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Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji temple is an old temple, which is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku (574 to 622). Senju-in is the oldest among all the temples here. The shukubo is famous for its shojin vegetarian cuisine called Teppatsu, which was very delicious.

Syosan-ji temple is located on the top of a mountain and is a tough point called “Henro Korogashi” (Rolling the Pilgrims). The guestroom was an eight tatami mat room. When it is crowded, you will have to share a room with others. They conduct religious services starting at 6:00 in the morning.

This is a shukubo of Saijyoinari, one of the three largest Inari shrines in Japan. On the occasion of the separation of Shinto and Buddhism in the Meiji period, the mixed worshipping style of Shinto and Buddhism was allowed here. Shukubo's room I stayed in was a 10 tatami Japanese-style room.

It was an eight tatami mat room equipped with air conditioning and a TV. It can be locked as well. Dinner was served in the dining room. Although it was not shojin vegetarian cuisine as they served slices of raw fish, etc., as well, it was delicious. The service was conducted from 6:00 in the morning.

Fukiji Temple is said to have been founded in 718. The main hall retains its ancient architectural style and is designated as a national treasure of Japan. There is a shukubo called Fukinoto on the temple grounds. I didn't stay the night, but I had the buddhist vegetarian cuisine lunch.

The temple has its origins in 1324 and began as Hokkein Hakusuiji Temple in 1470. Although it was destroyed by fire in 1882, it was reopened as an inn. There is a hot spring, which is said to be effective in treating neuralgia, poor circulation, and fatigue.

Monjusenji Temple is an ancient temple with a history of about 1,300 years. Guest room was once where the lord stayed. I experienced mountain training, goma (fire) prayer, zen meditation, and copying sutras. The meal was Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. I was also taught how to practice food.

This is the shukubo where Yukimura Sanada lived with his family. Sanada was a warrior who played an important role in the Battle in Sekigahara and Summer and Winter Battles in Osaka, which became turning points in Japanese history. During the meal, student priests from Koyasan High School and University wait on you.

The room was a 4.5 tatami mat Japanese-style room with air conditioning and a TV set. The sizes of the rooms vary. They served shojin vegetarian cuisine for dinner. I hear that the memorial service is usually conducted in the evening. In general, it was a clean, comfortable and friendly shukubo.

Koninji Temple was built in the mountains of Sado Island in 811. I stayed in a 10 tatami Japanese-style room. I had a great time chatting with the head priest and other guests staying the same night until late into the night. In the morning, the head priest showed us around the temple.