I felt very welcomed and had an amazing experience. The facilities were great, beautiful and comfortable. The monks and staff were really friendly. I participated in a meditation session and they also offer other activities. The food was superb, tasty and well presented.

No complaints! I wish I knew what I was eating. Some of the dishes and ingredients are not familiar for westerners. The location is slightly remote and if you are carrying luggage is good to know that the closest train station doesn’t have coin lockers. Make sure you get off at Oji Station as the buses don’t run very often and you might need to get a taxi.

The location of the temple is incredible, you get the most beautiful views and exploring the area around the accommodation building is a must. It’s a quick train to Oji and then a bus; we figured it out on the day without any hassle at all. The fire ceremony was one of the most special and moving things we got the chance to experience in Japan, I’d recommend it to anyone. Food was delicious and the rooms are huge - the mattresses and pillows aren’t the most comfortable and we struggled to sleep a bit, but as it’s a temple we probably could have planned ahead and brought our own pillows to help with this.

This was one of the most beautiful places we’ve seen. Amazing traditional ryokan, great bath. Very friendly staff. The food was tasty! The overall experience is very special. The whole territory of the monastery is beautiful - both in the morning and at night. We took a little hike to the top of the hill, it was easy, and there’re sticks available.

Just be careful as some French tourists can be extremely rude and entitled - make sure to come to the rituals before them

A cozy stay with opportunity to experience buddhist culture. It helps that people understand the symbolism of the rituals. They speak some English and have pamphlets that explain the experiences you can purchase. We purchased the fire and chant ceremony and were blessed. It did not feel like there were many guests, so it was nice to enjoy the quiet baths and dinners. We hiked to the summit for about 20-30 min. Be sure to grab a hiking stick along the way. Very beautiful grounds and well maintained. We enjoyed the lit path at night. Yes, there are some bugs but surprisingly I didn't get many bites. Kaiseki meal was prepared beautifully with local ingredients of shiso, tofu, and pickled vegetables. They provide tea with your meal, so bring a water bottle to dinner, if you prefer.

Although there were maps of the area posted and signs all around, we were not always sure which way to go since everything was in japanese. We didn't mind finding other paths since all of them were beautiful and picturesque.

There is not enough space in this message box to give this place its rightful praise. I'll be short: if you want to stay at a Buddhist temple, eat spectacular food, sleep in a tatami room, bathe in an onsen, have amazing views over the surrounding landscape, meditate, experience authentic, spiritual Buddhist ceremonies, be welcomed by the nicest, most kind people you have ever met and go for a midnight stroll in a lantern-lit temple complex in the mountains - book this place right now! This is something extraordinary that you might never get to experience anywhere else in the world.

It was an exceptional experience. The reception was super warm and friendly, from the moment we arrived they offered us tea. The temples are impressive and the landscapes will take your breath away. The lodging building was impeccably clean and organized, the rooms were gigantic, and the treatment of the staff and both the dinner and breakfasts were exemplary experiences. The onsen (the traditional baths) was the highlight of the experience. But attending the ceremonies, especially the fire ritual is a unique experience not to be missed.

Truly a one of a kind stay. The staff were excellent and tended to our every need. Although the food was very simple (per tradition), every meal was delicious and very filling.

We loved to stay at this special temple complex for two nights. It is wonderful to live next to practicing monks, to join their fire ritual every morning and to wander around the complex in the evening with all the lanterns on. The food is well prepared, we especially liked the dinner (breakfast was okay). The room is very spacious and we slept very well on the futon mattresses. I found one mattress a bit to thin, but I found some spare ones in the closet so I slept on two and that made it perfect. We made a reservation for a sutra transcription lesson and that was nice as well. The monk explained some things which we really liked! Overall an experience we will not forget!!

There was nothing we didn’t like, the stay was just perfect! Here some things to know: The bathroom and washing facilities are basic, but that’s completely to be expected when staying at a temple and really very clean, spacious and quiet. The hotel rooms are in a separate building at the edge of the temple complex. So please don’t expect to literally stay in the same building as the monks. But it really is less then a minute away from all the tempels and the fire ritual, so you completely feel part of the whole atmosphere.

The grounds were beautiful and the staff were exceptionally welcoming. It was wonderful to stroll the grounds in the evening.

It would be nice to have an opportunity to learn more about the lifestyle of the monks who reside there. It would also we nice to be able to learn more about the Buddhist religion and faith from the perspective of those who reside there. I find it very interesting and perhaps an opportunity for a Q&A with the monks would be lovely.

Amazing experience in a beautiful temple. The location was stunning. We loved the temple, the common bathroom and the fire ceremony. The staff were incredibly nice and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast.

Getting to the temple can be a bit tricky. We went up by taxi and the ride wasn’t easy at all. There is a bus up to the hill but you still have to walk up hill with the luggage quite a bit