

Everything you need to know about Anryu Temple
Stay at Anryu-ji Front Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn just a 3-minute walk from Anryu-ji Temple. Featuring tatami rooms with private outdoor onsen baths, guests enjoy serene mornings accompanied by temple bells. The ryokan offers complimentary shuttle service to nearby forest trails and hosts authentic tea ceremony workshops. All rooms include breakfast using locally sourced ingredients, making it an ideal base for those seeking quiet contemplation and cultural immersion in rural Kanto.
Anryu-ji Front Ryokan features a "Morning Bell Meditation Package" led by a seasoned Zen practitioner each dawn in the temple’s courtyard. Guests can participate in hand-copying sutras workshops and enjoy natural herbal aromatherapy in-room for better sleep. With no electronic devices allowed, the ryokan fosters deep mindfulness, creating a timeless atmosphere reminiscent of classical Japanese ink paintings—perfect for urban souls seeking inner stillness.
Anryu-ji Front Ryokan is located directly across from the temple entrance, just a 4-minute walk away. It offers a private access path leading straight to the temple grounds and provides free luggage storage for early morning visits or attending morning services. The back garden features a bamboo trail that leads to preserved Edo-period footpaths, allowing guests to explore historical routes without leaving the premises.
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