The location, genrous time the host spent with us, the food, the opportunity to be included in the Buddhist temple pray in the morning

This is the most tranquil place I've had the privilege of visiting. Ken-san and Sachiyo-san are exceptional hosts, and eager to explain the history of the temple and the Nicheren sect.

Ken-san and his wife were truly amazing hosts. They cooked us delicious meals, prepared relaxing baths, and showed us around the beautiful surroundings. The rooms were spacious and comfortable, making our stay very pleasant. This was such a fantastic experience—learning about Buddhism and taking part in the morning prayers with all the monks was truly inspiring. I can’t recommend staying here enough. We hope to return in the future.

“An amazing and inspirering place to stay. We really enjoyed it.”

“Amazing stay in minobu”

Ken-san and his wife are lovely people and took good care of us. The rooms are spacious and the food was amazing. We recommend partaking in the prayers offered by Ken-san. We look forward to visiting the nishiren temple in Germany.

“A fabulous Japanifying experience… to be continued☀️”

“One of a kind”

Incredible place I will remember this experience my entire life The host is a very kind monk. Google translate is used for communication and it worked very well Can recommend it for couples and also for solo travelers. A one of a kind experience. I was the only western person, surrounded by Japanese people. It felt very authentic 1 day is perfect for it. I did 2 days, which was nice as I could go hiking next to the temple experience Thanks for everything

“Absolutely unforgettable experience”

Had a fantastic time at the temple, grateful for all the guidance and invitations to the prayers. Absolutely delicious breakfast and dinner, simply cannot recommend it enough

“Just amazing!”

This was an outstanding experience. The chief priest and his family are amazing. The rooms are big and spacious, the food is very good. Minobu as an area is so beautiful, with large mountains covered with green cedartrees and nestled in between are all the important temples. The chief priest did an astounishing work in introducing us to the buddhist practices. The walk to the morning prayer, 04:45 in the morning is very very rewarding.

“Exceptional experience”

The host was very friendly, kind and helpful. Exceptional experience during evening and morning prays. Authentic and spacious interior. You could experience a real monk daily routine.

“Most authentic place of our trip”

Amazing atmosphere, super clean and spacious rooms. We learned a lot about Buddhism and the chief monk Ken and his family were so very nice and welcoming. They explained a lot about history, Buddhism and gave us great recommendations about walking around - definitely the highlight of our trip in Japan so far! Food was super authentic too. An advice - take a taxi from the station, it’s not expensive and the road is super steep. Also go to the morning prayer.

We had an amazing two nights at Habanobo. Ken and his family made us feel so welcome and learning about Buddhism from Ken was very interesting. Minobu is a beautiful and peaceful area and Ken gave us some excellent tips on walks in the area. The temple is very well kept, and our room was very large with lovely views. The breakfast and dinner was excellent and very carefully prepared and presented. Would love to go back one day!

Beautiful, unique, unforgettable stay. Leaving energized, grateful and impressed. This was one of our best stays in Japan. Chief monk Ken’s hospitality is outstanding! Thank you 🙏🏻

“Wonderful and unique experience!!!”

The entire experience was much more than expected. The head priest was exceptionally welcoming and inclusive. Extremely patient, generous, and gracious host. He spent a lot of time the following day with us. It is an experience my wife and I will never forget. There is a lot to see of the other temples and sights within walking distance,

“Unique mindful temple stay”

I dont have words to describe my stay at the temple lodge Habanobo. It was a very special stay surrounded by very special hosts, stunning nature around and the most delightful interiors. The meals we ate everyday nourished not just our bodies but our souls. we were glad to learn about the principles of buddhistic cooking and how much effort they put in every detail of the preparation. The morning and evening chants were a unique life experience and we got to connect with the energy of the place and the people. We are really gratefull for this experience!

“Highly recommended”

Excellent! Host was very welcoming and friendly.

“Wonderful stay and experience in beautiful habanobo temple lodge.. Thank you so much!”

Wonderful stay in habanobo temple lodge . Thank you so much!

“3 fantastic days at the temple hotel Habanobo”

Thank you for a truly unique experience. We had 3 fantastic days at the temple hotel. The temple, staff, morning prayer and the food have been a great experience for us. We would recommend the place to anyone who would like a special experience.

“Great new experience!”

Beautiful and peaceful stay. Ken, the chief priest took care of us really well. We are well informed about Nichiren buddhism and led to join the evening chanting and morning chanting. Vegetarian dinner and breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed our stay!

“An authentic experience”

Staying at the Habanobo Temple is not just a simple stay, but a meaningful experience. The place is comfortable, the rooms are large and clean, and the traditional meals are delicious. But what we appreciated even more was the chance to experience the everyday life of monks. The monk at Habanobo explained a lot of things to us about Buddhism, suggested what to visit nearby, and involved us in different activities, for free.