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Top temple stays in Nara

2026 Editors' Selection

The 3 Best Temple Stays in Nara

Hand-picked from 3 temples across Nara — ranked by editor curation, traveler reviews, and the depth of monastic experience.

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01Editor's Pick

Shigisan Senju-in 1

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Shigisan Senju-in

信貴山大本山千手院

The oldest sub-temple on Mt. Shigi, founded in 902, with 1,100 years of unbroken Bishamonten goma fire and 13 traditional guest rooms.

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Shigisan Gyokuzo-in 1

Shigisan Gyokuzo-in 2

Shigisan Gyokuzo-in 3

Shigisan Gyokuzo-in 4

Shigisan Gyokuzo-in 5

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Shigisan Gyokuzo-in

信貴山大本山玉蔵院

A working Shingon prayer temple and shukubo on Mt. Shigi with daily pre-dawn goma fire ceremonies, shojin ryori, and English support.

English OKVegetarian

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Shigisan Jofuku-in 1

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Shigisan Jofuku-in 3

Shigisan Jofuku-in 4

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Shigisan Jofuku-in

信貴山大本山成福院

A modern Murano Togo-designed shukubo on Mt. Shigi, with private-bath rooms, mountain views and a 7,700-yen sudomari rate.