Temple Lodging Shukubo Kakurinbo

very clean, english speaking, good service

外国籍の宿泊者が多く日本文化啓蒙に尽力されているのを感じました。お風呂や食堂からお庭の景観が眺められます。チェックインを当初より変更しましたが快諾頂けました。朝食時は池の錦鯉の悠然とした泳ぎに魅せられました。朝の勤めの参加は暗い夜道でスリル満点。標識が見えず道を間違えたのと雨で寒く、視界不良のため身延山頂上は今回は諦めましたが良いリフレッシュの機会となりました。ありがとうございました

A wonderful place to experience Japan. Very clean, with genuine elegance and beauty. The vegan food was excellent, filling and interesting (and I am a carnivore). All the staff were warm & helpful. The hot wine bath was relaxing after a day of exercise. Much to do in the immediate area: many temples & shrines. We took the gondola up the mountain for a view of Mt Fuji. This is a mountainous area, so you will need moderate fitness and mobility for the outdoor activities. We stayed 2 nights, and there were free performances both evenings (I don't know if this is standard or if we were just very lucky). There are no TV's or annoying loud music. Kakurinbo is serene and pleasant.

This place is incredible. It’s worth the trip. We took the coach from Tokyo. The area is stunning, the temple was so peaceful. We stayed overnight with dinner included. The whole dining experience was like a work of art. After dinner with had an onsen. The following morning we got up at 5am, to meditate 🧘 with the monks in the temple. Truly, the best part of our trip to Japan. We wished we would have stayed longer. Thank you to all the staff! It’s not a very well known place, but that’s what made it even more unique.

I wanted to include a temple lodging experience in my Japan trip itinerary and Kakurinbo was the perfect place for it. I'm so glad to have added a second night to the booking, as it allowed me to explore the area around - Minobu-san - which was full of history and beauty. I took part in calligraphy, which was taught patiently and I got to take home a one-of-a-kind souvenir. I also got to design and make a bracelet in a shop nearby, Google translate was essential for this but it was also delightful. The Buddhist cuisine did not disappoint, but of course this is authentic Japanese cuisine so does require an open mind to enjoy it. The room was overall comfortable and clean, the service is of a very high standard and the bath was also a real treat.

I stayed here with my 16 year old son. We were looking for something very authentic Japanese. Kakurinbo was perfect. We stayed two days after arriving in Japan and it was a great peaceful quiet way to recover from jet lag. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms very clean and spacious. We had the garden view and enjoyed green tea each morning while watching the giant koi fish in the pond. The food was Delicious and artful in presentation. Even my 16 year old son who lives in frozen pizza and ice cream was happy with the food. The wine bath was a special treat and relaxing to soak each evening with a window to view the garden. Even the map they gave us on arrival was awesome not was very detailed and had so Lucy information that was useful as well as interesting. I was sad that the first day I lost mine but the gave me another. We went each morning to the temple service and I recommend to go. During the service a monk shows the incense bowls and invites people up to burn incense. The “map” explains how to do it and watch someone go up then don’t be shy and do it. Also don’t forget to do the water purifying outside. Again, the “map” explains. We also took the ropeway to the top and we’re blessed with a view of Mt.Fuji. Thank you for a memorable time my son and I will always cherish.