Koyasan Saizenin

This retreat is home to 3 gardens designed by Mirei Shigemori, one of which lays claim to being one of the first gardens in Koyasan. Designated as a national preserved treasure in February 2010. Tatami-floored guestrooms feature a seating area with futons, flat-screen TV, and a safety deposit box. Guests may have their luggage stored, and use the parking lot free of charge. Enjoy healthy vegetarian cuisine for both dinner and breakfast in the dining room. - This facility is a temple lodging. *Temple lodgings were originally accommodation facilities for Buddhist priests and practitioners, but they now also accept regular tourists. A Buddhist temple is also located on site, so both staff and priests will offer hospitality to guests. - At this temple lodging, guests can enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine. *Buddhist vegetarian cuisine follows Buddhist precepts and is prepared with vegetables, beans, and other plant derived ingredients. - When staying at this temple lodging, guests can experience the following. - Sutra Transcription: Transcribe Buddhist sutras. - Religious Service: Observe a ritual where a Buddhist priest chants sutras, etc. [Notes] The above experiences are current as of Aug. 17, 2017. Provision of the experiences may be cancelled or experiences may not be available depending on the day. And depending on the type of experience, advance notice or a fee may be required, so for those interested in the experiences, please make sure to contact the temple lodging in advance for details.