Shodenji — Tokyo, Shiba Temple Lodging

ABOUT TEMPLE HOTEL

About the temple lodging

Matsuryuzan Shodenji (commonly known as "Shodenji," Nichiren sect) is a temple in Shiba, Tokyo, with a history of approximately 400 years.

Shodenji renovated its kuri (temple living quarters) adjacent to the main hall within the temple grounds into accommodation for the general public, opening as a temple lodging in July 2019. The temple's wish to "open the temple to more people and encourage them to visit" has begun in the form of a temple lodging.

FACILITIES

Facilities

Check-in / Check-out: IN 16:00〜 (unattended check-in, available anytime) / OUT 11:00 Each residence features a keypad auto-lock door.
Amenities: Air conditioning / Kotatsu (Japanese heated table, winter only) / Full-size kitchen / Refrigerator / Full set of cooking utensils and tableware / Washer-dryer / Microwave / Toaster / Electric kettle / Bluetooth speaker
Toiletries: Towels / Bath amenities (100% organic shampoo, conditioner, body soap) / Coffee set
Meals: Meals are not provided (no dinner or breakfast). You can cook your own meals in the kitchen in each room.
Before booking: ・There is a railway line nearby. Train sounds may be audible inside the rooms. ・Other guests may occupy the upper and lower floors. The entrance is shared. ・There is no parking available. ・Temple viewing requires a reservation.

LODGING

Guest rooms

The residential building, newly built in 2015, is a two-story independent dwelling with one room on each floor. Each room is a 1LDK with a bath, and the entire building can be rented, accommodating up to 10 guests in total.
Rates vary depending on the date and number of guests. Please check availability and rates using the booking button.

Sakura room (1st floor): 45㎡. Two low-profile king-size beds, a double-size sofa bed, a full-size kitchen, and a large bathroom.
Tachibana room (2nd floor): 48㎡. Japanese-style bedroom (two single futons, two double-size futons). The living room features a tea room unit.
Entire temple house rental: 98㎡ (2 rooms) / Max 10 guests
Long-term temple lodging: Long-stay plan (consultation required). Commuting to work or school from the temple is also possible.

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ACTIVITIES

Experiences

We offer three experience courses deeply connected to Buddhism. Instruction is provided by Reverend Tamura of Shodenji. Please apply through "Experience Reservations" in the pre-check-in form sent after your booking (pre-payment required, Japanese language only). Please note that activities may be canceled depending on conditions on the day.

Juzu (Buddhist rosary) making workshop

Create your own juzu in the main hall of Shodenji.

Approx. 30-60 minutes

3,000 yen

Omamori (charm) making workshop

Create an omamori in the main hall of Shodenji.

Approx. 30-60 minutes

3,000 yen

Sutra copying experience

Copy Buddhist scriptures in the main hall of Shodenji.

Approx. 30-60 minutes

3,000 yen

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LOCATION

Directions

1-12-12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0014(View on Google Maps)

By train

A little over 10 minutes walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station South Exit or Toei Subway Daimon Station A1 Exit. 15 minutes walk from JR Tamachi Station West Exit. A taxi is recommended if you have large luggage upon arrival (approx. 700 yen).

From Haneda Airport

Tokyo Monorail → Hamamatsucho

Approx. 27 min

From Tokyo Station

JR Keihin-Tohoku Line / Yamanote Line → Hamamatsucho

Approx. 16 min

By car

There is no parking available. You may stop temporarily to load or unload luggage. Please use nearby coin-operated parking lots.

From Haneda Airport

Shuto Expressway Wangan Line → Shiba

Approx. 25 min.

From Tokyo Station

Hibiya Dori

Approx. 17 min.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Check-in is from 4:00 PM (unattended), and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Please inform us of your estimated arrival time. If you expect to be late, please let us know as soon as possible.

There are two rooms in total (Sakura no Ma and Tachibana no Ma), and the entire building can also be rented. The entire building can accommodate up to 10 guests.

Shodenji cannot accept luggage deliveries to the facility. As it is an unattended location, staff cannot receive or store luggage. If you need to send luggage, please arrange for it to be held at a delivery service branch office and pick it up yourself.

There is no parking available. You may stop temporarily to load or unload luggage. Please use nearby coin-operated parking lots.

Yes, children are welcome. Children aged 3 and over are counted as adults. Children aged 0-2 (sleeping in the same bed as a parent) are free and do not receive a futon.

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