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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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Awaken with Zen, Find Calm in Sutras — A Pilgrim’s Spiritual Retreat
Nestled in Nakayama, Takamatsu City, just about 1 km from Temple 82, Negoroji, Kappa Dojo Yuyu is a temple lodging designed to deepen the experience of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. With only four serene guest rooms, the inn provides a quiet retreat to rest both body and mind. Guests can enjoy shōjin ryōri (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) that reflects the spirit of Zen, and optional experiences such as zazen meditation, sutra chanting, and calligraphy (advance reservation required). Equipped with free laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, and parking, the accommodation offers modern comforts while inviting guests to slow down, reflect, and connect with themselves — a truly meaningful stop on the pilgrimage.
Basic information
| Address | 1501-9 Nakayama-cho, Takamatsu-shi, Kagawa |
| Phone number | 087-882-4022 |
| Parking | Available |
| Number of room(s) | 4 rooms |
| Price | Room only : 3,000 yen With breakfast : 4,000 yen With dinner : 4,500 yen Half board : 5,000 yen |
| Website | www.kappa.or.jp |
| Check-in | 14:00 – 16:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ Available (free) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (free) Dryer: ✓ Available (free) |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: ✕ Not accepted |
Supplementary information
- Closed on Saturdays and Sundays
- Meals are served in the style of a zazen dojo
- Zazen experience 500 yen, sutra recitation 200 yen, sutra copying 500 yen *with tax /reservation required
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Guests often praise the inn’s “calm and peaceful atmosphere” and the “serenity of being surrounded by nature.” Many highlight the value of the unique experiences, saying, “Zazen meditation and other temple activities gave me precious time for self-reflection,” and “I enjoyed a rare chance to step into a different, mindful way of life.” The facilities are described as “clean, comfortable, and well-equipped,” while the meals are lauded for being “healthy, nourishing, and carefully prepared.” Reviewers also emphasize the “warm welcome and kind support” from the hosts, contributing to an overall impression of a tranquil and fulfilling stay.
Two women stayed here for one night in March 2024. First of all, I was surprised to see that the entrance to the lodging house had a sign that looked like a karaoke snack bar. When you enter the inn, you will feel the nostalgic atmosphere of a spacious, clean, family home or training camp! I get used to it very well. There is a TV in the chat room, and a tea stand, PC, microwave, and kettle pot in the dining room! The room is one for each person (4.5 tatami mats in the Kyoto area) with a single bed and a table. A simple but calming room. The room I used was a Western-style room (there seems to be a Japanese-style room as well). This time, I was accompanied by a man (alone), and since our room was on one end of the room, I was grateful for the landlord’s thoughtfulness. Breakfast and dinner (Friday night is curry day, breakfast is porridge, side dishes, dried sardines, pickled plums, pickles) We eat together with the monks and the people staying overnight. It’s really delicious. It’s not a special curry, it’s just a normal delicious curry. Considering the accommodation price, it’s a very satisfying meal with great value for money. You can directly learn the etiquette of meals from the priest. It doesn’t mean you can’t talk, but it was a quiet meal, so I really felt like I was staying at a temple. There is one large bath (one bathtub, two showers), and a shared toilet (one for men, one for men and women, and one for women = 3 in total).It is very clean. There is a washing machine (thankfully they have laundry powder too!) and a morning ritual (Heart Sutra) for zazen meditation. 5500 yen (tax included). As a side note, after finishing my duties in the morning, my friends and I remarked together, “Young priest’s voice is wonderful!” I cleaned the entrance when I left in the morning. It’s not like I’m forced to do it, but I want it to be natural…I was very satisfied and I highly recommend it.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
While there are many business-like temple lodgings, we stayed at a real temple lodging.
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
The room and toilet were clean, and the bath was large.
We could also do zazen and chant sutras, so it was great value for money.
