Temple Hotel Shimano-bo, the oldest lodging in the Mt. Minobu area, celebrates its 750th anniversary in 2024. Nestled in a serene setting, it is surrounded by a historic main hall housing precious Buddhist statues and breathtaking seasonal landscapes. Guests can immerse themselves in morning and evening prayers, meditation, and sutra copying, offering a retreat from daily life. Embrace the tranquility of this sacred place, where history and nature come together to help you restore balance in mind and body.
Retreat Plans
Special guest room（Max.3 guests）- Duration: from 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
Newly renovated in 2024, room on the 1st floor with a beautiful view of the Japanese garden courtyard. With a washbasin. You can choose a plan from with 2 meals, 1 meal or without meals.
■Cuisine
We take pride in offering elegant and seasonal cuisine,mainly fresh, locally-harvested vegetables. Our menu features delicate dishes incorporating Minobu’s renowned yuba, celebrated for its healthful qualities.
■Others
Public bath・TV/air-con・amenities・WiFi available in all rooms
Japanese-style room (Max.12 guests)- Duration: from 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
You will have a private Japanese Tatami room to rest and sleep. The bathroom and restroom are outside of your room and shared with other guests.You can choose a plan with 2 meals, 1 meal or without meals.
■Cuisine
We take pride in offering elegant and seasonal cuisine,mainly fresh, locally-harvested vegetables. Our menu features delicate dishes incorporating Minobu’s renowned yuba, celebrated for its healthful qualities.
■Others
Public bath・TV/air-con・amenities・WiFi available in all rooms
In the morning, you can participate in the services and see the chanting sutra by dozens of monks at Kuon-ji Temple.In the evening, we will pray at the main prayer hall of Shimano-bo.
Fee：Included in accommodation fee
Taking time out in the extraordinary space of a temple, away from the daily grind, to confront your ‘present self’ can help to quieten and soothe your mind.”
Fee：Included in accommodation fee
It is an experience of chanting sutra while meditating. The chief priest will guide you, so even first-timers can feel at ease.
Fee：¥1,000/person
Copying sutras is an important training in buddsism. This practice allows you to focus intently on the present moment.
Fee：¥2,000/person
More About Us
Temple Hotel Shimano-bo offers a retreat experience that frees you from the busyness of daily life, providing deep healing for your mind. In the morning, you can join the service at Kuon-ji Temple, where the spiritual energy of Mt. Minobu helps purify your thoughts. In the evening, spend quiet moments in the temple’s main hall, reflecting and praying in a peaceful atmosphere.
Meditation allows you to step away from an information-filled world and reset your mind by focusing on the present moment. In Shoudaigyo (chanting meditation), reciting Buddhist sutras aloud helps stabilize and deepen your meditation. Through Sutra Copying and Shabutsu (Buddha Image Tracing), each brushstroke allows you to release distractions and center yourself.
Immerse yourself in the serenity and tradition of this historic temple, and experience a profound sense of self-reflection and renewal.
Environment
Temple Hotel Shimano-bo is a historic lodging nestled in the natural beauty of Mount Minobu. The temple grounds are adorned with seasonal flowers such as weeping cherry blossoms and vibrant azaleas. The main hall houses precious Buddhist statues from the Muromachi period (1336–1573), creating a solemn and sacred atmosphere.
Conveniently located at the entrance of the Higashitani approach, the temple is just a short walk from the Monzenmachi district, perfect for strolling and exploring local shops. Surrounded by lush nature, it offers a tranquil retreat where you can relax, reflect, and heal your mind.
| Address | 3543 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi, Japan |
| Website | https://oterastay.com/en/shimanobo/ |
| Contact | https://oterastay.com/en/shimanobo/contact/ |
| Booking | Advanced Booking Required |
| Language | English, Japanese |
