Fugenin
普賢院
A head temple lodging in central Koyasan with deep haiku connections
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HIGHLIGHTS
What makes it special
A head temple lodging in central Koyasan with deep haiku connections
Morning service and practice
Every early morning, guests can join the monks for sutra chanting in the main hall. Sutra copying (shakyo) and Ajikan, a Shingon meditation practice, are also offered.
Shojin ryori with goma-dofu
Meals are authentic Buddhist vegetarian cuisine centered on mountain produce, including Koyasan's famous goma-dofu (sesame tofu).
Important Cultural Property gate
The Shikyakumon, nicknamed the 'Red Gate', shows early Edo-period craftsmanship and was designated a National Important Cultural Property in 1965.
A haiku temple: Basho Hall
Built in honor of the temple's link to Matsuo Basho, the Basho Hall holds notebooks with more than 30,000 impromptu haiku left by visitors, and haiku gatherings are held regularly.
- Getting there
- Nankai limited express from Osaka Namba to Gokurakubashi (about 1 hr 40 min), cable car to Koyasan Station (5 min), then bus or taxi
- Best for
- Travelers who want to experience a temple stay, Buddhist vegetarian meals and morning prayers on Koyasan
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* This introduction was compiled with AI from the property's official website and other public information, and may not be fully accurate. Please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.
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LOCATION
Location & contact
- Address
- 605 Koyasan, Koya-cho📍 View on map
- Phone
- 81-736-56-2131
- Official website
- https://www.fugen-in.com/