Temple stay? Japan ?

Syussekiji Temple was founded in 718. The main hall is built on the summit of Mount Izushi, which is 812 meters above sea level. There is a shukubo within the temple grounds. You can attend the morning prayer. If you wish to stay overnight, you must make a reservation by phone.

Ishizuchi-Jinja Shrine is located on Mount Ishizuchi, one of the Seven Sacred Mountains of Japan. We had the experience of copying out Shinto prayers. It is said that by purifying the heart, one can draw closer to KAMI (DIVINE BEING). Morning worship was held at the main hall. At the end, we received a shrine amulet.

Mitsugonji Temple is located halfway up the mountain in Awa Ikeda. It was a little difficult to get to without a car. There was a youth hostel building on the left side of the main hall. If you stay here, you can experience goma (fire) prayer and meditation.

Mangyoji Temple was built in this place in 1605. Nearby is the city of Hagi, where many important figures in Japan's modernization were born. Guest room was a beautiful Japanese-style room with a painted tokonoma alcove. I had the opportunity to attend religious services in the main hall and copy sutras.

Aki-Kokubunji is a historic temple built before 750 AD. There is a lodging facility on the temple grounds. Guests can also try out zazen, copying sutras and goma fire rituals.

Yasugi Kiyomizu-dera Temple was founded in 587. The Koyokan was located at the back of the approach to Yasugi-Kiyomizudera Temple. The building and entrance had a time-honoured air about them. The greatest pleasure at Koyokan is the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. After checking out, I tried out Zen meditation.

Shokinkan is located along the approach to Yasugi-Kiyomizudera Temple. It is a long-established store founded in 1869. I haven't stayed here yet, but I had the Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. Yasugi Kiyomizudera Temple is famous for its imitation squid. It has a chewy texture and I ate it with wasabi and soy sauce.

Ichibata-Yakushi is the head temple of the Ichibata-Yakushi sect and has long been said to have the power to cure eye diseases. There were two cottages in the grounds of Ichibata-Yakushi. Services were held in the main hall at 4:30 in the evening and 7:30 in the morning. I also participated in Zen meditation.

Jizoin Temple was founded in 756. The principal image is a large statue of Jizo Bodhisattva, measuring 358.6cm (11.77ft).The shukubo has three guest rooms. There are no meals provided, only lodging. You can do things like copying sutras, copying Buddha images, and making prayer beads.

Sanrakuso is a shukubo of Musashi-Mitake Shrine. In the morning, a service is held at the shrine. There are also various experiences available, such as waterfall training and singing bowl healing. Many writers and artists have stayed here and you can also see their works on display.