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Gyokurin-ji Temple on Sado Island, Where You Can Stay Overnight
On Sado Island, you can actually choose to stay at a temple. At Gyokurin-ji, a historic temple founded in 1485, part of the head priest’s quarters is designated as guest quarters, accommodating up to two groups per day. Dinner is not provided, but if you participate in the 6:00 a.m. morning service, you’ll be served rice porridge made with local vegetables (the chanting session plus breakfast costs 2,000 yen). My first-ever 6:00 a.m. chanting session was a truly wonderful experience. San, the Akita dog, and the cat were adorable, and this cozy, homey lodging served as the perfect base for my two-night trip with friends—it was an excellent choice. The temple and the surrounding scenery were also magnificent, and I definitely hope to stay there again the next time I visit Sado Island.
