Sanrakuso: A Tranquil Retreat on Mount Mitake
Nestled within the serene landscapes of Mount Mitake in Tokyo's Ome City, Sanrakuso offers a unique blend of traditional Japanese hospitality and spiritual enrichment. This shukubo, or temple lodging, provides guests with an immersive experience that harmoniously combines nature, culture, and spirituality. We really enjoyed our stay here and could have stayed longer. The meals were absolutely delicious!
A Sanctuary Amidst Nature
Perched atop a verdant mountain ridge, Sanrakuso is often referred to as "Kami-no-ie," meaning "House of the Gods." The lodge is managed by an 18th-generation Shinto priest, ensuring that guests receive authentic and heartfelt hospitality. The surrounding environment is a haven for nature enthusiasts, with seasonal flowers adorning the entrance and the tranquil ambiance of the banquet hall, which houses the patron god.
Spiritual and Cultural Experiences
Guests at Sanrakuso have the opportunity to participate in various spiritual practices:
Morning Worship: Each morning, a service is held at the nearby Musashi Mitake Shrine, allowing guests to engage in traditional Shinto rituals.
Waterfall Training: For those seeking a deeper spiritual connection, waterfall training sessions are available, offering a unique form of meditation and purification.
Bath: Experience the soothing bath, designed to promote relaxation and inner peace. This was a private bath and so refreshing after hiking all day! Traditional shower with a hot and cooler bath - large enough for 2 people each.
Culinary Delights
Sanrakuso takes pride in its culinary offerings, serving medicinal wild vegetable dishes crafted from seasonal sanso and sansai—wild mountain grasses and vegetables—harvested on Mount Mitake. Many of the ingredients are sourced directly from the lodge's own garden, ensuring freshness and authenticity.
Access and Accommodation
Sanrakuso is conveniently accessible:
Address: 108 Mitakesan, Ome, Tokyo
Access: From JR Mitake Station, take a bus to the Cableshita bus stop, followed by a cable car ride to Mitakesan stop, and then a 15-minute walk to the lodge.
Rooms: The lodge offers 12 traditional Japanese rooms.
We would absolutely stay again - was a wonderfully relaxing time.
