Shojoshin-in

The accommodation offered at Shojoshin-in is simple Japanese style tatami-mat guest rooms, which feature little furniture other than a low table and some thin floor cushions and sliding doors (fusuma). You’ll sleep on a traditional Japanese futon that will be spread on the tatami floor in the evening. The rooms at Shojoshin-in do not have any private baths or toilets – all facilities are shared.

There is also an option to stay in the ‘Hanare’ which is a private residence just off the main building. This lovely wooden cottage has three tatami-mat bedrooms, separated by sliding doors. There’s also a western toilet, a Japanese toilet, and a separate women's toilet, plus a shower and a traditional Japanese bath.

In the evening guests at Shojoshin-in are served Shojin ryori which is the traditional dining style of Buddhist monks in Japan. Shojin Ryori is vegetarian (and often vegan) and it typically uses local, organic, and seasonal ingredients. Shojoshin-in is not luxurious and it offers a very different to staying in a traditional ryokan, however it is a fantastic "only in Japan" experience and we highly recommend including a stay at Shojoshin-in in your itinerary.

Facilities

The guest rooms have facilities including a safe box, TV, heaters and a wash basin. In the main building there’s a traditional Japanese bathtub with hot water.

Dining

Breakfast and evening meals are served in a communal dining room. The food is traditional Buddhist fare known as shojin ryori. (Please note Shojin-ryori is vegetarian in accordance with Buddhist practices).