Habanobo, a shukubo (temple lodging) located at the eastern edge of Mt. Minobu, offers a retreat for restoring the body and mind. With a history of 740 years, this serene space allows guests to experience shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine), sutra chanting, meditation, and calligraphy in a tranquil environment. Free from modern distractions, the temple provides a rare opportunity for self-reflection. Escape from daily life and immerse yourself in history and nature, embracing a unique experience that nurtures both mind and spirit.
Retreat Plans
Japanese Room Plan with Dinner& Breakfast- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
This plan includes 2 meals. We serve Shojin-Ryori, Buddhist cuisine (100% plant based), prepared with a lot of care by the wife of our chief monk. It will be not only tasty and nutritious meals but also a special experience to have Shojin-Ryori at a Japanese temple!
Standard Plan〈without meals〉- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
This plan does not include meals. As the restaurants around our temple have relatively short opening hours, we strongly recommend you to have dinner before your check-in, and buy something to eat for breakfast in advance.
Kuonji holds a dawn prayer service daily, attended by locals, pilgrims, and monks studying at the temple.
Fee：Free of charge
Meditation is a method of training in which you must adjust your breathing and reflect upon yourself. You can feel refreshed by focusing on your presence and the nature around you.
Fee：¥1,000/person
Copying sutras is an important training in buddsism. This practice allows you to focus intently on the present moment.
Fee：¥1,500/person
Water purification rituals are a common element in myriad spiritual practices. In Nichiren, practitioners pour water over themselves, symbolizing their responsibility for their own spiritual life and growth. Available from October to April.
Fee：¥2,000/person
More About Us
Habanobo is a historic shukubo in Mt. Minobu, offering more than just accommodation—it is a retreat for restoring inner balance. Following the philosophy that time spent in a shukubo is a form of spiritual training, we do not provide TVs or entertainment in rooms or common areas, creating a peaceful setting for self-reflection. The evening service includes a dharma talk and an exhibition of Buddhist items, while mornings begin with a solemn ceremony at Kuon-ji Temple. Guests can enjoy carefully prepared shojin ryori, free from all animal products, and experience meditation, sutra transcription, and other mindful practices. Step away from the busyness of daily life and spend time in a space dedicated to peace and contemplation.
Environment
Habanobo is one of the oldest temple lodgings in Mt. Minobu, founded in 1280 by a samurai, Shijo Kingo Yorikiyo. Though affected by fire in the Meiji era, it was rebuilt, and the current main hall was reconstructed in 1990. The temple enshrines Nichiren Shonin, the guardian deity Shichimen Daimyojin, and Shijo Kingo and his wife. A unique pilgrimage route takes visitors through the grand temple gate and up the 287 steps of the Bodai Stairway, symbolizing a journey of self-purification. We invite you to visit Habanobo and experience the tranquility and spiritual renewal it offers.
| Address | 3493 Minobu, Minobu town, Minami Koma-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan |
| Website | https://www.habanobo.org/en/ |
| Booking | Advanced Booking Required |
| Language | English, Japanese |
