Temple Experince

Shukubo Hogenji offers various “temple experiences” for guests.
Please enjoy this precious time to casually experience the temple.

Please make reservations for these experiences.
Please contact us if you wish to participate.

Why don’t you start your day at the temple? Morning is the golden hour of the temple. You can start your day with sutra chanting, cleaning, meditation, morning tea, and talking. You can start your day with sutra chanting, cleaning, meditation, morning tea, and talking. Fee: Included in the accommodation fee (participation is optional). Time required: about 1 hour

We will read sutra together with the chief priest in the main hall in the morning.
Why don’t you spend a refreshing start to the day at the temple?
We use a sutra book with furigana and read slowly, so there is no need to worry even if this is your first time.
Please feel free to join us.

Fee: Included in the accommodation fee (participation is optional).
Time required: approx. 20 min.

Living in the modern world, we are constantly exposed to a great deal of information.
In such a situation, our minds tend to regret the past and worry about the future more than necessary.
In the extraordinary space of a temple, you will be away from the world and face yourself in the “here and now”, which will bring you tranquility and peace of mind.

Fee: Included in the accommodation fee (participation is optional).
Duration: 20 minutes

Scribbling sutras is an important practice that has a place in the sutras.
Although people today rarely use a brush anymore, it is still a very important practice.
Why don’t you try to concentrate on the “now” moment, forgetting all your thoughts, and quietly brush strokes one at a time?

Cost: 2,000 yen/person
Duration: 30-60 minutes

Scribbling sutras is an important practice that has a place in the sutras.
Although people today rarely use a brush anymore, it is still a very important practice.
Why don’t you try to concentrate on the “now” moment, forgetting all your thoughts, and quietly brush strokes one at a time?

Cost: 2,000 yen/person
Duration: 30-60 minutes

Learn about basic Buddhist teachings from the abbot in a lecture format. The lecturers will explain as gently as possible the basic knowledge of Buddhism, such as the impermanence of all actions, the law of no-self, and the suffering of all beings. This course will be an opportunity for you to reflect on your own life.

Japanese only.

Cost: 5,000 yen/person
About 90 minutes

Tent sauna equipment is available for rent.
You can enjoy the tent sauna in the courtyard of the inn.
The sauna will be set up by the guests themselves.

Please inquire for details.

This is one of the practices that anyone can try, although the hurdle is a bit high.
The water is poured over the head to purify the body and mind.
Under the guidance of a priest, you will learn the meaning and history of suigyo, and purify your mind and body.

Cost: 5,000 yen/person
Time: About 30 minutes
In principle, reservations can be made for two or more people.
Includes rental of white costumes and loincloths. Women should bring their own swimsuits, etc.
After the water exercise, please take a bath at the lodgings where you are staying. Please bring warm clothes and a change of clothes for the trip from the temple.

Meetings and remote work can be held in the main hall or Japanese-style room of a temple.
Please consider remote work in unique locations such as the main hall or a Japanese-style room.
You can concentrate with a clearer head than usual.

Cost： 5,000 yen / half day (up to 4 people)

Please feel free to contact us for other details.