OTERA STAY is your guide
For those ready to transform their life’s journey—
from chasing instant gratification to cherishing enduring moments.
Everything in this world—yourself, us, our surroundings—is a gift from our ancestors.
These fleeting moments weave together, becoming the gift we pass on to future generations
OTERA STAY embraces the joy and excitement of nurturing the well-being and happiness of everyone—ourselves, our friends and families, and society—by connecting the time and space of the past, present, and future.”
Meditate together.
Balance your body and soul.
Nourish yourself with the essence of life and appreciate its beauty.
Listen to the silence and sleep deeply.
Breathe deeply in the morning light.
Learn from the wisdom of our ancestors,
and immerse yourself in history and nature.
Your endless quest begins with a single step.
Let OTERA STAY become a meaningful part of your life journey.
BRAND CONCEPT
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MESSAGE
Find Your Path
“OTERA STAY”
OTERA STAY is a transformative wellness retreat where historic temple spaces guide you back to inner balance.
Rooted in Japan’s timeless spirituality, we offer immersive stays and mindful experiences that reconnect you with what truly matters.
Set within historic temples, shrines, and sacred cultural sites, OTERA STAY blends meditation, Zen practices, forest walks, calligraphy, and plant-based temple cuisine into a holistic retreat program.
Each stay opens a doorway to stillness, introspection, and emotional clarity—inviting travelers into a deeply personal, inward journey.
More than accommodation, OTERA STAY is a sanctuary for mindfulness, spiritual renewal, and transformative travel.
Experience the healing quiet of Japan’s sacred heritage and return home with a clearer mind, a lighter heart, and a shifted perspective.
Service & Contents
Everyone is welcome to our Temple Hotels and OTERA STAY experience
and gain deeper insights into Japan’s spiritual heritage.
Staying at a temple. Balancing the body, mind & spirit
Temple Hotel
Accommodation service to stay at a temple. A new style of Shukubo(Temple Hotel). From Vacation Rental type to large scale of hotel style, OTERA STAY Temple Hotel with different personalities are spreading in each region of Japan. Largest brand of Shukubo in Japan (11 temples as of 2022)
Meeting、Incentive、Convention、Events at temples.
OTERA WORK
The sacred place of Japanese temples open the spiritual and special space such as huge halls ,Japnese garden, and Japanese style meeting room. you will feel calming, inspiring, comfortable and nature. From daytime to overnight stays, use of the place for meetings, events, conferences, etc.
why not give yourself something to look forward to by hiring a venue for a retreat in the Japanese temple.
Camp &outdoor activity at temples
Temple Camp
Provide a campground and RV park on the temple grounds. Enjoy both nature and the temple with campfires, BBQs, tent saunas, etc.
Life-changing experiences at temples
Temple Experience
A stay in Temple Hotel is an opportunity to slow down and renew. Guests can try meditative, spiritual practices such as shakyo sutra copying, meditation, and strolling the temple gardens. Joining morning prayers is optional, but often proves to be a highlight of the stay.
Our Temple Hotels offer various types of experiences such as guided walks of the grounds and private tours of the temple halls, revealing deeper insights into the life of the temple and its practices.
Morning Ceremony
Zazen
Meditation
Temple Seasonal dining
Yoga and mindfulness
copying of a sutra
Budism Training at waterfall
trail run at holy mountain
Buddhist sermon, dialogue with monk
hand-crafted budism charms
We have also held various other events at temples.
If you are interested in holding an event at a temple, please contact us using the inquiry form.