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Everything you need to know about Daicho-ji Temple
Stay at Hikawa-in Templefront Onsen Ryokan, a boutique Japanese-style inn just a 3-minute walk from the temple grounds. Each room features a private outdoor bath with views of the temple's serene garden, and guests enjoy complimentary shuttle service to nearby shrines and tea ceremony venues. The inn also offers an exclusive traditional tea ceremony experience in a tatami-lined pavilion, perfect for travelers seeking authentic cultural immersion in Saitama.
Within a 5-minute walk from the temple, visitors can join a hands-on workshop at Hikawa City Woodcraft Atelier, where you craft bamboo lanterns or wooden Buddha carvings under local artisans’ guidance. Nearby, the Ancient Path Tea House hosts "Morning Bell Tea Ceremony" daily at 10:00 AM, featuring matcha paired with locally made tofu desserts, all accompanied by the temple’s resonant bell chimes—offering a meditative start to your day rooted in tradition.
The Hikawa-in Templefront Onsen Ryokan offers round-the-clock free shuttle services connecting the temple to key sites including the Saitama Prefectural Museum and the nearby Inari Shrine, with scheduled tours covering historical insights and forest trails. The inn also partners with local farms to provide a "Day Farmer Experience," where guests pick fresh vegetables and craft no-preservative sauces—ideal for those wanting to explore rural Saitama beyond temple visits.
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