Experience the Life of a Monk: Temple Stay in Koyasan

[@ubud5924]

Have been to Koyasan four times. Walking by one temple it made me cry with joy--no explanation why. You can feel the energy walking through the cemetery & visiting the temples. A must when in Japan.

[@alexkillingsworth9740]

I I just stayed here! I came across this video searching"meditation Buddhism Japan" He was my favorite monk and gave me some motivation to try meditation in my daily life! I can't believe he is youtube famous! I wish I had been able to talk with the monks about their lives and having to work as a tour guide/performer while also living genuinely by their faith. Koyasan was a very cool experience and much less "temple amusement park " than I expected. I believe the monks truly believe in their lifestyle and are really good at ignoring tourist gawking as they worship. But it is still an economy fueled by tourism where part of the monks responsibilities include playing tour guide. What I think everyone needs to know is that all the monks are hot. It's not a joke. All are 25-40, perfectly built with flawless skin and a cool, calm, collected attitude.

[@joyoflove144]

How do you book rooms at the temple? Do you have an agent by any chance.

[@whushaw]

I can't wait to try Shojin Ryori one day. As a Vegan, this cuisine is simply perfection!

[@panathenaea]

Next level content - had everything. Thanks for this

[@JapanbyFood]

We are so glad!

[@spx2327]

Shizuka in tradition Japanese garment is just mesmerizing!

[@JapanbyFood]

We agree!

[@bekkyb3225]

I stayed here last weekend and it was awesome! The night time cemetery tour from Nobu-san who is a monk at this temple was the absolute highlight. I hope more people are able to visit soon.

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you got to enjoy it!

[@KeithTKO]

Thanks for taking me to this sacred place to see what they have to offer.

[@JapanbyFood]

Our pleasure!

[@clsybear]

What a great video. And a wonderful experience to introduced Buddhism to someone

[@JapanbyFood]

We are glad you liked it!

[@xxCablexx]

did not think vegan food would look so good but wow it looks amazing! love the yukata and eye makeup at breakfast, really beautiful cinematography as well

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you so much!!

[@wilkowanders]

Thanks so much for this video. We visited Koyasan and stayed overnight in Buddhist lodgings. We were inspired by watching this video last year to stay and have to say our favourite meal in the whole of Japan was the Shojin Ryori. It was so tasty and so well presented at the same time. It was the only place we eat Shojin Ryori in Japan, but was totally worth the trip to Koyasan to experience that cuisine as well as the beauty and cultural significance of the area.

[@Metayoshi]

I went to Koyasan in 2014, and it was definitely one of my all time favorite places to visit in the whole world! I remember the cemetery and forest being massive, the video really can’t do it justice. I highly encourage any visitors to really explore Koyasan!

[@JapanbyFood]

It is the biggest one! Absolutely stunning in real life!

[@sakurachristineito6428]

Thank you & will do!!!!!

[@tavita8699]

Being Buddhist I wanted to explain the truth about why we do not use onion or garlic. The above is ment to have sexual enhancement qualities and as Sangha (Buddhist monks and Nuns) this is strickly forbiden. It is simply amazing how the flavours in Buddhist cusine has proven that two very popular ingredients used in most cusines is just not required Imagine from Korea Kim chi For Buddhists this is a no no or is it? Normally garlic and onion is used to enhance the flavour of the Kim chi but I have eaten Kim chi made completely without garlic or onion and the taste is almost the same. This video was not only presanted in a very professional way but gave light to the life of the Sangha and that Vegan food can have lots of umami flavours that proves that eating meat really is not nessasary Namo Shakyamuni Buddha Namo Shakyamuni Buddha Namo Shakyamuni Buddha Sadu Sadu Sadu 🙏🙏🙏

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you for your great explanation!

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

I was lucky enough to spend 2 nights in a temple there. It was so beautiful and peaceful. The food was as well!

[@JimmyGunawanX]

Such a luxury Buddhism retreat I wonder if we could actually just make the world works like this :)

[@jle92708]

No cuz you couldn’t progress by just meditating. We’d still be living in caves

[@JimmyGunawanX]

@@jle92708 Maybe living in caves like tribes is our true calling.

[@bearcat5038]

First! Keep up the awesome work Japan by Food. 👍

[@nguyendl4477]

Beautiful clean temple, zen architecture, delicious temple food Shojin Ryori. I love the meditation hall with zafu cushions. Arigatou thanks Shizuka Anderson 🧡❤💚💙

[@calnative4904]

Fantastic episode Shizuka!

[@JapanbyFood]

We are happy you liked it!

[@popptrp]

Just finished watching NHK World short film program starred by Shizuka and a beautiful lady on wheelchair. Shizuka, she's never loosen her dazzling smile and prettiness!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you for also watching her episode on Japan by Food!

[@Arya_a1010]

Woww I want to experience this ❤ I'm fan of Buddha's teachings ❤

[@CK-nf4ui]

Thank you so much for the beautiful video! My boyfriend and I are staying here in April. We are both vegan and I in particular love to cook and learn about the history and importance of food in different cultures. What a deep honor to stay with and be served by these monks. I appreciate all of the questions you asked as you explored!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you! It was truly an enriching experience!

[@littlsuprstr]

Wow, what a beautiful temple.

[@JapanbyFood]

It really is!

[@hapacooks]

It’s on my bucket list to do something like this 😻 thank you for showcasing this!

[@JapanbyFood]

You should!

[@martinkuhk]

Excellent video! I visited Koyasan a few years ago and it's really a fantastic place to visit. This is one of those places people should visit at least once in their lifetime.

[@JapanbyFood]

Agreed!

[@AFJRHNELK]

we could not forget the history of japan and Boda's history and monks life style

[@joejoe9979]

Amitofo, thank you Buddha blessings and teaching.

[@cameroncayer9726]

I have eaten Shojin Ryori. One of the best meals I have ever had!

[@tejusingh6856]

I love my Buddhism✨❤☸️🇮🇳🙏🥰🥰🥰

[@gnomevoyeur]

Greetings from an Australian JBF fan. It was nice to get a shout out from the monk.

[@JapanbyFood]

yay! He was super cool!

[@emiliogonzales658]

Thanks for the great video! Always love seeing what ancient and modern treasures you reveal.

[@JapanbyFood]

Our pleasure!

[@ericsrvadventures6611]

Looked like a very fulfilling stay.

[@JapanbyFood]

It really was!

[@nakennille127]

grreat eposide love from Sweden

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you! Japan by Food sending a hug to Sweden!

[@sammydavis8722]

I've always wanted to see Koyasan, so I'm very happy you have made a travel video about the visit!

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@astroboy3507]

The displayed dished were like 5 star!!!! Yum!!! And the monk has good taste to visit Australia 🇦🇺 we’re I’m from too!!!! 😎✌🏻

[@JapanbyFood]

It was amazing!

[@shay101x]

Thanks for this great video! I stayed in Koyasan during my trip in 2017 and this brought back so many great memories 😊

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rafgeymir]

glad this channel has such amazing production quality and interesting topics

[@JapanbyFood]

Thanks a lot!

[@geaslinjustin]

Thank you for the amazing video!

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you liked it!

[@subculturebith1616]

great video shizuka!!

[@rakjarnikar]

Beautiful Buddhist Temple

[@makarachapko]

Amazing content! Thank you!

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you liked it!

[@peraperic535]

Thank you because I may learn about Japan from old tradicional Japan life.❤😊🎉

[@JapanbyFood]

So glad to hear that!

[@damienmonier4027]

Great video! A very beautiful place and unique experience. Looks welcoming for foreign tourists to participate also, which is nice.

[@JapanbyFood]

Foreigners welcome!

[@GilAdams]

Great video .. I really enjoyed the veggie meal .. I was supposed how it looked .. now I want to try .. have a wonderful day

[@JapanbyFood]

We recommend it!

[@mamelucoderribado]

she's so cute, I wish anything made as happy as her

[@Kafir_Hindu]

Thanks for the virtual feast and letting me know that buddists monks eat veg food

[@yeineralarcon2280]

The best host ever !shizuka Anderson! I like everything about this video 👍 Great job 👏😇

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you! We are glad you liked it!

[@evolitile]

#rd video here, I have to be honest, you make the experience so inviting. I really appreciate your level of detail in your videos. It is very refreshing., thank you so much for sharing your experiences.

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you for such kind words!

[@ImOutaTime]

I was there. It was one of my favourite places in japan!

[@JapanbyFood]

We are happy to hear that!

[@b9brutality]

I've never seen Shizuka look more beautiful!!! Like a fox spirit visiting a temple!

[@victorlui5955]

Hi Shizzy!!! Hi Japan by food!!! Shizzy's fit is cool!!! I would eat all the tempura. 😊

[@InsigniaNIX]

Beautiful locations and a wonderful host! Thank you Shizuka for taking us on this journey to some of these beautiful locations with beautiful food!

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trav1971]

I would definitely like to do this

[@Rene_Reyes1007]

Thanks!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you as well!!

[@davebecks10]

Greetings from Indonesia Shizuka chan😊

[@victorbolarsson]

Interesting vid!

[@ujjalburagohain8159]

🕊️🙏❤️🌈 Beautiful Family

[@victorlui5955]

Shizzy, today Imma Ganmodoki. 😊

[@socaldrew8]

this was a really informative and cool video.

[@JapanbyFood]

Glad it helped!

[@leradicideglialberi]

beautiful place and people! The vegan food there must be fantastic!

[@JapanbyFood]

The food was amazing!

[@thejessta]

Shizukaaaaaaa

[@yangchandolkar7485]

Awesome Inspiring Beautiful Delicious Shojin Ryori...I'm Very Curious to Try the Shojin Ryori ...Thank you for your video...GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌷✨️☘️🍓🍋🍊🍒🌹❤️💛💛🧡💕🪴🌺🍁🌻💮🌼💐🏵🌸🌷🌹🌺🍁🌻💮🌼💐🏵🌸

[@JapanbyFood]

So nice of you!

[@chrisbotsis7658]

That is so cool would like to know how much to book a room and for how long thank you

[@kaizen07]

Thank you Shizuka for the great insight. I just never knew temple stay was soooo expensive? Unless I am looking at the wrong place. But it was sooo expensive.

[@alexkillingsworth9740]

We stayed in one of the rooms without a private bath for $330 USD/night (May 2023). The whole town is crazy expensive. I first accidentally booked a room with bathroom that was $650/night and changed. I would love to find a similar cultural experience for a more reasonable price

[@ΓεώργιοςΊγγλης]

What a beautiful woman. I could love her. 😮

[@gilghost]

would love to go there for the food

[@JapanbyFood]

We recommend it!

[@gilghost]

@@JapanbyFood how much is the cost for overnight stay?

[@zainabk9165]

Love from india

[@radeonblue1816]

OMG! She is Shizuka....

[@ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣΝΠΑΠΑΣΤΑΘΗΣ]

Miso is a kind soup but if you try it it has light taste

[@nazhingexperience6185]

hello crush! Ms. Anderson :) love your videos and you

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@leberkase4508]

Wakayama Prefecture in Japan wants people from overseas to come visit its vegan food. Wakayama prefecture has a lot of nature. It is an important place in Japanese history. Umeboshi and Kukai are famous.

[@JapanbyFood]

We love it there!

[@yopasmr1572]

Looks healthy and tasty 😋

[@MyU2beCall]

Very ineresting food. Maybe it is also possible to stay for a medidation session.

[@JapanbyFood]

It is possible to stay for both meditation and morning ceremony:)

[@catfish9539]

This is my idea of heaven. The tranquil gardens amazing Japanese traditions and next level vegan food. Oh my goodness. Vegan food doesn’t lack flavour 🙄

[@JapanbyFood]

Couldn't agree more!

[@nelsonhu3926]

Wow the monk had a walkabout in Australia to find his true calling

[@JapanbyFood]

Really cool, right?

[@nelsonhu3926]

@@JapanbyFood Love your content and I can't wait to visit Japan!!

[@sadiarehan7914]

😊🎉❤good😊

[@ivanteo1973]

2:58 you sure you are not sleeping?

[@JapanbyFood]

Just in deep relaxation:)

[@sujilsreedhran8311]

🙏🙏🙏

[@COSMIXA]

Glad to know the food is 100% vegan. ❤

[@ΓΙΩΡΓΟΣΝΠΑΠΑΣΤΑΘΗΣ]

Yukata is a kind of kimono

[@ruialves9821]

The video could be amazing without your reactions and comments lol a tip: only subtitles and good music. 🙌🙌 will be a relax videos

[@CorradoCameroni-tn9ju]

❤😊 Namu Amida Butsu Namu...for a vegetarian world... love is love... love is gay... Japan is fantastic 😊❤

[@Bad_Karma1968]

Shizuka is trying to find herself ?

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you so much!

[@lamourdujourr]

😌

[@arnaud8115]

Je m’abonne, je like et je commente, What else can i do ?

[@JapanbyFood]

You do enough! Merci!

[@bluegray8428]

Yakult 😄

[@doannguyen8450]

Namo A Di Da Phat

[@Wolfy39565]

i would love this but my husband wouldnt. he likes meat too much😅😂

[@mogambo4565]

If buddha lived like that during his time he would have died of hunger while traveling through forests and barren lands.Vegetarianism is later addition it is not compulsory thing.

[@markokino3716]

I could eat vegan meals. No problem. But I think I would have withdrawals with no TV or Internet. I'm not even sure they allow cellphones. Wow, what a sad reflection of my life.

[@JapanbyFood]

You would be surprised, many monks have amazing cool hobbies like riding motorbikes, playing musical instruments, photography or manga. And most of the ones we met had phones and even instagram accounts :P

[@whushaw]

💜

[@asokakarunaratne969]

sadhu

[@imsunasong3912]

Oh my after the 3rd wow I had to stop watching.

[@adarshjaisawal3027]

🇮🇳🪔🙏☀️🇯🇵

[@wagnerwei]

🦀🦀🦀

[@pattananluangphetngam192]

Thai monk can eat anything😂

[@JapanbyFood]

Lucky them!

[@vajrananjig6917]

It depends on sect.

[@jayantkamble6082]

If they are offered or donated. Monks are prohibited to have meat solely. Killing or encouraging killing animal for food is prohibited for monks.

[@truthboi400]

sorry, but that is not how a Monk lives. LOL.

[@Anthonyinkz]

I woud starve as I don't class veggies as food, No idea why they don't eat a proper human diet of meat, we been carnivore for millions of years since leaving the trees, long before someone said don't eat meat, how ridiculous.

[@ali.aetwebi1118]

lower ur voice u r too loud

[@ShizukaAnderson]

This is an interesting comment because I was actually losing my voice on this trip 😂😂 - but we’ll take note for editing the sound levels!

[@marcotixxx]

i love shizuka 😍

[@brandonlandolt7913]

Do t like the host her reactions are so fake and weird I know in jap culture u thank people allot but it sounds so fake even the locals seem uncomfortable

[@leberkase4508]

Thanks!

[@JapanbyFood]

Thank you!