Temple Hotel Daikeiji

About the shukubo

Enmyozan Daikeiji (Nichiren sect). 4-2-7 Fujieda, Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

The 22nd post town on the old Tokaido road -Fujieda-shukuis a temple founded over 770 years ago, standing in the middle of the town. In the spring of 1253, while on his way to study at Mount Hiei, Nichiren Shoninstopped in this area and converted a couple, Doen and Myoen, who ran a teahouse. As a memento, he planted a pine tree. This became the **"Kuen no Matsu" (Pine of Eternity)**. The couple eventually built a Hokkedo (Lotus Sutra Hall) behind their home, which marked the beginning of Daikeiji Temple.

During the Edo period, it became a prayer temple for Tanaka Castle (45,000 koku) and was known as **"Samurai Temple"**. Records show that the chief priest at the time was commended for his prayers for the recovery of a princess's illness, receiving such preferential treatment that he was allowed to ride in a palanquin equal to that of the castle lord.

The shukubo (temple lodging) available for exclusive rental, which offers a direct view of this pine tree, is **"Kanshozo"**, grand opened in June 2026.

Kuen no Matsu

A 770-year-old Japanese black pine.Height: 26m, Branch spread: 30m, Base circumference: 7m. It is among the oldest pines and a rare large tree in Japan.

• Shizuoka Prefectural Natural Monument
• "Japan's 100 Famous Pines"(1983) — It is one of three in Shizuoka Prefecture, alongside "Miho no Matsubara" and "Numazu Senbon Matsu", andKuen no Matsu is the only one selected as a single pine tree.
• Component Cultural Property of Japan Heritage(Certified June 2020)

In front of the pine tree is a large stone stupa, beneath which are thegraves of Doen Hosshi and Myoen Honi. They are identified as being from the Kamakura period, and the temple's mountain name, "Enmyozan," is derived from their Buddhist names.

Chief Priest's Message

Daikeiji Temple Chief Priest Yuiou Oba

The 'Kuen no Matsu' has been with Daikeiji Temple throughout its history. Everyone looks at its magnificent branches and praises them. However, what is truly important is the 'okagesama' (blessing/grace) of the unseen 'roots' underground that support these branches.

Like the 'Kuen no Matsu,' Daikeiji Temple will firmly take root in the community, and no matter what happens, it will continue to be with this community, serving as a place for people to 'return to their hearts' and foster the spirit of 'okagesama' that is often overlooked, spreading the 'cycle of okagesama (gratitude and repayment)' and aiming to create a peaceful community and foster human development.

— Daikeiji Temple Chief Priest Yuiou Oba

Born as the third son of a temple family, he entered Waseda University and then pursued the path of a monk in his early twenties. He returned to Fujieda City and, with his colleagues, established the NPO SACLABO and the General Incorporated Association SACLABO, dedicating himself to community development. He is a Nichiren-shu Shomyo-shi (chanting master), Shuho-shi (ritual master), Sen'nin Fukyoshi (full-time missionary), Kyokaishi (prison chaplain), and Grief Caregiver. He is also the representative director of the General Incorporated Association andon and a father of three.

Temple Grounds and Buildings

"A guest hall of 240 years, a main hall of 100 years". While the buildings evoke history and Japanese aesthetics, we strive for modern accessibility.

• Main Hall— Construction began in 1923 and was completed in 1927. It measures 10 ken (approx. 18m) wide and 10 ken deep. The inner sanctuary enshrines the principal image (Go-honzon) of the Eternal Shakyamuni Buddha and a statue of Saint Nichiren as he embarked on his studies in Kyoto. The four zelkova pillars inside were cut from the parishioners' mountains; the thickest ones are 50cm in diameter — zelkova trees of this thickness no longer exist in Japan. Equipped with chairs, air conditioning, and sound system.
• Bishamonten— The "Kaiun Daibishamontenno" is said to have been brought back by Saint Nichiren from Mount Hiei and bestowed upon Doen and Myoen as the guardian deity of Daikeiji.Unveiled only on November 3rd, the day of the Ennen-ko festival.
• Guest Hall— The palace of Sagara Castle, where Okitugu Tanuma was lord, was relocated in 1837. The pillars, beams, and roof trusses remain as they were, preserving the magnificent castle palace architecture. Seismic reinforcement and barrier-free renovations were completed in 2019. Seats up to 54 people.。柱・梁・小屋組は当時のまま、豪壮な城郭御殿建築が残ります。令和元年に耐震改修とバリアフリー化。最大54席。
• New Guest Hall— A hip-and-gable roof and reverse-style shoin, modeled after the residence of Motonari Mouri. The corridor features solid zelkova wood with lacquer finish, and the coffered ceiling is finished with genuine lacquer. Completed in 2002. Seats up to 24 people.
• Sankodo Hall— Enshrines Nitten-shi, Gatten-shi, and Myojo-ten.Connected to Kanshozo by a terrace, it serves as a venue for morning service, meditation, and workshops.
• Bell Tower, Senshinen Garden, Ihai-do Hall, Treasure House, Ikkyu Chabo Teahouse, Daikeiji Park— The bell rings 6 times at 6 AM every morning.The Treasure House is open to visitors at any time, free of charge (materials related to Tanaka Castle and the Otsuka Kakei family). At Ikkyu Chabo, please help yourself to drinks (Wi-Fi and air conditioning available).

Guest Rooms / Rates

Kanshozo is a space that reinterprets the traditional Japanese architectural style of a "kura" (storehouse) in a modern way. A kura is originally a building that quietly protects precious things and accumulates them over time. It can also be said to be a place to distance oneself from the outside world and organize one's inner self. With this in mind, Kanshozo was created as a "place where the heart returns" — a place where the heart returns, and at the same time, a place where the heart changes.「こころかえる場所」** — 心が還る場所であり、同時に心が変わる場所としてつくられました。

A whole-house rental limited to one group per day. The 104㎡ house accommodates two bedrooms, a Japanese-style room, a living-dining room with a kitchen, and a bathroom. On the second floor, there is alarge window extending from the floor to the beams. In front of it is the 770-year-old Kuon-no-Matsu pine, and the same window presents completely different expressions in the morning and evening, and with the seasons and weather.

The bathtub reuses a **suigyo-oke (water asceticism tub) that was actually used at Daikeiji Temple about 50 years ago**. Immerse yourself in the same tub where monks purified themselves during the coldest part of winter – an bathing experience that feels like continuing the temple's timeless journey.

• Maximum 10 peoplecan stay (e.g., 4 people 50,600 yen / 6 people 68,200 yen / 10 people 103,400 yen).
• The above prices are for accommodation only, per building.Experience programs are charged separately.
• Prices include tax.The final price, availability, and cancellation policy displayed on the reservation page will be considered correct.

For meals, you can choose between self-catering in the kitchen, dining out in the Fujieda-shuku shopping district, or arranging for catering (consultation required). For vegetarian or allergy requests, please inform usat the time of booking, or at the latest, a few days before your stay (we may not be able to accommodate last-minute requests due to ingredient procurement).

Facilities and Amenities

• Maximum 10 people (1 group per day)
• 104㎡ entire building rental
• Wi-Fi
• Kitchen
• Bathtub (repurposed suigyo-oke)
• Washing machine/dryer
• Air conditioning/heating
• Hair dryer
• Free parking
• Self check-in
• Check-in 16:00 / Check-out 11:00
• Garden
• Stairs to the second floor
• No pets allowed
• No smoking
• Safety equipment

Experiences

Adjacent to KanshozoSankodoThe chief priest, Tadao Oba, will guide you through a session held at Sankodo. This is a time to explore themes rarely considered in daily life. Through conversation and quiet introspection, your values will gradually shift, and what is truly important will emerge.

⚠️ Experiences areoptions combined with your stay.Please inform us of your preferences when booking or by inquiry(pre-payment on the booking site is not supported). Customization of content and corporate training are also available.

Morning Experiences

• Morning service (meditation or ema prayer)— At Sankodo, where Nikko Bosatsu, Gakko Bosatsu, and Myojo Ten are enshrined. You can participate from the terrace, even in your sleepwear.
• Suigyo (water purification ritual)— A ritual passed down in the Nichiren sect, purifying the body with cold water. The chief priest is a shuhoshi (ritual master) who completed the100-day winter ascetic practice (Kanchu 100-nichikan no Daigyodo)from November 1st to February 10th of the following year (seven water purification rituals and four services per day, plus "reading myriad sutras").

Daytime Experiences (90 minutes each)

• Mindfulness Meditation— Cultivate the ability to calm your mind, make decisions calmly, and feel your inner purpose and reason for living.
• Chion Hoon Work (Cycle of Gratitude)— Become aware of the "okagesama" (blessings/support) that you usually don't notice, and pass it on to others.
• Reflection Work (Time for Repentance)— Confront and reflect on oneself, and let go in a safe and secure space watched over by Buddha.
• Death Experience Journey®— A grief care workshop devised by doctors and nurses in Western hospices to support patients and their families, adapted so that anyone can naturally participate.
• Death Cafe / Workshop to Organize Views on Life and Death— How to die, how to live, what to value in life.
• Heart-Changing Chanting Meditation— A training method that combines traditional Nichiren sect chanting practice with mindfulness meditation.
• Building Blocks of Life / Well-being Dialogue— A workshop to cultivate gratitude through ancestors, and a dialogue session based on happiness research.

Goshuin and Terakoya Activities(Anyone can participate, separate from accommodation)

• Monthly Goshuin (Goshudai)— Seasonal goshuin with underpaintings based on the 24 solar terms and 72 micro-seasons, drawn by picture book authorKeiji Muramatsufrom Fujieda City. ⚠️Specific dates apply.
• Monthly Visit (Okagesama Workshop)— Held on the first goshuin reception day of each month. Participants receive a special goshuin.
• Cleaning Session (temple morning)— Every 1st of the month, 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. No need to bring anything, mid-session participation/departure OK.
• Sutra Copying (shakyo) Time— Generally, the 3rd Sunday of odd-numbered months. All tools provided. Chair seating and air conditioning available.

Annual Events—Urabon Segaki-e(August 8th),Ennenko(November 3rd - Annual unveiling of Kaiun Daibishamontenno. The shopping street is lively with Tori-no-ichi, Kaiun Fukubiki, and Matoi procession),Hoshimatsuri / Setsubun Prayer Meeting(Shōkan [light snow] to Setsubun [seasonal division]),Tōji Suigyō-sai(third Sunday of December),Kōza Battle(third Sunday of November), Spring and Autumn Higan.

⚠️ Event dates and content are subject to change. For the latest information, please checkthe blog on Daikeiji's official websiteor its social media.

Access

4-2-7 Fujieda, Fujieda-shi, Shizuoka 426-0025 / Phone: 054-641-1229

• Chitose" by Shizutetsu Justline bus.**Tomei Expressway "Yaizu IC"** approx. 10 minutes / **Shin-Tomei Expressway "Fujieda Okabe IC"** approx. 10 minutesParking is free
• — 25 spaces in front (2 large buses possible) and 35 spaces in back. ⚠️
• Car navigation systems may direct you to the back gate(the front parking lot and main gate are on the Kamitenma shopping street side).Surroundings— Daikeiji is located in a corner of the Kamitenma shopping street ↗ of the Old Tokaido Road's

Fujieda-shuku ↗The shopping street features "mitta" ↗, a shared kitchen planned by Daikeiji and operated by the general incorporated association andon, where various vendors open shops daily. Rengeji-ike Park ↗, themed "flowers, water, birds, and smiles," is a 10-minute walk away, and a hot spring and pottery center are a 10-minute drive away."mitta" ↗, where various vendors open shops daily. Rengeji-ike Park ↗, themed "flowers, water, birds, and smiles," is a 10-minute walk away, and a hot spring and pottery center are a 10-minute drive away.Rengeji-ike Park ↗, and a hot spring and pottery center are a 10-minute drive away.Setoya Area ↗.Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat kind of room is Kanshozo? How many people can stay?

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memorial services, funerals, prayers, mizuko kuyo (memorial services for aborted or miscarried fetuses), bestowal of pre-mortem Buddhist names (kaimyo), cemeteries, and eitai kuyo (perpetual memorial services)

. We welcome not only danka (temple parishioners) and danto (temple members), but also those without a family temple and those seeking a second opinion for Buddhist services (Matsunomi members). We offer **“Night Kuyo”** (limited to one group per day at Sankodo) for a quiet time with loved ones, andGrief careWe also provide a place for learning.For Buddhist services, graves, and annual events, please visit the official Daikeiji website (daikeiji.jp) →Stay or consult at Temple Hotel Daikeiji

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