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A Spiritual Journey With Shukubo Stays and Shojin Ryori Cuisine
Since ancient times, Nara has been a spiritual center and a place of pilgrimage. Traditionally, a shukubo was a temple lodging for Buddhist monks, but nowadays, some are open to visitors. Enjoy temple life and try Buddhist vegetarian cuisine called shojin ryori, or non-vegetarian kaiseki cuisine. Take a break from the stresses of daily life to nourish your body and soul.
- Shigisan Gyokuzoin Temple
- Shigisan Chogosonshi-ji Temple on Mt. Shigi has several temple lodgings (shukubo), including Shigisan Gyokuzoin Temple. Enjoy simple but comfortable accommodations, and optional activities such as meditation, prayer ceremonies, and sutra copying by reservation. Relax in the large communal bath, and enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine (shojin ryori) or kaiseki dishes. Shukubo Ikoma
- Shigisan Senjuin Temple
- Senjuin is the oldest temple lodging on Mt. Shigi, with rooms overlooking peaceful gardens. Choose between vegetarian shojin ryori and classical kaiseki dishes. The temple can organize zazen meditation, sutra or Buddhist image copying, or even waterfall meditation, with advanced reservation. Shukubo Ikoma
- Tonan-in Temple
- This beautiful temple on Mt. Yoshino welcomes visitors to stay, and is popular with Shugendo practitioners climbing sacred Mt. Omine. The entrance to the temple is distinguished by a pagoda and a weeping cherry tree. Poet Matsuo Basho is believed to have stayed at the temple in 1684. History & Culture Yoshino
- Genmaian
- You don't have to stay at a temple to try Nara's delicious vegetarian dishes, prepared with local ingredients. Genmaian is an organic vegetarian restaurant near Horyuji Temple. Dishes include seasonal vegetables, tofu and brown rice. The restaurant, surrounded by a traditional garden, encourages peaceful enjoyment. Vegetarian-friendly Horyuji Temple
