Recommended Japanese temple homestays｜Takeibou, Minobuji Temple｜Chanting experience + vegetarian + natural meditation trip

This is my second trip to Japan. This time I deliberately avoided the bustling attractions and chose a niche B&B, a temple B&B hidden in the countryside. There are kind monks who take care of daily life, and take me and my friends around the countryside to introduce beautiful scenery and cultural customs. If you yearn for a journey away from the hustle and bustle and return to your heart, Takeibou is an excellent choice. It is located in the famous holy place of Minobuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It is a temple with a long history and a quiet B&B open to travelers. After arriving at Minobu station by subway, take a taxi directly to Takeibou in about 10 minutes. The location is just between Tokyo and Kyoto, which is a very good transition link and worth a special trip. Unlike the hustle and bustle of popular attractions, Takeibou is located in a quiet and beautiful place, surrounded by mountains, with fresh air and unique scenery in each season. The most special thing here is that you can really immerse yourself in the traditional temple life - at 5 o'clock every morning, the monks will ring the bell to wake up the guests, and go to the main hall of the temple to participate in the solemn chanting ceremony. After listening to the chanting, the sky is just getting light, and the temple scenery in the morning is very quiet. At that moment, it seems that time has slowed down and the nerves are relaxed. The room is in traditional Japanese tatami style, simple and plain but clean and comfortable. There is a public bathroom in the temple. Take a hot bath and let the fatigue of the journey quietly dissipate in the water vapor. If you want, you can also choose to pay extra to enjoy the traditional vegetarian cuisine carefully prepared by the temple. It is light but full of Zen, and it is a real "body and mind clean" experience. Takeifang is not only a stay, but more like a short stop for the soul. Here, you can walk slowly, breathe slowly, and slowly feel the original appearance of life. Whether traveling alone or with friends who are close to your heart, this temple homestay will bring a sense of tranquility and touching. #寺民宿 #日本旅行记 #日本小眾旅遊 #trip #另类身体验