Temple Lodging Shukubo Kakurinbo

9.2

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 9.2/10, based on 1,063 reviews.

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8th	Temple Lodging Shukubo Kakurinbo Current ryokan	9.2/10	1,063
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Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out until 10:00 AM

Mountain Setting Garden Setting Hot Spring Town Public Onsen Indoor Bath Kaiseki Cuisine

Location

409-2524 Yamanashi, Minobu, Minobu3510, Japan

Staff 9,4/10

Facilities 9,2/10

Cleanliness 9,8/10

Comfort 9,1/10

Value for money 8,8/10

Location 9,2/10

Authentic Temple StayHistoric Buddhist shukubo with traditional tatami rooms and a rare temple-lodging atmosphere.

Near Kuonji TempleWell placed for visiting Minobusan Kuonji, about a 15-minute walk away.

Shojin Kaiseki MealsServes refined Buddhist vegetarian cuisine featuring local ingredients and seasonal flavors.

Beautiful Japanese GardenGuests can relax overlooking an elegant Japanese garden from the historic property.

Cultural ExperiencesTemple-stay activities may include sutra copying, prayers, yoga, or Buddhist cultural programs.

Warm Helpful ServiceReviews consistently praise the welcoming hospitality and attentive support for international guests.

Recommended stay1 nightTemple access is the strongest reason to stay: arrive mid-afternoon, soak in the communal bath, eat dinner, visit or prepare for Kuonji, then attend the early morning service before moving on. A second night only makes sense if you want a slower Minobu temple-and-ropeway day.

Trip-planning verdict: This is best used as a cultural overnight in Minobu for temple atmosphere, vegetarian-leaning dining, and an early Kuonji visit, not as a broad Yamanashi sightseeing base.

Know before booking

Not a true onsenBaths are large communal indoor baths, but this does not appear to be a natural hot spring property.

Low privacy roomsTraditional rooms are separated by fusuma sliding partitions, so sound privacy is limited.

Limited town baseMinobu is quiet and focused on temple visits rather than dense sightseeing, dining, or nightlife.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Main meal venue for breakfast and dinner with garden views.

Sakura Terrace (on-site)

on-site

Covered terrace for light lunch, tea, and relaxed drinks.

Café Zencho (nearby)

nearbyabout 5 min walk

Kakurinbo-run cafe near the Minobusan entrance.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive at JR Minobu Station and continue by taxi, especially with luggage. If using public transport only, take the bus to the Minobusan bus stop and expect an uphill walk of about 10–15 minutes to the lodging.

JR Minobu Stationstation
3.0 kmTsunouchi, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi, Japanabout 40 min walkabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 20–30 min by local bus, then a short uphill walk
Primary rail access point for Kakurinbo. Best choice for most guests arriving by train; taxi is the simplest final leg with luggage.
Kai-Oshima Stationstation
6.1 kmOshima, Minobu, Minamikoma, Yamanashi, Japantoo far to walk comfortablyabout 15–20 min by taxibest checked locally
Nearby local station on the Minobu Line, but generally less useful than JR Minobu Station for most travelers.
Shin-Fuji Stationstation
33 kmKawanarijima, Fuji, Shizuoka, Japanabout 70–90 min by car depending on traffictypically requires transfer via Fuji Station and the Minobu Line, then taxi or bus
Useful Shinkansen gateway from Tokyo, Nagoya, or Osaka. Good option if you want bullet train access before transferring to conventional rail.
Minobusan Bus Stopbus
590 mNear 3737-2 Minobu, Minobu-cho, Minamikoma-gun, Yamanashi, Japanabout 10–15 min uphillabout 5–10 min by taxilocal bus link from JR Minobu Station; journey time varies
Most useful bus stop for the final approach on public transport. Practical for light packers, but the uphill walk is less ideal with heavy luggage.
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airportairport
68 kmMakinohara and Shimada area, Shizuoka, Japanabout 1.5–2 hours by carless direct; usually requires bus and rail transfers
Reasonable only for selected domestic itineraries or self-drive trips. Generally less straightforward than arriving via Tokyo and JR Minobu Station.
Haneda Airportairport
124 kmOta, Tokyo, Japanroughly 3–4 hours by car depending on traffictypically 3.5–5 hours via Tokyo rail connections and JR Minobu Station
Usually the most practical airport for international visitors because of strong rail access into Tokyo and onward connections toward Minobu.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Genuine temple-stay atmosphereThis is an actual historic shukubo tied to Gyogakuin Kakurinbo, not a themed inn pretending to be one. The stay feels rooted in Minobu’s Buddhist heritage rather than built around generic ryokan tourism.
Great base for Kuonji visitsIt is well placed for visiting Kuonji Temple at Mount Minobu, including the highly recommended early morning prayer service. That makes it especially rewarding for travelers who want more than just an overnight stay.
Memorable yuba-focused diningMeals are a real highlight here, centered on Minobu specialties like fresh yuba and Akebono soybeans in a refined shojin-meets-kaiseki style. This makes the food experience much more destination-specific than a standard vegetarian ryokan dinner.
Historic setting with cultural depthKakurinbo emphasizes its long history and traditional architecture, and dining overlooks a garden regarded as a local cultural asset. The property offers a stronger sense of place than many small countryside lodgings.
Useful extras for culture-minded guestsThe ryokan offers experiences such as sutra copying and other hands-on activities, which can deepen the stay beyond sleeping and dining. It suits travelers looking for a quiet cultural itinerary rather than just accommodation.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Limited privacy in roomsSome rooms are separated by fusuma sliding partitions rather than solid walls. Light sleepers or guests wanting full sound insulation may find the traditional layout inconvenient.
Shared facilities may not suit everyoneToilets, sinks, and baths are communal in the traditional lodging area. Travelers expecting private ensuite comfort may feel the setup is too basic.
Access is not the easiestReaching the property usually involves a taxi from JR Minobu Station or a bus followed by a 15-minute uphill walk. That can be awkward with heavy luggage or in bad weather.
Better for quiet stays than busy sightseeingMinobu is a temple town with a calm, spiritual rhythm rather than a lively tourist center. If you want nightlife, dense attractions, or easy city hopping, the location may feel too remote.
Traditional style over modern luxuryThe appeal here is atmosphere and authenticity, not sleek contemporary comfort. Travelers seeking premium in-room amenities or a polished luxury-ryokan feel may come away underwhelmed.

Current position: 8th out of 68 ryokans in Yamanashi.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
🥉 3rd	Rakuyu	9.4/10	1,243
4th	Rokumeikan Hills	9.6/10	56
5th	Togawaso	9.3/10	654
6th	Teiensaryo Yamanakako	9.3/10	335
7th	Beautiful Japanese Garden Kagetsu	9.3/10	246
8th	Temple Lodging Shukubo Kakurinbo Current ryokan	9.2/10	1,063
9th	Mt Fuji View and Private Sauna Ryokan Shizuku しずく	9.2/10	1,010
10th	Komaya Ryokan	9.3/10	130
11th	Taiheikan	9.2/10	481
12th	Fuji Onsenji Yumedono	9.1/10	2,529
13th	Fujikawaguchiko Onsen Hotel Asafuji	9.1/10	2,503