Morning Goma Ritual Experience at Naritasan Hakodate Betsuin Hakodate Temple & Hotel Breakfast Buffet (Hakodate City, Hokkaido)

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Experience the goma ritual at Naritasan Hakodate Betsuin Hakodate Temple. Pray for the fulfillment of your wishes in a solemn space, listening to the flames of burning goma wood, the sounds of sutras and drums resonating in the main hall, and resetting your stress and worries. Afterwards, enjoy a "high-quality hotel breakfast" that has been featured frequently in the media and has become one of the images of Hakodate, at Premier Hotel - CABIN PRESIDENT - Hakodate's breakfast buffet, which focuses on locally produced ingredients.

- Experience content -

(1) Experience the Goma ritual at Naritasan Hakodate Betsuin Hakodate Temple, pray for the fulfillment of wishes by burning goma wood, read out the names of participants in the Goma ritual, and receive a "Shindai-mamori" (a protective charm) blessed by a priest.

(2) Breakfast Buffet at Premier Hotel-CABIN PRESIDENT-Hakodate

* Guests will need to travel on their own from Naritasan Hakodate Betsuin Hakodate Temple, where the goma training experience will take place, to the breakfast buffet venue, Premier Hotel - CABIN PRESIDENT - Hakodate. (Approximately a 10-minute walk. If using the tram, board the tram bound for Yachigashira or Hakodate Dock-mae from the Matsukaze-cho tram stop, get off at Hakodate Ekimae, one stop away, and walk for approximately 2 minutes.)
*Please present the "Breakfast Buffet Ticket" given to you when you register for the Goma Training Experience at the entrance to the buffet venue. (*Please keep your "Breakfast Buffet Ticket" in a safe place, as you will not be able to receive the service if you lose it.)
*Please note that the last entry to the breakfast buffet venue is 9:30 and the venue closes at 10:00.

- Spot and experience introduction -

・Hakodate Temple, Naritasan Hakodate Betsuin

Hakodate-ji Temple, a branch temple of Naritasan Hakodate Betsuin, is a branch temple of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, the head temple of the Chizan school of Shingon Buddhism in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. Founded in the Heian period, Naritasan Shinshoji Temple is known nationwide as the center of Fudo Myo-o worship, and Hakodate-ji Temple was founded in 1896 to carry on its teachings and prayers.
The principal deity is Acala, and many people come to pray for protection from disasters, good fortune, and traffic safety.

・What is Goma training?

Goma training is a traditional prayer ritual passed down in Japanese Buddhism.
"Goma" is a fire-based ritual that originated in India and has been passed down in Japan at temples of the Shingon and Tendai sects. Monks light a fire in front of the goma altar and throw special pieces of wood (gomagi) into the flames, praying for the fulfillment of worshippers' wishes and prayers. Fire is a symbol of "purification" and "transformation," and it is believed that entrusting one's wishes to the goma flames purifies the mind and body and bestows new strength. Participants can experience Japan's unique spiritual culture by offering gomagi on which they have written their wishes and watching the flames burn before their eyes.

In modern times, goma training is increasingly being opened to tourists and foreigners, and is attracting attention as a valuable cultural experience that allows people to experience the traditional Japanese spiritual world of "prayer" and "purification" in a solemn atmosphere.
This experience is conducted as a strict religious ceremony, not a spectacle for tourists. There is no guide or commentary in a foreign language, but you can still feel the power of the flames, the power of the monks' chanting, and the solemn atmosphere, making it a very special experience.

・Breakfast buffet (Premier Hotel - CABIN PRESIDENT - Hakodate 2nd floor restaurant "Harbor Dining")

Based on the concept of "A satisfying breakfast for adults with an exquisite menu that reflects the seasonal flavors of Hokkaido," we offer dishes made with carefully selected ingredients from Hokkaido, mainly from the southern part of the island. In addition to the seafood bowl that is unique to Hokkaido, we also offer a monthly menu using seasonal ingredients and draft sparkling wine, providing a luxurious breakfast experience.