Chorakuji-Yugyoan temple stay (Kyoto)

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Chorakuji-Yugyoan

TEL :075-275-3713（090-8659-6031）
Address :531 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Access :“JR Kyoto station > (bus) > Gion bus stop > 1 minute walk
Parking :There is a parking lot(Reservation required)
Time :Check-in 16:00 Check-out 10:30
Room :6 guest room, max 20 people

Shukubo stay
including breakfast 8,900 yen (One)
including breakfast 15,200 yen (Than two people)
including breakfast 18,600 yen (Than three people)

Shukubo (temple stay)

This is a shukubo of Choraku-ji temple and located in walking distance from the temple. You can worship at Choraku-ji temple for free. Also, you can participate in shakyo (copying sutra by hand, a fee is charged), religious services in the morning and hiking. The curfew is 22:00.

This lodging is located in Gion, a good location only a one-minute walk from Yasaka shrine. This shukubo is highly recommended for people who would like to experience a religious service in a temple and yet enjoy Kyoto while staying in a comfortable and relaxing place.

Guest room

The room had all the necessary facilities. It was a new room equipped with a lavatory. A bath towel and a yukata robe were also provided in the room. Although there was no TV in the room, you can watch it in the lobby on the second floor.

Next to the lobby, there are four individual shakyo rooms. You can freely copy sutras.

Morning memorial service

The morning religious service starts from 7:00 in the morning. The head priest conducts it alone. If you have done shakyo (copying sutra by hand) on the previous day, he will dedicate it to Buddha and prays for you by chanting the Heart Sutra.

We went hiking after the morning service, which was really refreshing. The view from the top of the mountain was really wonderful.

Because Choraku-ji temple has a long history, it was really useful to listen to the head priest’s explanations while we were touring the temple. I was able to see things that have not yet been opened to the public. Also, he had me hit the bell.

Breakfast

The breakfast after the service was made by his wife and was really excellent. Including the homemade rice porridge, cooked radish, rolled egg, grilled eggplant with a tip of miso (dengaku), the dishes were rich in variety and truly tasty.