Temple Hotel Shoden-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple with over 400 years of history, offering a tranquil retreat in the heart of the city. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in a newly built residential building from 2015 while immersing themselves in Buddhist practices such as sutra copying, prayer bead making, and amulet crafting. By stepping away from the busyness of daily life and taking time to retreat, you can rediscover a sense of peace and tranquility.
Retreat Plans
《Whole House》Sakura 1F + Tachibana 2F- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
【1F sakura (45 ㎡)】
There are one bedroom, one living/dining room with full equipped kitchen, one bathroom and one restroom.
The bed room has two king-size beds and plus there is a sofa bed in the living room. The bathroom, which is separated from the toilet, has a big bath tab – please take a bath and have a relaxing time!
【2F tachibana (45 ㎡)】
There are one Japanese style bedroom, one living/dining room with full equipped kitchen, one bathroom and one restroom. The bedroom has two double-size Futons (Japanese bedding). The living/dining can be used as a tea room in the day and as an extra sleeping room if you need.
Standard Plan 2F- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
There are one Japanese style bedroom, one living/dining room with full equipped kitchen, one bathroom and one restroom.The bedroom has two double-size Futons (Japanese bedding). The living/dining can be used as a tea room in the day and as an extra sleeping room if you need.
Standard Plan 1F- Duration: From 2 days/1 night
- Date: Available All Year
- Price: Prices vary by season. Please check the official website for details.
There are one bedroom, one living/dining room with full equipped kitchen, one bathroom and one restroom.
The bed room has two king-size beds and plus there is a sofa bed in the living room. The bathroom, which is separated from the toilet, has a big bath tab – please take a bath and have a relaxing time!
- Buddhist rosary making workshop (30~60min)
Fee：¥3,000 - Amulet making workshop (30~60min)
Fee：¥3,000 - Sutra Copying workshop (30~60min)
Fee：¥3,000
More About Us
At Temple Hotel Shoden-ji, you can center yourself through Buddhist experiences such as sutra copying, prayer bead making, and amulet crafting, guided by the master priest Tamura of Shoden-ji Temple. These practices help clear the mind and bring a sense of peace.
Choose from short stays, full house rentals, or long-term retreats to step away from digital overload and reset your life’s rhythm. Temple events and activities are also available (schedule confirmation required, some fees may apply).
Conveniently located in the city, Shoden-ji allows you to maintain your daily routine while experiencing a refreshing temple stay retreat. Take a break, find peace, and reconnect with yourself.
Environment
Built in 1602, Shoden-ji once served as the Edo branch of Nichiren Shoshu. The main hall enshrines Bishamonten-o, the patron god of Buddhism, and is revered by many. Guests stay in a comfortable two-story residential building, newly built in 2015, featuring private rooms and baths. Despite its city location, Shoden-ji offers a serene retreat where you can relax and refresh your mind in a peaceful atmosphere.
| Address | 1-12-12, Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
| Website | https://oterastay.com/shodenji/en/ |
| Contact | https://oterastay.com/shodenji/en/contact/ |
| Booking | Advance Booking Required |
| Language | English, Japanese |
