Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji - Takayama (Gifu)

4-star temple stay in Takayama with daily Buddhist ceremonies and garden views

Accommodations

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji offers air-conditioned rooms with tatami flooring and futon beds. Select rooms include a private bathroom, while others access a shared stone bath and modern toilet facilities. Each room has a refrigerator, microwave, and electric blankets for cold nights.

Cultural Experiences

Guests at Takayama Zenkoji can join morning prayer led by the resident monk and a meditation session explaining Buddha's teachings. Additional activities include a tea ceremony, sutra copying, and a dark underground immersion walk. An onigiri and miso soup cooking class is available for those interested in traditional food.

Facilities

The temple hotel maintains a shared kitchen with tea, coffee, and a microwave for guest use. A communal lounge and a traditional Japanese garden are open to all visitors. Private on-site parking and 24-hour security with smoke detectors and alarms are provided for safety.

Location

Zenkoji Temple hotel sits a 6-minute walk from Takayama Station and less than 0.5 miles from the Fujii Museum of Folk Handicrafts. The Takayama Festival Float Exhibition Hall is a 19-minute walk, and the old town with morning markets is 10 minutes on foot. Toyama Airport is 52 miles away.

Wellness & Relaxation

The temple offers yoga classes on site and a private-use hot tub that can be booked in advance. A guided meditation session with the head monk is available for guests seeking calm. The shared stone bath overlooking the garden provides a quiet space for relaxation.

• Cultural Activities: Morning prayer, meditation, tea ceremony, sutra writing, cooking class
• Rooms: Tatami-matted rooms with futons, electric blankets, and garden-view suites
• Location: 6 min walk from Takayama Station, 10 min from old town
• Amenities: Shared kitchen, garden, private parking, security systems
• Wellness: Yoga classes, private hot tub, meditation with monk

License number: 76号の10