Buddhist temples called "shukubo" were originally accomodations for monks and worshippers, but in recent years, anyone is welcome, including tourists and foreigners.

Shugenin Habanobo is one of them, with a history of over 740 years. Spending time at a "shukubo" is an ascetic experience, thus there are no TVs or other luxuries in the rooms or lobby. The temple grounds are located on a hill with a great view of Mt. Takatori and it is the only "shukubo" in the mountains with a view of Mt. Shichimen.

During the evening service with guests, you may enjoy the dharma talk and exhibition of buddhist items. The meals are vegetarian, with no animal products even in the soup stock. We will also guide you through the morning service at Kuonji Temple. *Please note that we may not be able to accommodate your request due to the availability of priests.

Feel free to request other services such as praying service, memorial services, and other buddhist practices (sutra transcription, tracing the image of Buddha, sitting meditation, cleaning the temple, waterfall meditation, chanting, and chanting processions.)

Habanobo offers Shojin ryori for both breakfast and dinner.

Shojin ryori can be directly translated as “devotion cuisine,”
the word shojin means devoting oneself to training.
This cuisine is eaten by those who practice Buddhism.

Shojin ryori is a kind of Japanese traditional food.
However, it is rooted in Chinese Buddhism.

The meal is cooked with only plant based ingredients, such as vegetables and grains,
while animal products are avoided, according to its religious precept.