Kyoto Zen Buddhist Temple stays

The Nippon Foundation, in collaboration with five private temples and sub-temples, offers a program this year that allows Japanese and foreign guests to enjoy exclusive, upscale stays at Zen Buddhist properties throughout Kyoto.

Kyoto Map

Daijin Temple

A private Zen temple which is not open to the public, has a beautiful Karesansui garden beyond its elegant tea room.Visitors will be able to experience the real Zen by placing themselves in a life of Zen Buddhist monk.

Kaihouji Temple

A private Zen temple (not open to the public) where the monk will offer guests Chinesestyle vegetarian cuisine.Visitors will be able to experience the real Zen by placing themselves in a life of Zen Buddhist monk.

Kouunji Temple

A private Zen temple (not open to the public) popular for its Chisen Kaiyu style garden (Japanese garden with a path around a central pond and spring).

Shinnyoji Temple

A private Zen temple (not open to the public) that has an elegant Japanese garden. In the autumn, visitors will enjoy the colored leaves. Visitors will be able to experience the real Zen by placing themselves in a life of Zen Buddhist monk.

Youmeiin Temple

A private Zen temple (not open to the public) which is located in the designated UNESCO World Heritage, Tenryuji temple. Visitors will be able to experience the real Zen by placing themselves in a life of Zen Buddhist monk.

Mt. Daimonji Night view panorama hiking in Kyoto

Mt. Daimonji is famous for the giant Chinese character “大” that is depicted by fire lit to illuminate the mountain every year on August 16th during one of Kyoto`s most spectacular festivals `The Daimonji Gozan Okuribi` (Obon Fire Festival).

Cultural experience

We have produced a plan unlike any other, in the heartland of Japan’s world renowned traditional culture. Please let us know your requests.

Historical Temples – Special admission

We have produced plans unlike any other, in the heartland of Japan’s world renowned traditional culture. There are many beautiful gardens and cultural assets like temples that are not open to the public.

Experience harvesting bamboo shoots and enjoy cooking and tasting.

Kumano Kodo

UNESCO World Heritage “Sacred sites and Pilgrimage route in the Kii Mountain range”

Kumano Kodo – Pilgrimage 4days

The world heritage site “Kumano Kodo” is a set of pilgrimage trails lead to the holy Kumano Sanzan (three major shrines of Kumano – Kumano Hongu Taisha , Kumano Nachi Taisha, Kumano Hayatama Taisha).

熊野古道ウォーク４日間

訪日観光客を対象とした自分で熊野古道中辺路ルートを歩く3泊4日。尻王子、高原熊野神社、牛馬童子像、継桜王子、発心門王子、熊野本宮大社、湯峰温泉、熊野速玉大社、岩倉神社、大門坂、那智大社、青岸渡寺、那智大滝と中辺路の魅力を満載。

Bus Transfer from KIX to Osaka city with Assistant

A pick-up/drop off service between Kansai International Airport and Osaka City hotels. Our service will carry people to their hotels using public transport such as airport buses, airport trains and the subway.

Shower climbing

Shower climbing season has started in Japan. The rainy season is almost over and the temperature has been over 30oC, and after the rainy season, sometime it will reache 35oC, very hot and humid weather will continue in Kansai area u ntill middle of September.