One night in a traditional temple in Japan

I'm planing to go to Japan in April.

After some research I decided to sleep just in Tokyo and Kyoto.

My wife and I are planning to stay in a hotel similar an IBIS or Formule 1, a simple place only to sleep.

I'm reserving one night to sleep in a traditional Japanese Temple. My question is where is the best place to do it, near Tokyo or near Kyoto?

Best Answer

Koya-san is the ultimate overnight temple experience, and accommodates English-speakers easier than anywhere in Japan.

However, if it is too far out of the way, Myoshin-ji in Kyoto also permits overnight stays. Temples in Kamakura, about an hour south of downtown Tokyo, do as well.

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Can you stay in a Japanese temple?

Many Buddhist temples in Japan offer visitors a chance to stay overnight and experience the daily life of the temple, from vegetarian meals, to prayers and meditation. A Japanese temple stay offers peace and tranquility, and the opportunity to experience life at a slower pace.

What is a shukubo in Japan?

The Japanese word shukubo literally means \u201csleeping with the monks.\u201d Shukubo is an accommodation experience in which the traveler lodges within a Buddhist temple.

Why might a Japanese person go to a temple?

Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are dotted around Japan\u2014but how are they different? Shrines are built to serve the Shinto religious tradition and are characterized by a torii gate at the entrance. Temples are built to serve the Buddhist religious tradition and are characterized by a sanmon gate at the entrance.

What is a Japanese temple called?

Japanese temples are called tera (\u5bfa), sometimes preceded by an honorary prefix \u201co\u201d as a sign of respect, a formula regularly used in Japan. The second name is ji (the kanji is the same as tera). One last kanji can refer to a temple; it's the kanji in (\u9662).

How to stay overnight in a temple in Japan

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