Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Spring in Japan is famous for the blooming sakura, but there’s a deeper kind of magic waiting in the mountains of Gifu. 🌸✨
If you're looking to escape the bustling city crowds this cherry blossom season, step back in time in Takayama—a charming Edo-period town. For the ultimate peaceful retreat, we checked into Temple Hotel Takayama Zenko-Ji (@takayama_zenkoji) by @oterastay.official, where you can actually sleep inside a literal Buddhist temple!
Here is what makes this stay so unforgettable:
• Morning Zen: Starting the day with inspiring prayers and soothing chants led by the resident Monk Kaiji.
• Mindful Crafting: Creating a custom blend of incense powder at a calming Zukou workshop to bring that sense of peace home.
• Historic Comfort: Wandering samurai-era streets before crashing in a dreamy, modern tatami room.
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Spring in Japan is famous for the blooming sakura, but there’s a deeper kind of magic waiting in the mountains of Gifu. 🌸✨
If you're looking to escape the bustling city crowds this cherry blossom season, step back in time in Takayama—a charming Edo-period town. For the ultimate peaceful retreat, we checked into Temple Hotel Takayama Zenko-Ji (@takayama_zenkoji) by @oterastay.official, where you can actually sleep inside a literal Buddhist temple!
Here is what makes this stay so unforgettable:
• Morning Zen: Starting the day with inspiring prayers and soothing chants led by the resident Monk Kaiji.
• Mindful Crafting: Creating a custom blend of incense powder at a calming Zukou workshop to bring that sense of peace home.
• Historic Comfort: Wandering samurai-era streets before crashing in a dreamy, modern tatami room.
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