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Last Updated on October 29, 2025
A Temple Stay by the Shore: Find Tranquility Amid Sea Breezes
Located within the precincts of Kaiganji Temple, the special 18th pilgrimage temple, “Kaiganji Shukubo” offers travelers a serene retreat that gently embraces each step of their journey. The lodging includes historic rooms where feudal lords once stayed, alongside tatami-floored Japanese-style rooms, all carrying the calming scent of wood and straw. Check-in is available from 3 PM to 7 PM, and the shared facilities include bathrooms, toilets, and washing machines—simple yet functional to ensure a comfortable stay. Guests are served shōjin ryōri (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) for both dinner and breakfast, where the quiet spirit of the land seeps into every dish, softly rejuvenating both body and mind for the journey ahead.
Basic information
| Address | 997 Nishishirakata, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa |
| Phone number | 0877-33-3333 |
| Parking | 5 cars (free) |
| Number of room(s) | There are various types such as Japanese-style rooms (53 people) |
| Price | Room only : Shared room 2,800 yen, private room 3,500 yen With breakfast : +700 yen With dinner : +1,000 yen Half board : +1,700 yen |
| Website | kaiganji.jp |
| Check-in | 15:00 |
| Check-out | — |
| Wi-Fi | — |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (details unknown) Dryer: ✕ Not available |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✕ Not accepted e-money: — |
Supplementary information
- Closed: Obon (8/13-16), New Year holidays (12/31-1/3)
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Visitors appreciate the temple’s location, with many commenting, “Just a 5-minute walk from JR Kaiganji Station—very convenient,” and praising the views: “The Seto Inland Sea right behind the temple is breathtakingly soothing.” Guests highlight the serene atmosphere, sharing experiences such as “The scent of tatami and wood felt deeply comforting” and “The shōjin ryōri meals reset my mind and body.” Others note the sense of history, describing their stay as “a rare privilege, like sleeping in the guest rooms once reserved for feudal lords.” Overall, the lodging is celebrated as a peaceful retreat combining historical charm, scenic beauty, and spiritual refreshment.
