SanrakuSo — Hotel in Daisen

This hotel is run by the same folks who run Daisenji Temple- it's a spectacular traditional Japanese experience with a few modern amenities thrown in to make it a bit more enjoyable. Meals for dinner and breakfast were 100% vegetarian, but were thorough and spectacular. All the right proteins needed for a big hike the next day were still there. Rooms are all very traditional, though views are only as far as the neighbouring trees. A nice ofuro or onsen is included in your stay, though the shared bathroom is the one inconvenience that is left to be desired. The staff and the monk who runs this place is friendly and gracious in their hospitality, though the rate is quite high given that the ofuro and some of the hotel aspects are aging and showing many years of wear and tear. Daisen town seems to be completely void of any form or nightlife, so take this place if you're looking for some peace and quiet and a good head start on Chugoku's highest peak. if you need more, Yonago is pretty close by and has lots of...

I was here for a lunch with my local friends.||||All dishes are vegetarian dishes. It is said that everyone would like to come here to have a meal for their stomach and have a meditation for their spirit.||||I appreciate the delicacies from Mountain Daisen. They are gifts from the Nature. These rare vegetables are fresh ingredients of the season. They are barely available in supermarkets. Although some are bitter, they are really good for health.||||We had some sesame tofu, soy milk soup pot, rice cake with rapeseed, grapefruit skin, wild vegetables with unohana and vegetable tempura. ||||The creative chef imitates the shape and taste of seafood and meat to make dishes.A dish made with arrowroot starch, is cut into squid sashimi.||||The tableware designs are pretty cool. I like my wine glass the most. It is really great to have a meal in a beautiful traditional Japanese room.||||Soon will be 3rd March, known as the Girls’ Day in Japan. So there are some exquisite...

Lovely place to stay close to the mountains and temples. Staff are exceedingly friendly and welcoming. The best part is the food, however. The portions for both breakfast and dinner are extremely generous, and everything is delicious. The cuisine is traditional Shojin Ryouri and vegan. I expect the menu is seasonal. When I was there in November it featured sweet potato, pumpkin, and local mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, prepared in myriad ways (fried, steamed, tempura, marinated,...). I recommend you stay more than one night, so you can to enjoy the meals, the view of the mountains from the room, and strolls through the peaceful surroundings or up to the top...