temple lodging; pilgrims' quarters; priest's quarters
Accommodation within a temple or shrine grounds, originally for pilgrims or visiting monks, now also open to tourists seeking a cultural experience.
高野山の宿坊に泊まって、朝のお勤めに参加した。
I stayed at a temple lodging on Mount Koya and joined the morning service.
At this temple, you can enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine at the lodgings.
Compound of 宿 (lodging) and 坊 (monk's quarters, temple building). The term historically referred to quarters for visiting monks and pilgrims.