소개
Templestay Japan 소개
Templestay Japan is a curated resource dedicated to helping international travelers discover and book authentic Buddhist temple stays (shukubo) across Japan. We focus exclusively on temple lodging — no hotels, no hostels — because a shukubo stay is one of the most spiritual and unforgettable experiences Japan has to offer.
만든 이유
Finding the right shukubo as a foreign traveler can be challenging. Many temple websites are only in Japanese, and it's difficult to know which welcome international guests, offer English-speaking monks, or accommodate dietary needs like shojin ryori. We bridge that gap.
접근 방식
Every temple is handpicked. We provide filters that matter to international travelers:
- English-friendly monks and staff
- Buddhist sect (Shingon, Soto Zen, Tendai, etc.)
- Zazen meditation and Goma fire ceremony availability
- Shojin ryori (vegetarian Buddhist cuisine)
- UNESCO World Heritage temples
예약
We partner with Stay22, Trip.com, Klook, and Viator. When you click a booking link, you're taken directly to the temple's reservation page to check availability. We may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
창립자 소개
Rio Horikawa
도쿄를 거점으로 지난 10년간 일본 전국의 슈쿠보(불교 사찰 숙박)를 직접 탐방해 온 여행자, Rio입니다. 영어로 된 슈쿠보 정보를 찾기가 매우 어려웠던 제 경험을 계기로 Templestay Japan을 시작했습니다.
본 사이트에 소개된 53곳의 사찰 중 18곳은 제가 직접 숙박했습니다. 나머지 사찰은 영어 가능한 사찰 관계자 인터뷰와 Booking.com 검증 후기 교차 확인을 거쳐 수록했습니다.