Temple Experiences

Zazen is a basic Zen training method in which you sit upright, regulate your breathing, and achieve peace of mind. At Daitai-ji, we also teach Zen quizzes, which are a characteristic of the Rinzai sect.

・Time: 6:30~
・ Participation fee: 1500 yen
・Advance reservations required

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Daitai-ji Temple has a collection of Buddhist statues from each period, including the Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, and Edo periods, and guided tours are available.

・Time: 18:30
・ Participation fee: 1000 yen
・Advance reservations required
・It may not be possible to hold the ceremony if the chief priest is absent. We recommend that you check in advance.

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You can create your own goshuin as proof that you have visited Daitai-ji Temple. There are samples of the characters to write, so you can create it with confidence.

・Time:
15:30～/16:30～/17:30～/19:30～
・ Participation fee: 1000 yen
・Advance reservations required
・It may not be possible to hold the ceremony if the chief priest is absent. We recommend that you check in advance.

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Part of the temple building has been renovated into a sauna room, allowing you to experience the harmony of Zen and sauna in a completely private space.

・Time:
11:30〜14:30
・ Participation fee: 8000 yen
・Advance reservations required

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This is a training that has been handed down since the Asuka period, in which you copy the sutras that contain the teachings of Buddha. By carefully copying each character, you can feel your mind calm, relax, and improve your concentration.

・Time:
15:00～/16:00～/17:00～/20:00～
・ Participation fee: 1500 yen
・Advance reservations required

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Morning porridge is traditionally served as a meal for monks at the temple. Warm porridge is known to improve blood circulation and metabolism, making you healthy from the inside out. We will guide you how to eat in a way unique to Zen temples: a way to feel and appreciate the value of the life you receive through a meal.

・Time: 8:30
・ Participation fee: 1500 yen
・Advance reservations required

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You can experience ringing the temple bell in the evening. If you would like to participate, please inform the staff when you check in.

・Time: 17:00~
・ Participation fee: Free
・Reservations can be made on the day

This is a morning service held in the main hall. Prayers are offered to the principal image, past priests, and deceased parishioners. Participants are offered a talisman to pray for good health.

・Time: 6:00
・ Participation fee: 500 yen
・Advance reservations required

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Listen to a sermon about the connection between Zen and saunas, and look at yourself and nature from a new perspective. The cold water bath is from the Ota River, which shares its source with Nachi Falls. It is a special sauna experience that sharpens your five senses and makes you feel one with nature.

・Experience times: 9:00~ / 11:30~ / 14:00~ (2 hours each)
・Participation fee: 5,000 yen/person
・Advance reservations required

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You can also experience strawberry picking at a nearby farm.

・Time and period: Please contact us
Price: 7500 yen/up to 4 people (1500 yen/person thereafter)
・Advance reservations required
* Inquiry required

You can experience Japanese culture at a local calligraphy class.

・Time and period: Please contact the school directly via the URL below. Pick-up and drop-off is also available. Please let us know that you are staying at Daitai-ji Temple to ensure a smooth process.
・Price: 5000 yen/person
・Advance reservations required

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A local dish from southern Wakayama Prefecture, it is a type of sushi that is characterized by its unique appearance and preparation method, and allows you to learn about the region's food culture.

・Details: Coming soon
*This experience is available only to guests staying at the hotel.

This experience allows you to chop firewood that has been cut in the surrounding area to help preserve the forest environment, for use in the sauna or camping.

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*This experience is only available to campers.

You can experience making bamboo lanterns using the bamboo on the temple grounds.
If you put a candle inside the bamboo lantern you made, it will create a fantastical interior decoration.

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*This experience is only available to campers.

This is evening yoga held in the main hall. It is a special experience while looking out over the moonlit garden.

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