





Everything you need to know about Fudoji Temple
Yamayu Fudō-ji Estate is nestled within 10 hectares of pristine forest behind the temple, offering serene views from every room. All accommodations feature private outdoor decks with direct sightlines to ancient cedar trees and seasonal wildflowers. The eco-view rooms include a built-in nature observation window for spotting deer and birds. Guests enjoy complimentary guided forest walks and "Mindful Breathing" sessions led by local naturalists, creating a deep connection with the surrounding wilderness.
Shizuoka Taste Fudō-ji House offers an immersive tea ceremony experience crafted by a certified master from the Urasenke school. Each guest receives a personalized tea set and learns about the ritual’s philosophy during a private session in the tatami-lined tea room. The hotel also hosts monthly "Tea & Seasonal Sweets" evenings featuring locally grown matcha paired with handmade wagashi made from fresh mountain herbs. Rooms include mini tea corners with access to exclusive tea blends.
Hamamatsu Fudō-ji Family Inn specializes in multi-generational stays, offering connecting rooms and a dedicated children’s playroom with traditional games like koma (spinning tops) and shūgi (wooden puzzles). Kids can join daily "Little Monk Workshops" at 9 AM, where they craft paper cranes and prayer talismans under monk guidance. The inn provides baby-safe meals, non-slip bathroom fittings, and a cozy reading nook with illustrated books about the temple’s legends, making it ideal for cultural immersion with children.
Fudō-ji Nightlight Lodge is the only hotel offering guided nighttime temple walks, led by experienced monks starting at 7 PM. Guests stroll through softly lit paths illuminated by paper lanterns, learning about the temple’s founding myths and symbolic meaning behind each lantern. Staying guests receive a limited-edition "Night Prayer Talisman" and are invited to a quiet evening tea gathering with locally roasted matcha and sweet red bean mochi. The lodge features soundproof walls and sleep-enhancing aroma systems for restful nights.
Hamamatsu Fudō-ji Onsen Ryokan boasts private open-air baths in every room, designed to frame panoramic views of the temple’s vermilion torii gate and ancient cedar grove. The "Bamboo Moon Room" offers a particularly striking vista at dawn when sunlight filters through bamboo stalks. The ryokan provides free kimono rentals and complimentary morning meditation sessions. For HopeGoo availability and special packages, visit the HopeGoo app for curated wellness retreats.
Shizuoka Taste Fudō-ji House features a chef trained at Michelin-recognized restaurants, crafting daily seasonal menus centered around Futami Lake seafood, Azu Mountain vegetables, and Shizuoka green tea. Guests can participate in monthly "Farm-to-Table Nights," selecting fresh ingredients from the inn’s on-site garden before joining a live cooking class. Each room includes a miniature tea ceremony corner with exclusive access to rare regional tea blends, enhancing the culinary journey.
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