It’s not for everyone but the guests who have chosen this for their stay in Kyoto seem to appreciate it. “When they leave, they have smiles on their faces,” he says.

Shunko-In Temple is at the heart of Kyoto’s largest temple complex, Myoshin-ji. Centrally located, it has simple rooms, tours in English, meditation classes and free bicycle hire.

Hyatt has been entrusted with management of the temples by the non-profit organisation Kyoto Culture Association. Hyatt says it plans to start offering overnight temple stays next year.

The Internet has helped the shukubo renaissance. Last year, a website was launched for the Terahaku (or temple stay) project, an effort to make this form of lodging more accessible by putting them ...

Entering Hotel Sowaka in Kyoto's famous Gion district feels like stepping onto the set of the Disney+ series "Shōgun". Guests ...

What to Do in Kyoto There are loads of temples and shrines, but here are the main attractions. Star them on your map along with everything else, and you’ll be able to see them each efficiently.

If you only have 3 days in Kyoto, it’s a good idea to stay in a centrally located area. Many of the attractions in Kyoto are somewhat spread out and will require both trains and buses or taxis ...

Shunko-In Temple is at the heart of Kyoto’s largest temple complex, Myoshin-ji. Centrally located, it has simple rooms, tours in English, meditation classes and free bicycle hire.

Today, the temple stay is appealing to a new demographic of travelers. Regardless of religious or cultural background, the experience can be transformative.