Near Jidai-in Temple in Togawa City, Sai-ran-so Inn stands out with its panoramic views of the temple’s ancient bell tower and cedar forest. Just a 3-minute walk away, it offers traditional tatami rooms, onsen foot baths, and a serene garden perfect for morning meditation. Guests can also enjoy free Zen practice sessions led by resident monks

Yes, Togawa Wafu Betsuin offers a unique "Morning Bell Meditation Journey" at 5:30 AM, conducted inside Jidai-in Temple grounds. Led by an experienced monk, this experience includes chanting, bell ringing, and silent sitting. Afterward, guests enjoy a kaiseki-style vegetarian breakfast made with local produce and homemade plum tea. Reservations are required due to limited seating per session

Sai-ran-so Inn features the Bell Tower View Room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame the iconic bell tower and centuries-old cedars of Jidai-in Temple. The room includes heated flooring, traditional futon bedding, and a private stone garden. Guests receive a complimentary prayer scroll and access to a sacred pine tree memorial, enhancing their spiritual connection to the site

Togawa Wafu Betsuin boasts a tranquil onsen foot bath area and a private meditation pavilion overlooking the temple’s main gate. The inn also provides free bicycle rentals for exploring nearby historic trails like the West Mino Ancient Path. Each guest receives a handcrafted welcome kit with local herbal tea and a map of hidden shrines within walking distance

Both Sai-ran-so Inn and Togawa Wafu Betsuin are within a 10-minute walk of Togawa Station on the Meitetsu Line. Free shuttle buses run daily between the hotels and Jidai-in Temple, while bike rental services allow flexible exploration. For those arriving by car, secure parking is available onsite with easy access to the temple’s main entrance via a scenic stone path

At Togawa Wafu Betsuin, the Temple Cuisine Kaiseki menu highlights seasonal ingredients such as Togawa vegetables, Hida beef, and wild mountain herbs, prepared in a minimalist style reflecting Zen principles. After dinner, guests can savor matcha ice cream served beneath a ginkgo tree. Due to its exclusivity, the meal is available only by reservation—limited to four guests per week