Temple stay– Japan –

This temple appeared with the name of Manpuku-ji in a famous novel, Yoakemae (Before Dawn) written by Toson Shimazaki , a prestigious international novelist.The guest rooms consist of two sections, two four and half tatami mat spaces. I ate shojin vegetarian cuisine. At night, I received instruction on zazen.

Takada-Kaikan is a shukubo of Senjuji Temple, the head temple of the Takada sect of Jyodoshinshu Buddhism, which has over 600 temples across the country. You can attend the service at the Mieido Hall, an important cultural property, from 7am.

Ryutakuzenji is an ancient temple with a history of over 1,200 years. You can stay in a traditional Japanese house. Accommodation is for 1 to 6 people.

Ryokan-Mariya is a shukubo of Oyama Afuri Shrine. It has been operated as a lodging facility for worshippers since ancient times. You can enjoy meals centered around Mt. Oyama's specialty tofu dishes.

This is a shukubo of Minobusan Kuon-ji temple. The rooms are separated by sliding doors, but are spacious and comfortable. The religious services at Kubono-bo are conducted from 17:00. Also, a "Seizakai" is held from 14:00 to 16:00 on the second and the fourth Sunday every month.

It is the head temple of the Taiko sect of Korean Buddhism in Japan. It is located in the Azumino villa area, and although transportation is inconvenient, it is surrounded by abundant nature. Japanese temples are nice, but Korean temples have a different kind of fun to them.

This is the main shrine with approximately 2,000 shrines dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami. You can stay overnight at Tsubaki Kaikan, located very close to the shrine.

Myokoji Temple is located near Maruoka Castle. This castle is one of only 12 in Japan that still has its castle tower intact. Accommodation is limited to one group per day. You can join the service, which starts at 6am and lasts for about 20 minutes. Free bicycle rentals are also available.

This guesthouse is located very close to Kanazawa Station. The owner is a Buddhist monk who became a monk in Myanmar. The name Pongyi means monk in Burmese. I spent most of my time in the common room. I had a great time talking and playing Karuta (Traditional Japanese card game) with the owner and other people.

Mt. Shichimen is a sacred mountain with an altitude of 1,982 meters. Keishin-in Temple is located in this mountain. It is a place of training and meat and fish are not allowed to be eaten. The room is large and we all sleep together. It is also known as a famous spot to view Mt. Fuji and the sunrise.