Stay Next to a Japanese Temple | Monk Host

【Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen】 Stay next to a real Japanese temple in a quiet rural village. Ko-Rai-Gen is a private guesthouse beside a Buddhist temple in Nagahama, Shiga. Your hosts are a Buddhist monk and his wife who live next door. His wife speaks English and can help with communication and local tips. ＊Children under 12 can stay free when sharing bedding.(See “The space” section for details.) ＊Optional experiences include the Lake Biwa Legend Tour and a Temple Morning Activity . The space A Tranquil Village Retreat 【Guesthouse Ko-Rai-Gen】 Our guesthouse is a private rental located next to a Buddhist temple.From the terrace, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the temple grounds. Guests are welcome to observe or join the morning chanting in the temple’s peaceful main hall. The guesthouse features a two-story Japanese-style space. 5 guests max. (4 adults) 【Second floor】 Living room, bedroom, washbasin, and terrace (two beds and a futon for a third guest) 【First floor】 Parking space, toilet, and shower room ＊There is no bathtub, but a local hot spring is only a 4-minute bicycle ride away. We also provide: • Three bicycles (free rental) • Traditional Japanese samue workwear for relaxing or temple activities 【Experiences】 ・Morning Temple Activities A private experience limited to one group per day, offering a peaceful morning at the temple. -Fee (tax included) Adults: ¥2,000 per person Children under 11: ¥500 per person The experience includes: ・Morning Bell Ringing Ring the temple bell (6:00 AM summer / 6:30 AM winter) ・Preparing Buddhist Offerings Make rice offerings shaped like lotus flowers. ・Morning Chanting Participate in the temple’s morning chanting. ・Rice Ball Making & Breakfast Prepare rice balls using the offered rice and enjoy breakfast together. ・Temple Tour Guided explanation of the temple and Buddhist statues by the resident monk and his wife. 【-Lake Biwa Legend Tour – Explore local history and hidden spots】 Discover the hidden history and scenic beauty around Lake Biwa and Nagahama. Tour fee (tax included) ＊2-hour plan • 1 person: ¥11,000 • 2 people: ¥20,000 (¥10,000 per person) ＊3-hour plan • 1 person: ¥16,500 • 2 people: ¥30,000 (¥15,000 per person) Please see the listing photos for more details. If interested, please contact us when booking. ＊If you wish to join the Morning Temple Activities or the Lake Biwa Legend Tour, please inform us before check-in. ＊Due to temple ceremonies, these experiences may not always be available. 【Children】 Children under 12 years old (up to two children) can stay free when sharing existing bedding. If an extra futon is required: 2,000 JPY per person (paid on arrival). ＊Please make your reservation based on the number of adults and send us a message with the number of children. 【Amenities】 ・Traditional Japanese samue (comfortable temple workwear) • Bath towels • Face towels • Toothbrushes • Shampoo / Conditioner / Body soap • Hairdryer • TV • Refrigerator • Electric kettle • Bottled water (one per guest) We look forward to welcoming you. Guest access Access to the inside of the temple is available only when the owner’s family is present. Feel free to approach us in the evening or morning for assistance. Please note that there may be times when we are unavailable due to ceremonies or other obligations. Thank you for your understanding. Other things to note You can visit a hot spring center "Kitaoumino-Yu" 12 min walk（4min by bicycle) from the guesthouse. There is a Japanese restaurant in the spa. Registration Details Hotels and Inns Business Act | 滋賀県長浜保健所 | 滋賀県指令長保第２１号