At OTERA STAY, in addition to accommodation, we have held unique temple events such as zazen sessions, sutra copying, shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), and traditional culture workshops.
For experiences you can regularly participate in at each location, such as zazen, meditation, sutra copying, and morning service, pleasesee our Experience GuideLatest initiatives are also posted on ourofficial Instagram.
Past Events
Records of past events (events have concluded).
2023
- EventChildren accepted at nursery and elementary schools! Parent-child workation implemented
Gaiax Co., Ltd., in collaboration with the Nachikatsuura Tourism Organization (NACKT), utilized its OTERA STAY Temple Hotel Daitaiji (775 Shimowada, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture) to implement a local
2021
- NewsTemple Camp Daitaiji, a permanent temple campsite, grand opens in June 2021!
In June 2021, Temple Camp Daitaiji, a permanent campsite, RV park, and tent sauna, will grand open at Daitaiji in Nachikatsuura!
2020
- Event[Report] Temple Hotel Shodenji hosted a large brush calligraphy event! (January 2020)
On Saturday, January 11, we held the first collaborative event between popular calligrapher Kosugi Taku, who is very active in Paris and Japan, and OTERA STAY: "Large Brush Calligraphy." Mr. Kosugi's profile and the event held
2018
- EventAwaken to a self beyond expectations! Self-Innovation Academy - FREE yourself, CREATE yourself, 1st term (all 6 sessions)
- EventEnjoy life to the fullest! The recommendation for self-innovation entrepreneurship - The ultimate mindset for those who want to innovate themselves
- EventWould you like to make time to reflect on yourself after work? Tokyo Night ZEN Club vol. 5, starting with a zazen session
- EventSeize opportunities and live beautifully. Sanmei Course (all 10 sessions)
- Event[#MoxibustionBeautyClub] Gently Resolve Spring's Unstable Skin with Oriental Medicine Vol.02
- EventEasy for Beginners! Traditional Craft Tsumami Zaiku Experience at a Temple (Obidome or Brooch & Hair Clip Making) Vol.1
- EventThe Chief Priest is a Former Silicon Valley Accountant? [Breakfast Included] Morning Meditation Session Kokoro Tera GRID Vol.12
- Event11th Tokyo Morning ZEN Activity Club (Guest: Shojin Ryori Researcher / Food Analyst Rena Aso)
- Event12th Tokyo Morning ZEN Activity Club (Guest: Japanese Sword Researcher Paul Martin)
- Event13th Tokyo Morning ZEN Activity Club (Guest: Takeshi Hakamada, CEO & Founder of i space Inc. / Representative of HAKUTO)
- EventWhy not make time to reflect on yourself after work? Tokyo Night ZEN Activity Club starting with a zazen session
- Event[#MoxibustionBeautyClub] Gently Resolve Spring's Unstable Skin with Oriental Medicine Vol.01
- Event15th Tokyo Morning ZEN Activity Club (Guest: Masako Ikehara, Representative of MANABICIA)
- Event[Self-Cleanse at the Temple] Delicious Sweets, Crystal Bowl Music Appreciation, and Cultural Property Buddha Statue Appreciation Vol.08 (Performer: Kaoru Hagiwara)
- EventKabuki Makeup Play Experience & Temple Manners Course (with souvenir)
- EventWhy not make time for self-reflection after work? Tokyo Night ZEN Club starting with a zazen session
2017
- EventIs the chief priest a former Silicon Valley accountant? [Breakfast included] Morning Meditation Session Kokoro Temple GRID Vol.10
- EventOn the night of the new moon at the beginning of 2018, why not reflect on yourself for 2018 at a temple? Tokyo Night ZEN Club starting with a zazen session
- EventThe world of Sanmei starting from the new moon. Knowing "self" and "other" through learning (10-session course)
- Event<With individual advice> Introduction to fortune-telling by a Buddhist nun & Juzu making experience. Why not make a rosary perfect for the current you?
- EventLet's discover the "changing self" and "unchanging self" revealed by palmistry. Repeat visitors welcome
- EventWhy not face yourself with Kigaku fortune-telling? Comes with a guardian bead that can also be used for making rosaries
- EventFREE yourself, CREATE yourself: Self-Innovation Course by a chief priest who was a former Apple US VP & former foreign company accountant (3 sessions)