Really enjoyed our stay here. Two of the three of us participated in the calligraphy session which was fun, affirming and relaxing. The accommodation was clean and spacious. The temple and grounds were beautiful and you have the option of joining morning prayer which I did. We had breakfast inclusive and the flavours and quality of food was excellent - this was near the end of our 3 weeks in Japan and was my most delicious breakfast! Healthy, local, vegan food.
Most importantly the people were friendly and warm making us feel included and welcome. Thank you.
Aki Kokubunji Shukubo w/breakfast
Zen and sutra copying are available on reqest
- Private Room
- 5 TRAVELERS
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DESCRIPTION
This accommodation plan includes vegetarian meals breakfast and a morning service and Dharma talk.
We offer time and space for busy people to relax and have peace of mind.Up to 5 people can stay.
Please apply for the experience options of sutra copying and Zen meditation. You can enjoy a healing stay by experiencing sutra chanting or zazen meditation.
An extra fee is required for the experience. Please apply from [Options] on this page. The fee is the same for adults and children.
・Sutra chanting
・Zen meditation
*For guests wishing to “Goma-gyo”
“Goma-gyo” is available for a minimum of 3 people. Please make a request at the time of booking your stay or by message after confirming your reservation. An extra fee of 3,300 yen per person will be charged. Please pay in cash at check-in on the day of arrival.
※Please follow the temple use rules that we will inform you on the day of your stay.
■Children's Rates
We offer a children's rate that includes breakfast per night. Please apply from [Options]. Please make a reservation for junior high and high school students as an adult.
・Elementary school students
Please make sure to apply for "Child rate".
・Infant
Please apply for the "child's rate" if the infant uses a futon. Infants who do not use bedding do not need to apply. Please inform us of the number of infants and their ages at the time of reservation or after the reservation is confirmed.
■About Dinner
Dinner service is currently suspended. Please enjoy dinner at a restaurant in Saijo City.
#About the meals we serve
All food is locally produced and homemade. No five pungent roots(chinese chives, garlic, rakkyo, chives (onion), green onion), seafood or meat.
If you have any food allergies, please inform us at the time of reservation. We will not be able to accommodate your request if you inform us on the day of your stay.
#Recommended for dining out is "Bishu-nabe" (hot pot of sake).
There is a restaurant serving sake hot pot on Sake Brewery Street, a 5-minute walk away.
(https://hh-kanko.ne.jp/ginjyo/)
[Examples of your stay]
Here are some example of stay with optional services such as sutra chanting and zazen meditation. A floor plan of the temple is shown in the photos on this page. Please refer to it.
■Day 1
15:00- Arrival: Check-in will be accepted at the temple office. After check-in, you will be guided to a Shukubo lodging house inside the temple.
We recommend a walk around the grounds of the temple. Time passes slowly in the precincts of the temple, and the chirping of birds, croaking of frogs, and other voices of nature can be heard throughout the four seasons.
(If you apply for Goma-gyo 16:00- (about 40 minutes) Location: Gomado hall)
16:50- Sutra chanting and calligraphy (40 min. Location: Gomado hall)
17:40- Zazen (about 40 min. Location: main hall)
18:30- Dinner (Enjoy authentic vegetarian cuisine Location: Kyakuden (reception hall))
■Day 2
6:00- Morning service and Dharma talk (about 40 min. Where: Main hall)
7:00- Breakfast (Enjoy morning vegetarian dishes. Place: Kyakuden back room)
After breakfast, please feel free to explore the grounds at your leisure.
10:00 Departure Check-out time is 10:00.
[Notice]
・Please note that the time and location are subject to change for any reason.
・We can adjust the time according to your schedule and preference. Please feel free to contact us.
●Check-in information
Check-in is available at the temple office. After receiving your check-in, you will be guided to the temple and the Shukubo lodging house.
Check-in hours are from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please note that if you arrive after 8:00 p.m. without informing us, we may not be able to accommodate you.
#For guests who apply for experiences
For those who apply for Shakyo, Zen meditation, and Gomagyo, we will consult with you in advance to determine the time for each experience. Please arrive in time for the determined time. If you are unable to participate in an experience due to late arrival, the experience fee will not be refunded.
#For guests ordering dinner
Dinner is served from 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to arrive in time for dinner.
●Access
・10 minutes walk from North Exit of "Saijo Station" of JR Sanyo Main Line
・20 minutes by car from Higashi-Hiroshima Station on the Sanyo Shinkansen Line
・30 minutes drive from Hiroshima Airport
・2 minutes drive from Saijo IC on Sanyo Expressway
※Free parking is available (20 spaces)
●About Aki Kokubunji Temple
Aki Kokubunji Temple is an ancient temple built 1,300 years ago by an imperial decree of Emperor Shomu.
Even today, historic sites from that time still remain within the precincts of the temple, offering a glimpse into the temple's history. The Niomon Gate, said to have been built in the Muromachi Period, and the Gomado Hall, built in the late Edo Period, are designated as important cultural properties by Higashi-Hiroshima City, as are the two Yakushi Nyorai statues in the Yakushido Hall, which are the principal images.
ABOUT THIS ROOM
Room type
Private Room
Traveler number
5people
Size
Bedrooms
2rooms
Futons
5futons
Beds
No bed
Others
0
Bathrooms
2rooms
Toilets
2toilets
BED CONFIGURATION
寝室1（和室）：布団2組
寝室2（和室）：布団3組
AVAILABILITY
Check-in
15:00 - 20:00
Check-out
10:00
Host Approval
Required
Minimum nights
1 night
Maximum nights
30 nights
HOUSE RULES
Guest will be given the rules during their stay.
We smply ask that you respect the temples
rules and most of all stay relaxed.
ROOM FEATURES
EQUIPMENT
- Bathtub
- Balcony
- Desk
- Air Conditioning
AMENITIES
- Face Towel
- Bath Towel
- Bed Sheets
- Bath Mat
- Hand Soap
- Hand Sanitizer
- Disposable Mask
- Body Soap
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Detergent
- Tableware
- Kitchenware
- Toothbrush
- Pajamas
- Hangers
OTHERS
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
PROPERTY RATES
Daily price
¥14,168
Weekend price
Not set
Cleaning fee
Free of charge
1 week discount
Not set
2 week discount
Not set
Monthly discount
Not set
Additional cost per person
¥14,168/night(with tax) From the first 2 people
Weekend additional cost per person
Not set/night(with tax) From the first 2 people
The actual price may differ from the rates above, due to date or season of reservation. Consumption tax and service fees will be charged separately.
The “Total (Tax included)” displayed after entering the check-in and check-out dates and the number of guests already includes consumption tax and service fees. No additional charges will be added until the reservation is approved.
The “Total (Tax included)” displayed after entering the check-in and check-out dates and the number of guests already includes consumption tax and service fees. No additional charges will be added until the reservation is approved.
CANCELLATION FEE
- More than 8 days ago :0%
- 7 days before 〜 6 days before :20%
- 5 days before 〜 4 days before :30%
- 3 days before 〜 2 days before :40%
- 1 day before :50%
- The day :100%
- No-show :100%
PAYMENT METHOD
You can pay only by credit card.
STAY JAPAN User
Welcoming, special experience.
Posted 10 days ago
STAY JAPAN User
Amazing stay
We had a great stay and it was such a privilege. After 3 weeks in Japan this was our best breakfast. Note, the office for check in is right on site and there is a convenient limo bus from the closest station to the Hiroshima airport. If it's chilly it's worth dressing warmly as it is in all of Japan. We really appreciated being able to watch and participate in the morning prayers. For those that don't speak Japanese, we don't, the monk is humble and can certainly communicate better than he thinks. This is a must stay for those open to the experience. The meal was vegan for those with any sensitivities and completely natural. Proud sand wonderful people. Open and sharing.
Posted 29 days ago
STAY JAPAN User
Intimate and peaceful stay in a beautiful setting
This was the highlight of our two week vacation in Japan. The meals were unparalleled! The amount of care and attention invested in each item of dinner and breakfast were evident in the flavors of every bite. We elected for the gomagyo, which gave us the opportunity to learn calligraphy and do meditation with the head priest, which I highly recommend. Words cannot capture how special our stay was. We expected a unique experience, but we gained so much more.
Posted about 1 month ago
STAY JAPAN User
Sleeping at the temple
The experience was one in a lifetime and the hosts were very kind and helpful. The stay was great just like we expected. We booked the dinner and it was a good idea. Tasty and organic ingredients. We will recommend this place!
Posted 4 months ago
STAY JAPAN User
Posted over 1 year ago
ACCESS MAP
PROPERTY NAME
Aki Kokubunji Shukubo w/breakfast
STREET ADDRESS
Higashihiroshima shi Hiroshima
TRAVEL TIME
It takes 8 minutes on foot from JR Sanyo Main Line (Mihara - Iwakuni) saijou Station.
It takes 20 minutes by taxi from Sanyo Shinkansen Higashihiroshima Station.
NOTIFICATION NUMBER
M340015051
