai, Kobo-Daishi was born. The three-story brand new building is the shukubo. I had a ten tatami mat room all to myself. From 5:30, 15 priests lined up in the Mie-do hall. After the sermon, the priests chanted a sutra.

It offered all the facilities you would expect. Although I was traveling alone, they let me use a large room. The evening service began from 19:00 after dinner. The next morning, I went to worship the principle image in the main hall, which was open from 6:00 in the morning and we were free to get enter.

They have some private Japanese-style rooms. The puffy futon (duvet) was really comfortable. They conduct morning services as well. They serve shojin vegetarian cuisine, which is really good. Although the building is made from reinforced concrete, it does not give off a cold impression.