Temple Hotel Daitaiji

Everything. It was a really special place

Tranquil surroundings. Tried the temple experience here: sutra copying, zen meditation and morning porridge. The chief monk is patient enough to explain the process and purposes. Comfy room with full amenities I need. Well-equipped kitchen and dining room. Lady boss is fluent in English and fetches me to the nearby supermarket to buy groceries.

No onsen bath.

The property and room were both beautiful and very well maintained. The caretaker took great care to provide me details to make my stay comfortable, and I loved the extra experiences I added on (meal and meditation). I also loved touring the temple and learning about the artifacts through the links provided - a great touch. The caretaker also went beyond to make sure I had a ride to the train station upon my departure. The gift he provided was a very nice touch that I appreciated on my long journey home. It was a very peaceful and unique experience that I recommend to anyone passing through this area.

The only thing I can think to note is that the one outlet I could locate in my bedroom was very high on the wall. I had to move some furniture around to balance my phone while plugged in, because my charging cord was too short to reach the floor.

Very friendly and welcoming staff. A real treat to be able to do activities at the temple with the resident monk. Also a very short commute from the Taiji station. Heaters / air cons were provided, comfortable futons, large area of the temple with a few rooms including a dining room and of course the old temple and gardens are very charming. Also great value for money.

Nothing really negative to say. Their website sets out very nicely what to expect and there were no surprises. Just a very charming spot nestled in a forest. If you’re tall (over 6 foot), be prepared to bump your head a few times. 😀

An absolutely amazing place to stay. The head moni is a marvelous host. It's worth joining some of the temple experiences as well to hear his great explanations of temple life and the building history. The guesthouse itself is very spacious, and has a lot of modern comforts as well despite the traditional simple looks. There's a big kitchen as well to make your own meals. We unfortunately could only stay for one day, but I'd really recommend staying several days if you can to really explore the area and soak up a bit of the tranquility of the place.

A (rental) car is almost a must to reach the temple

Really unique, lovely experience to stay in a Temple and do meditation in the morning with the Monks. Great stay