Rengein

This place is a Buddhist temple where you actually coexist with the monks. this is a place where there are shared facilities and where the timings for bothing and eating are pre defined and very strict.The rooms are comfortable, and they have heating, which was very good for the time I was staying where it was rather cold, however, outside of the rooms it is generally very cold. you have access to attending the meditation of the monks which is a wonderful experience and totally worth the trip. The place offers both breakfast and lunch which are 100% Japanese style and very delicious. It is a very beautiful building and bery peaceful although the large number of guests turns the experience much less spiritual than it could have been. I do not recommend this place for someone wanting comfort. I wouldn’t recommend it either for someone expecting a fully spiritual experience; for anybody wanting something in between this is a very good option.