浄蓮華院
Joren'gein is a temple in Ohara, Sakyo Ward, said to be the birthplace of shomyo, the Buddhist chanting that came from Brahmanism and became the root of Japanese Buddhist music. Its shukubo takes about 10 guests by reservation; the temple service (otsutome) and dharma talks are free to join, and shakyo is available on request for a 1,000-yen offering. Dinner is seasonal shojin cuisine with mountain vegetables such as warabi and tsukushi, and bookings are by phone or return postcard. One night with two meals costs 10,000 yen including tax. It stands at 407 Raigoin-cho, Ohara; tel 075-744-2408, a 15-minute walk from the Kyoto Bus Ohara stop, with parking for 5 cars. The shukubo is closed May 28-31, over Obon, and over the year-end and New Year period.
Good to know before you go
- Fees
- One night with two meals at Joren'gein costs ¥10,000, tax included. ↗
- Booking
- Joren'gein lodging takes about 10 guests; book by phone or return postcard. ↗
- Booking
- Joren'gein's phone number is 075-744-2408. ↗
- Practical
- The Joren'gein shukubo is closed May 28–31, over Obon, and over the year-end and New Year period. ↗
- Practical
- At Joren'gein, the temple service and Dharma talk are free to join, and shakyo is available on request for a ¥1,000 offering fee. ↗
- Practical
- Take the Kyoto Bus to Ohara and walk 15 minutes to Joren'gein, which has parking for 5 cars. ↗
- Practical
- Joren'gein is not wheelchair accessible. ↗
- Etiquette & rules
- Checked the Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation page for Joren'gein on 12 November 2026; no rule on tattoos was found. ↗
- Booking
- Checked the Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Federation page for Joren'gein on 12 November 2026; no cancellation rule for the lodging plan was found. ↗
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