Shōjōshin-in, Buddhist temple and lodging in Mount Koya, Japan
The temple features 21 traditional Japanese rooms with shared bathing facilities, surrounded by gardens with a pond near Okunoin cemetery entrance.
Founded by Buddhist priest Kukai between 824 and 834, Shojoshin-in started as a simple hut and grew into the second largest temple in Koyasan.
Morning prayer services and fire ceremonies are conducted daily, allowing visitors to experience Buddhist spiritual practices in their original setting.
Guests must check in before 5:00 PM to receive traditional vegetarian meals served in private tatami rooms with artwork decorations.
The temple houses a statue of Hatsuka Daishi carved by Kukai in 835, which contains his final words and is displayed only on April 20.
Location: Koya
Inception: 9 century
Founders: Kūkai
Website: https://shojoshinin.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.21367,135.59461
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:42
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