Shukubo Hogen-ji offers a retreat space in harmony with the natural beauty of the Southern Alps. This exclusive, one-group-per-day accommodation features four rooms—one Western-style and three Japanese-style—providing a relaxing stay for families and groups. Guests can savor meals and wine made with local ingredients while enjoying the tranquil scenery of peach orchards. Various Zen practices, such as morning service, sutra copying, and temple cleaning, offer a profound experience to balance the mind and body.
Retreat Plans
Stay Plan with BBQ + Bonfire- 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 a BBQ set and a bonfire set with equipment rental. Enjoy BBQs and bonfires in the courtyard of the temple. BBQ ingredients are not included. Please bring your own BBQ ingredients and enjoy.
Standard Plan with Breakfast- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
Indulge in a breakfast experience like no other with our locally procured ingredients from Yamanashi – featuring rice, eggs, and miso and so on. Delight in the preparation of your morning meal in the tranquil setting of Temple Hotel`s kitchen. Following the morning ritual in the main hall, take the opportunity to unwind and relish a leisurely and attentive start to your day.
Morning is the golden hour of the temple. You can start your day with sutra chanting, cleaning, meditation, morning tea, and talking.
Fee: Included in the accommodation fee
In the extraordinary space of a temple, you will be away from the world and face yourself in the “here and now”, which will bring you tranquility and peace of mind.
Fee: Included in the accommodation fee
Scribbling sutras is an important practice that has a place in the sutras.
Fee: ¥2,000/per person
In the early morning, you can experience how “accumulating virtues” with each sweep will refresh your mind and body.
Fee: Included in the accommodation fee
More About Us
Shukubo Hogen-ji is a retreat lodge where guests can fully immerse themselves in the charm of the Southern Alps. A beautifully renovated traditional Japanese house is available for exclusive one-group-per-day stays, offering a private and serene environment for families and groups. Enjoy meals and wine made from local ingredients, BBQ and bonfires. Guests can also engage in Zen practices such as morning service, sutra copying, water purification, and temple cleaning to restore their inner balance. Additionally, Hogen-ji fosters a deep connection with the local community through programs like “Terakoya Hogen-ji” and “Temple Morning,” providing learning and mindfulness experiences. Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with yourself in a peaceful, natural setting.
Environment
Hogen-ji Temple was founded in 1596 by Nichika Shonin and belongs to the Nichiren sect of Buddhism. Located near the Southern Alps IC and Kofu Station, it is surrounded by serene fruit orchards. Committed to being an open temple for the community, Hogen-ji offers learning and mindfulness experiences through initiatives like “Terakoya Hogen-ji” and “Temple Morning.” In 1871, the temple’s main hall served as the temporary campus for Yoshida School, the predecessor of Yutaka Elementary School.
| Address | 218-1 Jugosho, Minami-Alps City, Yamanashi, Japan |
| Website | https://oterastay.com/hougen-ji/en/ |
| Booking | Advanced Booking Required |
| Language | English, Japanese |
