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信州善光寺 薬王院

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信州善光寺 薬王院

Weave a Thousand-Year History
The Beginning of Shukubo

Zenkoji was built a thousand years ago in the Shinano Province.
" Yakuoin" is known as the first temple which was built as AMIDADO in Japan.
You are going to get the feel of venerable "Shukubo (Temple Stay)" with the time you spend in Zenkoji,
walking around, seeing the inherited daily activities of monks that have been passed down through the generations.
By the overnight retreat of prayer and the morning religious service,
one could think about the eternal time weaved by Zenkoji, and return to your daily life with a dignified heart.

お食事お食事

Meal

お食事

Shojin Teppachi Ryori

Yakuoin's cuisine is "Shojin Teppachi Ryori", which means it cooks with plenty of seasonal Shinshu ingredients such as Shinshu soba. "Teppachi" is a round bowl used by monks when eating. It is said that the functional bowls which could be stacked after eating are representing the Japanese "functional beauty". In modern times, bowls shaped like "Teppachi" are widely applied. The priest is particular about every dish including home-grown vegetables, wild plants, mushrooms, and chars lined up on the bright bowl.

ご昼食

Lunch

For lunch, you can enjoy the priest's handmade Shojin Teppachi Ryori using plenty of Shinshu ingredients. All guests including those who do not stay in Shukubo can enjoy lunch here. After visiting Zenkoji Temple, please enjoy the Shojin Teppachi Ryori in shukubo.
*Available for from 4 people or more (up to about 200 people) to dine in.

ご昼食
薬王院お部屋薬王院お部屋

Rooms

 障子からやわらかな光がさしこむ  障子からやわらかな光がさしこむ
床の間やつけ書院と、昔懐かしい造り

12 Rooms with Different Taste

Please enjoy your quiet time inside the room with pure simplicity

体験体験

Experience

お朝事

Oasaji

The morning service is a solemn memorial service in which the priests of all Zenkoji temples attend every day of the sunrise, 365 days a year. Yakuo-in's dedicated guide will take you to the "morning ritual" that you should definitely experience when you visit Zenkoji. You can also have a special experience of praying with the monks at a special place called the inner sanctuary where the monks pray.

お朝事
座禅

Zazen Meditation

By adjusting your body, mind, and breath, you are set free from confusion and be able to perform "Zen". Performing "Zen" while sitting is the reason why it is called "Zazen". If you are staying at Yakuoin, you can experience zazen meditation at "Daikanjin", which is the main temple of 25 Zenkoji temples in this Tiantai denomination main mountain.

※Please make a reservation at least 3 days in advance

写経

Syakyo (Sutra Copying)

This is the generation of fewer chances of writing and easily get filled with confusion. By rubbing the ink with an inkstone, dipping a brush in it, and writing each letter, you can calm and purify your mind. We have all the necessary tools for copying sutras, so please experience it when you are at the Shukubo.

写経
善光寺ご案内

Zenkoji Tours

We will guide you through from "HONDO (main hall)", religious service room, Kondo Kaidan to the treasures visiting room. By fully experiencing Zenkoji, your wish and prayer will be with much miraculous efficacy. Please feel free to book the tour.

阿弥陀堂阿弥陀堂

Facility

 阿弥陀堂

Amida-do

Yakuoin was built as Amida-do when Zenkoji was first built. You can ask for memorial services and prayers at the venerable Amida-do. Please feel free to contact us if you wish for the service.

善光寺ゆかりの散歩道善光寺ゆかりの散歩道

Walk Around Zenkoji

善光寺ゆかりの地を巡り、これまでの歴史に想いを馳せる

Visit the Land Around Zenkoji Think of the History from the Past till Now

A walking path is connecting the Zenkoji to the wide-opened area in front of it. You could walk along the Zenkoji thirty-nine shukubo and NAKAMISE-Street, which is always bustling. Then please take time to think about the story weaved by the temples while walking on the long approach to the temple.

Access

By Car

By taxi

Parking

Reservation

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