Shukubo experience - Shigisan Gyokuzo Temple

【Name of facility】
Nara Visitors Bureau

【Introduction, descriptions, and contents of activities】
Visitors to Shigisan can stay overnight in a traditional Buddhist temple lodging, called Shukubo. The price varies according to the number of guests per room and includes two meals (traditional Japanese vegetarian or Kaiseki course), the chance to stroll a lantern-lit path and an opportunity to join in on morning prayers. A few monks can also speak English, but communication is generally not a problem.

【Information provider】
Nara Visitors Bureau

【access】
Take the Nara Kotsu bus from JR Ouji Station on the Yamatoji Line.

【Availability in multiple languages】
Yes (incl. written materials)

【Available languages】
English,German

【Price range】
Under 5001-10000yen

【Price for adult(Unit: yen)】
10,000 - (2-person room) Prices differ for children. Please contact us for details. ; All fees include dinner and breakfast.

【Included in fare】
Prayer fee

【Payment】
On the spot

【Creditcard payment】
No

【Methods of reservation】
Online: email to info-ntf@nara-kankou.or.jp

【Methods of cancelation】
Online: email to info-ntf@nara-kankou.or.jp

【Conditions of resservation and cancelation】
Reservation required 7 days in advance.
Cancellation 7 days prior to the reserved date: no charge; 2-6 days: 20%; the preceding day: 50%; the day of or no shows: 100% of total will be charged.

【Time required】
Overnight stay(with an accommodation)