Temple Hotel Daitai-ji, a Zen temple in Nachikatsuura-cho, Wakayama, has a rich 1,200-year history. Nestled along the World Heritage Kumano Kodo trail, it offers a serene escape surrounded by nature’s beauty. Take a break from daily life and reconnect with yourself through meditation, sutra copying, the Morning Porridge experience, and more. The temple also welcomes pets at its lodgings and campsites. Immerse yourself in temple life and enjoy a truly special retreat.
Retreat Plan
Main Guest Room (max. 8 persons)- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
It’s a spacious traditional Japanese room.It consists of five small and medium-sized rooms separated by a fusuma (Japanese sliding door), and can be used flexibly according to the number of people and purposes. There are also two rest rooms and one bathroom which are shared with our campsite guests. Additionally we have a private shower room for you. The main building has two entrances and the one is privately for you to the Main Guest Room. Otherwise the Main Guest Room has a large communal kitchen area.
Temple Hut (max. 2 persons)- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
The Temple Hut is a cozy Japanese-style room.
It is located right next to the main hall and has its own restroom inside the room.
The bath is shared but you are the only one who uses it when you take a bath.
Zazen is a basic Zen training method in which you sit upright, regulate your breathing, and achieve peace of mind.
Time: 6:30am~
Fee: ¥1,500
You can create your own Goshuin as proof that you have visited Daitai-ji Temple.
Time: 3:30pm/4:30pm/5:30pm/7:30pm~
Fee: ¥1,000/per person
This is a training that has been handed down since the Asuka period, in which you copy the sutras that contain the teachings of Buddha.
Time: 3pm/4pm/5pm/8pm~
Fee: ¥1,500/per person
More About Us
Nachi Daitai-ji is a historic Zen temple celebrating its 1,200th anniversary. In the past, temples were an integral part of daily life—a place where anyone could visit to find peace and clarity. To revive this tradition in modern times, Daitai-ji now welcomes guests for retreats.
Here, you can immerse yourself in meditation surrounded by the sounds of the forest, experience Sutra chanting in serene silence, admire Buddhist statues, and savor the rich flavors of the Morning Porridge. For accommodations, the temple offers both guest house stays and private detached houses, with spacious shared areas that provide a uniquely tranquil temple atmosphere.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful escape from daily life or a restful base for your Kumano Kodo journey, Daitai-ji offers the perfect setting to reconnect with yourself.
Environment
Daitai-ji is a historic sacred site of medicinal healing, founded about 1,200 years ago by Saichō, the founder of Mount Hiei. Located along the Kumano Kodo road in Nachikatsuura-cho, the temple is said to have originated from a statue of Yakushi Nyorai, carved by Saichō to seal off a giant snake.
Nestled in the hills along the Ota River—whose source is the same as the famed Nachi Falls—Daitai-ji offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by towering trees over 100 years old. Here, under a sky full of stars and immersed in the soothing sounds of the forest, you can experience a deep connection with nature in this truly special place.
| Address | 775 Shimowada, Nachikatsuura-cho, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama, Japan |
| Website | https://oterastay.com/en/daitaiji/ |
| Phone | ＋81-80-2781-3483 |
| Booking | Advanced Booking Required |
| Language | English, Japanese |
