Eko-in is a remarkable place to spend the night, situated in a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple. You’ll get to stay in a Japanese-style room while using communal facilities. One room has a private onsen, but all have views of the inner garden. As you might expect, you’re welcome to join temple practices, including using the Ajikan Practice Hall for meditation, attending morning services and joining a Goma fire ritual. Lessons in Buddhist sutra writing are also on offer. More conventional recreation includes the use of the public onsen (divided by gender), while the cuisine is traditional Japanese vegetarian, which you can eat in your room.
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