A special experience of spending the night at a temple
Daitai-ji 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
During our 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 appreciating the Buddha statues, we will introduce you to the history behind the creation of each Buddha statue.
・Event date: Held at any time Location: Daitai-ji Temple grounds ・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: 1500 yen/person
Night Yoga
This is evening yoga held in the main hall. In spring, you can enjoy yoga while admiring the illuminated cherry blossoms. On summer nights, you can enjoy cool, comfortable yoga. On autumn nights, the sounds of insects echo through the temple grounds. Practicing yoga while looking out at the moonlit garden is a special experience. ・Details: Coming soon
Night Meditation
This is an evening zazen experience held in the zazen hall. Zazen is a basic Zen training method in which you sit upright, regulate your breathing, and achieve mental stability. You can enjoy a comfortable zazen experience while listening to the sounds of nature at night. ・Event date: Held at any time Location: Daitai-ji Temple Zazen Hall ・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: 1500 yen/person
Night Sutra Copying
This is a nighttime copying experience. It will be done indoors. The silence of the night will calm your mind and improve your concentration. ・Event date: Held at any time Location: Daitai-ji Temple ・Experience time: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: 1500 yen/person
For reservations, please contact us using the form below.
