Zenkoji Tokugyoubou Shukubo, Nagano, Japan

Zenkoji Tokugyoubou is a "shukubo" a lodging at a temple. Shukubo is similar to traditional Japanese inns but at a shukubo you can join their morning prayers and enjoy shojin ryori. It is a special austere, vegetarian meal for monks. Zenkoji Tokugyoubou is a shukubo of Zenkoji Temple which is one of the most well-known Buddhist temples in Japan. About 10 min. from JR Nagano Station by bus.

The rooms are traditional Japanese rooms with tatami mats. A light cotton kimono is offered.

Meals are offered at the guest rooms.

-Check-in: from 12pm (Noon) to 8pm.

Please call us if you are arriving after the last check-in time.

If you ordered dinner, please arrive by 6:30pm.

-Check out: 10am

*We can keep your luggage after the check-out time.

We only accept the payment by CASH. Please prepare in advance. ATMs available around JR Nagano Station.

-Dinner (Shojin Ryori) order: Reservations required in advance. -- until one day before the night you wish to have the Shojin Ryori. Arranged for 2 guests or more.

-Breakfast: Please order by the day before.

A recommended special event Oasaji : Morning Prayer and Temple Visit -- This is a monk's routine event held every morning. Admission 500yen per guest.

Time varies by season and month (eg: From 5:30AM in summer / From 7AM in winter ) No photos allowed.

We only accept the payment by CASH. Please prepare in advance. ATMs available around JR Nagano Station.

About 10 min from JR Nagano Station by bus. Take the bus (100Yen / from Bus Terminal #1) that will take you to Zenkoji Temple and get off at Daimon Stop. About 2 min walk from the bus stop. Our place is near the Zenkoji Temple but located one block behind the 'Sandoh' main street to the Zenkoji Temple.