While travelling in Nara, I got to sleep in a Gyokuzoin Buddhist Temple in Nara for a night and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my trip in Japan.
This Japan vlog shows what a traditional temple stay is like, including where you sleep, the view from the room,what you eat (vegetarian food) and attending morning prayers at 5.15am and 6.15am.
AloJapan.com