Facilities How to spend your time
  • Arrival
    15:00〜18:00

    Go up the stairs and pass through the gate. You will see the main hall on your left. After bowing once towards the main hall, please enter through the entrance on your right. The temple staff will welcome you. In Buddhism, even daily actions are considered to be ascetic practices. During your stay, please consider even the most ordinary actions as training.

  • Bathing
    16:00〜18:00

    In Buddhism, taking a bath is an important part of training as it is meant to "purify oneself by removing dirt." Please cleanse your body and mind.

  • Free time
    15:00〜18:00

    Take a walk around the area or relax in your room.
    You can also experience ascetic practices.

  • Dinner
    18:00〜

    Our meals are vegetarian. This is because in Buddhism, killing is forbidden and meat cannot be eaten. Having meals is also considered to be an act of asceticism in Buddhism. You may eat in the hall or in your room.

  • Evening prayer
    19:00〜20:00

    Prayers will be offered in the main hall of the Habanobo.
    There will also be an explanation about Mt. Minobu and a lecture on how to pray properly.
    Please note that this service may not be available or the time may change depending on the circumstances of the priest.

  • Curfew and lights out
    21:00

    Prayers will be offered in the main hall of the Habanobo.
    There will also be an explanation about Mt. Minobu and a lecture on how to pray properly.
    *Please note that this service may not be available or the time may change depending on the circumstances of the priest.

  • Kuonji Temple Morning
    Service and Walk
    Summer: 5:30 a.m. / Winter: 6:00 a.m.

    The morning service is held at Kuonji Temple every morning, and anyone is welcome to join. You can feel the drums and the chanting of the sutras resounding throughout your whole body.
    Afterwards, if you wish, the priest will take you on a tour of the historical sites in the town.
    Summer: April 1 to the end of September
    Winter: October 1 to the end of March

  • Breakfast
    8:00

    You may enjoy a vegetarian breakfast once back in the temple.

  • Free time
    8:00〜10:00

    Experience ascetic practices, visit Gosoan, Gobyousho and Sanmon, Bodaitei, or take the ropeway to the Okunoin Shishinkaku at the summit of Mt. Minobu

  • Departure
    5:00〜10:00

    Thank you very much for your stay. We sincerely hope you have a safe trip home. We look forward to seeing you again.