enjoy the night

A special experience of spending the night at a temple

Daitaiji Temple offers special experiences not only during the day but also at night.
Enjoy a pleasant time while looking at the beautifully lit temple grounds, the Buddha statue illuminated by the moonlight, and the stars in the night sky.

Even customers checking in at night can enjoy the temple at their leisure.

Night temple tour

This is a night temple tour. We provide explanations about temples and Buddhist statues, and guide you to prayer spots such as Inari Shrine. Yakushido has Buddhist statues from various eras, including Heian, Kamakura, Muromachi, and Edo. While actually appreciating the Buddha statues, we will introduce you to the background behind the creation of each Buddha statue.

・Event date: Held at any time
・Location: Daitaiji Temple precincts
・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour
・Participation fee: 1000 yen/person

night yoga

Evening yoga is held in the main hall. In spring, enjoy yoga while admiring the cherry blossoms illuminated by lights. You can enjoy cool and comfortable yoga on summer nights. The sounds of insects echo in the temple grounds on autumn nights. Yoga while looking out at the moonlit garden is a special experience.
・Event date: Held at any time
・Location: Daitaiji Temple precincts
・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour
・Participation fee: 1000 yen/person

night zazen

This is an evening zazen experience held in a zazendo. Zazen is a basic training method in Zen Buddhism that involves sitting with correct posture, regulating your breathing, and calming your mind. You can enjoy a relaxing meditation while listening to the sounds of nature at night. .
・Event date: Held at any time
・Location: Daitaiji Zazendo
・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour
・Participation fee: 1000 yen/person

night copying

This is a night sutra copying experience. This will be done indoors. The silence of the night calms the mind and improves concentration.
・Event date: Held at any time
・Location: Inside Taitaiji Temple
・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour
・Participation fee: 1000 yen/person

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