Experience temple life

Every day at 7 am, the Religious Service is held in the main hall.
The deities Fudo Myoo, Kobo Daishi, and the Ryokai Mandala are enshrined around the principal image of Amida Nyorai, while offerings are made to the spirits every morning.
Overnight guests are welcome to participate in this service. Memorial services for one’s ancestors are also available.

Following the morning service, a Goma (Homa) Fire Ritual is performed every day at 7:30 am at the Bishamondo. This prayer is based on the teachings handed down from the Tang Dynasty by the Odaishi. Overnight guests are welcome to participate. Visitors not staying at the lodging may apply in advance to participate.

Ajikan is a meditation method in Esoteric Buddhism. The monks will give you detailed instructions at the Ajikan Dojo. Please spend some time away from your busy life and take a moment to relax.
Available every day from 4:30 pm for about 40 minutes. This activity is free for guests staying at the lodging.

• ※This activity is also available to visitors who are not staying overnight. In this case, we will ask for 1,000 yen as an offering. If you wish to participate, please come at least 10 minutes before the start of the session. If more than five people would like to participate, please contact us in advance.
• ※We apologize, but we do not allow preschool-age children to participate.

You can practice sutra copying in your room at any time. If you would like to participate, please let us know when you check in. Wholeheartedly transcribing each word of the Heart Sutra will help you clear your mind of distractions and bring you peace of mind.

• ※Participants may dedicate a sutra to the Okunoin. If you wish to do so, you will need to pay a 1,000-yen donation fee. There is no charge if you would like to dedicate the sutra to this temple.
• ※This activity is also available to visitors who are not staying overnight. In this case, we ask for 2,000 yen as an offering. Please contact us if you are interested.

Shojin ryori is a very healthy and hearty cuisine that uses plenty of natural ingredients. Please take your time and enjoy your meal in the traditional atmosphere of this temple lodging. Lunch is available by reservation only. We also accept reservations from visitors who are not staying overnight.

This tour is NOT INCLUDED in Ekoin’s accommodation plan, so if you wish, you will need to make a separate reservation. You will be guided by a monk or a guide who lives in Mt. Koya.
Especially from March to November, this tour often gets fully booked, so it’s recommended making reservations early.

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