Stunning location, perfect cleaning, very helpful and kind staff

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Located in a tranquil village, the unique experience of staying in a historic temple makes the trip memorable. The chief monk and staff are friendly.

Stayed in August 2025

The staff is there until certain hour, so check-in times are not very flexible. The shower was outside our room, but just a few meters away.

Amazing old style temple with awesome road that takes you to the hotel. There is a small common kitchen you can use to prepare a small dinner or breakfast. There was also a common bathtub that was very good.

Stayed in June 2025

I loved this peaceful, quiet little place. I loved bell ringing, prayers, zen meditation and made the most out of the beautiful experience. I also enjoyed putting my legs into the river below. Thank you for having me :)

Stayed in July 2025

We had a lovely time at the temple! We had four of the temple experiences and in addition got to ring the dong at sunset which was very special! From the experiences we took the statue tour, the morning prayer, zazen meditation and the monk porridge! The chief monk at the temple gave us great insight into the buddhist practices, and now we have tools to use forward in our own meditations! Ameneties and lodging were good, and we felt very welcome at the site.

Stayed in July 2025

I had a fantastic time here. The head monk is very knowledgeable and speaks excellent English. The experiences offered are engaging and the area is beautiful.

Stayed in June 2025

We did a paid session on learning Japanese stamp making. The monk was nice but spent all our time on his phone and it would have been great to see him do a demonstration

A great place to stay and the temple was stunning

Stayed in June 2025

It is basic but you are staying at a temple ;)

Amazing temple experience. We did the morning ceremony, porridge and zen meditation. We really liked talking to the monk to get more ideas about Buddhism and learn more

Stayed in May 2025

Everything. It was a really special place

Stayed in May 2025

The only thing I can think to note is that the one outlet I could locate in my bedroom was very high on the wall. I had to move some furniture around to balance my phone while plugged in, because my charging cord was too short to reach the floor.

The property and room were both beautiful and very well maintained. The caretaker took great care to provide me details to make my stay comfortable, and I loved the extra experiences I added on (meal and meditation). I also loved touring the temple and learning about the artifacts through the links provided - a great touch. The caretaker also went beyond to make sure I had a ride to the train station upon my departure. The gift he provided was a very nice touch that I appreciated on my long journey home. It was a very peaceful and unique experience that I recommend to anyone passing through this area.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing really negative to say. Their website sets out very nicely what to expect and there were no surprises. Just a very charming spot nestled in a forest. If you’re tall (over 6 foot), be prepared to bump your head a few times. 😀

Very friendly and welcoming staff. A real treat to be able to do activities at the temple with the resident monk. Also a very short commute from the Taiji station. Heaters / air cons were provided, comfortable futons, large area of the temple with a few rooms including a dining room and of course the old temple and gardens are very charming. Also great value for money.

Stayed in April 2025

A (rental) car is almost a must to reach the temple

An absolutely amazing place to stay. The head moni is a marvelous host. It's worth joining some of the temple experiences as well to hear his great explanations of temple life and the building history. The guesthouse itself is very spacious, and has a lot of modern comforts as well despite the traditional simple looks. There's a big kitchen as well to make your own meals. We unfortunately could only stay for one day, but I'd really recommend staying several days if you can to really explore the area and soak up a bit of the tranquility of the place.

Stayed in April 2025

Really unique, lovely experience to stay in a Temple and do meditation in the morning with the Monks. Great stay

Stayed in March 2025

Amazing temple stay, especially the meditation in the morning with the monk. Serene place and such a wonderful staff. Would highly recommend

Stayed in January 2025

Very beautiful temple in the middle of the forest. I booked the sutra copying and the meditation in the morning and both were extremely enlightening and fascinating.

Stayed in January 2025

It’s quite far from the onsen town.

It’s quiet and relaxing. It makes you feel relax and peaceful. I had a chance to join the morning Buddhist meditation with the monks. It was a good experience and they’re very nice to explain to me about Zazen in English. It helps you to contemplate and cleanse your mind with all the hustle and bustle of the world.

Stayed in December 2024

Nothing.

A very unique and highly recommended experience if you wish to spend some time in the Japanese countryside, surrounded by beautiful nature. The stay at the temple hotel for me was also a one of a kind spiritual and cultural experience. Multiple beautiful surrounding towns are easily reachable by bike. Access is much easier if you have your own vehicle but not impossible with public transport. The nearest station is Taiji station and there is a bus running to the Temple hotel. Make sure to make note of the time tables in advance or arrange a taxi which takes around 6-7 minutes.

Stayed in December 2024

There is nothing that we would change

Everything about this accomodation was beyond my expectations. We arrived to a beautiful traditional room, guided to a private room for a wonderful evening vegetarian meal, and then walked the town until close of the temple. The futons were soft and comfortable, the room showed us how easy it would be to live under these conditions. Slept through the prayer session at the temple (unfortunately) at 6am but the breakfast was another marvellous meal in our private dining room.

Stayed in November 2024

a bit overpriced

the quietness, the essence, the possibility to experience the temple life for a glimpse...

Stayed in November 2024

Location is amazing but bit remote; need to drive for going out for dinner / breakfast (of bring yourself). No big deal, just to bear in mind. Near river, also at hotel, quite some mosquitos.

Great stay at very nice location. Super quiet, nice temple complex and perfect location for hikes and sightseeing around. Own car very much advised, easy parking at property. Room simple but clean, traditional bed in floor. Shared kitchen well equipped as well as the shared bathroom. We did not join any of specific rituals / events

Stayed in September 2024

Despite offering experiences like meditation, the breakfast is just monk-style porridge. The nearest restaurants/bars are a 10-minute drive away. It didn’t make a difference to us, but the option of having breakfast included could be a factor in choosing. There is a shared kitchen available with tables. It's clean and equipped with all the necessary tools.

The location is beautiful, special. Surrounded by greenery, Japanese style. The room we had was the largest, consisting of a hall, foyer, living room, and bedroom. The bathroom was external but private, with a sink area, two types of toilets (oriental and Japanese style), and a shower (without a window). The bedroom overlooks the inner zen garden, very charming. There is air conditioning.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing!

Everything! The early morning prayer is something everybody should do. Followed by the meditation with great explanation from the head-monk. We are completely inspired by this.

Stayed in August 2024

Our experience at the Temple Hotel was truly delightful. The peaceful and serene atmosphere made our stay so rejuvenating. The rooms were not only large and tidy, but the bed was also very comfortable. Exploring the beautiful surroundings and connecting with nature was a highlight for us. Participating in the morning prayer was a memorable experience. The staff was incredibly accommodating, arranging a taxi for us and providing valuable insights about the temple and its way of life. Although we only stayed for one night, we wished we could have extended our visit to explore more of the area. We are looking forward to returning to the Temple Hotel in the future.

Stayed in June 2024

I would suggest getting bug repellent or netting in the room outside for guests.

Staying in accommodation next to a temple and doing the zen training in the morning made tbe experience unique. Wonderful space. Easy to get to by local transport and great communication. Very tranquil. Stayed in a traditional room and the mattress was comfortable!

Stayed in May 2024