Stay at Shunkōin Temple

Accommodation Service

Our accommodation sevice is now available for people who want to learn Japanese Zen Buddhist teaching and meditation. You can stay at a Modern Japanese style guest house at Shunkōin Temple, which consists two rooms and one shared fullly equiped kitchen. Each room is 18.25 m² and has a private bathroom, heater, and A/C, which is built in the wall.

Because the temple is located in the center of the biggest temple complex in Kyoto, you can enjoy peace and silence, even though you are still inside of Kyoto City. Also, Shunkōin Temple is near several tourist attractions, like the Golden Pavilion, Ryoanji Temple (Zen rock garden), and Ninnaji Temple. As the suggested donation to the temple, we ask you 5000 yen/person/night. Now you can study Zen philosophy and meditation at the traditional Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto.

  • Check-in, Check-out, and Curfew
    • Check-in: 15:30 - 18:30
    • Check-out: 11:00
    • No Curfew (After the check-in, you can go out again and come back here anytime)


  • Service
    • The facilities are for the people who come here to learn Zen Buddhism and meditation. Thus, there is no extra charge for Zen meditation class.
    • Free rental bicycle
    • Free concierge service
    • Toilets for physically challenged at both accommodation facilities


    Guest Rooms with Shared Shower Rooms and Toilets

    Our other accommodation facility has three rooms. One room is for four people and the other two rooms are for two people each. There are two shared shower rooms and three toilets in the facility. The toilets has been remodeled for physically challenged people. As the suggested donation to the temple, we ask you 4,000 yen/person/night.

    To Make A Reservation

    If you would like to reserve your room, the detail information, and the donations, please call or email us in English.

    Phone:  (075)462-5488 (domestic)   +81.75.462.5488 (international)
    Email:  Rev.Taka.Kawakami@gmail.com



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