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
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 Precincts ・Duration: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: ¥1000 per person
Night Yoga
Evening yoga is held at the main temple hall. During springtime, you can enjoy yoga while admiring the cherry blossoms illuminated by lights. You can enjoy cool and comfortable yoga during warm summer nights, too. The sounds of forest echo in the temple grounds at autumn nights. Yoga while looking out at the moonlit garden is a truly special experience.
・Event date: Held at any time ・Location: Daitai-ji Temple Precincts ・Duration: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: ¥1000 per person
Night Meditation
This is an evening zazen experience held in a temple's Zazen-do. Zen meditation 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: Daitai-ji Zazendo ・Duration: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: ¥1000 per person
Night Sutra Copying
This is a night sutra copying experience. It will be held indoors, where the silence of the night calms the mind and improves concentration.
・Event date: Held at any time ・Location: Inside the Daitai-ji Temple ・Duration: Approximately 1 hour ・Participation fee: ¥1000 per person
For reservations, please contact us using the form below.