By MOOK Travel Site Jun(e), compiled and reported
Japan’s temples are majestic and splendid, and a visit to one allows you to feel the traditional atmosphere and culture of Japan. However, tourists can actually stay overnight in these temples, known as shukubo. Staying at a shukubo offers the chance to experience traditional Japanese culture. Below are five shukubo locations handpicked by the travel site, recommended for travelers visiting Japan who might want to try a shukubo and enjoy a truly unique Japanese journey.
Tourists staying at shukubo can not only experience Japanese culture but also promote local tourism (Image source / Myōshin-ji)
Kyoto – Myōshin-ji
Kyoto’s Myōshin-ji offers an authentic shukubo experience (Image source / Myōshin-ji)
The popular Myōshin-ji in Kyoto consists of the Tōrin-in and Daishin-in temples, where charming wooden corridors extend throughout the temple grounds (Image source / Myōshin-ji)
Wakayama - Mount Kōya
Mount Kōya is the most popular shukubo destination among both domestic and international tourists. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to over 100 temples, with as many as 30 offering shukubo accommodations for visitors (Image source / Mount Kōya)
Aomori Prefecture - Kichijōkaku
Kichijōkaku is a shukubo located in Mount Osore, notable for its hot springs (Image source / Aomori Prefecture Tourism Bureau)
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