Mt. Shigi Shukubo (temple lodgings) Experience | KANSAI NARA Treasure Travel (Nara/Kyoto/Osaka Japan)

PLAN:2DAYS

PRICE FROM 88,000 JPY

per person (for a group of 6 people)

MONTH:JAN/FEB/MAR/APR/MAY/JUN/JUL/AUG/SEP/OCT/NOV/DEC

CATEGORY:CUSTOM TRAVEL THEME/SAMPLE ITINERARY/SHORT TRIP

TAG:KYOTO/NARA/OSAKA/SHRINES AND TEMPLES/SHUKUBO

OVERVIEW

Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji Temple is located in a gorgeous location on Mt. Shigi, surrounded by nature and isolated from the busy city life below. It is dedicated to the deity of victory, Bishamonten. Japanese people travel here from all over the nation to pray for their personal dreams or business-related success.

Shukubo offers the opportunity to experience the traditional temple culture. Participate in rituals, try your hand at calligraphy and meditation, and enjoy a vegetarian dinner known as shojin ryori.Immerse yourself in the experience of training alongside the monks.

Be a Witness monks perform sacred rituals for the people, and enjoy the temple’s nostalgic feel at night with a breathtaking view over the Nara Basin.

DAY01

Osaka / Kyoto - Ikoma Region (Mt. Shigi)

This tour starts at 2:00PM. Perfect for excursions from Osaka or Kyoto. Make the most of your stay in Japan!
Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji Temple is blessed with time-honored religious customs and a culture-rich atmosphere. Imagine yourself in old Japan, exploring sacred buildings and paths preserved for hundreds of years.

Don't just visit the temple, but stay overnight in this special tour to experience a deeper level of Japanese culture! Enjoy the magical evening atmosphere as the temple complex is illuminated by countless lanterns during a night. You can even try the special "Shojin-Ryori," the vegetarian meal of temple monks, served especially for you! (Switch to "Kaiseki-Ryori," a traditional Japanese course dinner with fish ingredients, if preferred.) Wrap up the night by checking out the beautiful view of Nara city from the temple terrace.
DAY02

Ikoma Region (Mt. Shigi) - Osaka / Kyoto

Every day in the early hours of the morning, temple monks pray for the people and devote themselves to ascetic training. Attend “Gomagyo,” a religious fire ritual in which temple priests pray for the granting of visitor’s wishes, and the reciting of “Daihan-nya-kitou,” which offers prayers for family safety, success in business, happiness, good luck, and more.

You can back Osaka/Kyoto by 0:00 PM.
Just 20 hours stay in temple but you can dive into the hart of Japanese culture!

PRICE DETAILS

PRICE

88,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 6 people)
94,600 JPY～/ per person (a group of 5 people)
99,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 4 people)
143,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 3 people)
165,000 JPY～/ per person (a group of 2 people)

PRICE INCLUDES

●A chartered transfer from/to Mt.koya
●An English speaking guide
●An overnight at syukubo ‘temple lodging’ and morning religious services
●meditation experience (OP)

CAR

Luxury wagon
*If you have a luggage, please let us know