Payment Chart
Cost: ¥10,800 (Japanese yen) per night, per guest, all-inclusive
Includes 2 meals, meditation practice, and all on-site activities.
The final balance due should be paid directly to the retreat
in cash, in person, at the time of your stay.
Please do not pay it in advance.
See the chart below for exact amounts corresponding to the length of your stay.
Prices shown are per guest (not per room).
Questions regarding our payment policies are also answered below.
Feel free to email us should you have any additional questions at shoganjizenretreat@gmail.com.
Payment Chart
All amounts in Japanese yen, per guest.
| Nights | Total cost | Deposit | Balance due at time of stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 nights | ¥54,000 | ¥7,000 | ¥47,000 |
| 6 nights | ¥64,800 | ¥8,400 | ¥56,400 |
| 7 nights | ¥75,600 | ¥9,800 | ¥65,800 |
| 8 nights | ¥86,400 | ¥11,200 | ¥75,200 |
| 9 nights | ¥97,200 | ¥12,600 | ¥84,600 |
| 10 nights | ¥108,000 | ¥14,000 | ¥94,000 |
| 11 nights | ¥118,800 | ¥15,400 | ¥103,400 |
| 12 nights | ¥129,600 | ¥16,800 | ¥112,800 |
| 13 nights | ¥140,400 | ¥18,200 | ¥122,200 |
| 14 nights | ¥151,200 | ¥19,600 | ¥131,600 |
| 15 nights | ¥162,000 | ¥21,000 | ¥141,000 |
| 16 nights | ¥172,800 | ¥22,400 | ¥150,400 |
| 17 nights | ¥183,600 | ¥23,800 | ¥159,800 |
| 18 nights | ¥194,400 | ¥25,200 | ¥169,200 |
| 19 nights | ¥205,200 | ¥26,600 | ¥178,600 |
| 20 nights | ¥216,000 | ¥28,000 | ¥188,000 |
| 21 nights | ¥226,800 | ¥29,400 | ¥197,400 |
| 22 nights | ¥237,600 | ¥30,800 | ¥206,800 |
| 23 nights | ¥248,400 | ¥32,200 | ¥216,200 |
| 24 nights | ¥259,200 | ¥33,600 | ¥225,600 |
| 25 nights | ¥270,000 | ¥35,000 | ¥235,000 |
| 26 nights | ¥280,800 | ¥36,400 | ¥244,400 |
| 27 nights | ¥291,600 | ¥37,800 | ¥253,800 |
| 28 nights | ¥302,400 | ¥39,200 | ¥263,200 |
| 29 nights | ¥313,200 | ¥40,600 | ¥272,600 |
| 30 nights | ¥324,000 | ¥42,000 | ¥282,000 |
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Common Questions Regarding our Payment Policies
Q: Paying The Balance In Full: When do I pay the balance of my stay? Do I need to pay the whole balance in cash on arrival?
A: We suggest that you make some substantial part of your payment in Japanese cash on arrival, but you can pay the rest as you go, at any time during your stay. We’re happy to help get you to an ATM when you need one. Just ask. We’ll make it happen.
(USE the chart above to determine the exact balance due at the time of your stay.)
Q: Paying In Foreign Currency: Do you accept payment in dollars or other foreign currency?
A: We definitely prefer Japanese Yen, in cash, as payment, however, foreign currency can be exchanged at a nearby bank, or you can simply withdraw Yen at an ATM. We suggest that if you need to exchange foreign currency, that you do so in Oita or Fukuoka, not at a smaller bank near the retreat. You will get much better and faster service.
Q: Paying Your Balance in YEN: Where can I obtain Japanese Yen to make payment for my stay?
A: “International” ATMs can be found at 7-Eleven and FamilyMart convenience stores, post offices and some other locations, where you can easily use most foreign debit cards and major credit cards to withdraw Japanese currency. Jiho can easily drive you to one of these machines if necessary. For stays of more than a few days, please take your daily or weekly withdrawal limits into account when planning your payment(s).
Q: Full Payment In Cash: Why do you prefer payments in cash (Japanese Yen)?
A: Two reasons: 1) Temples in Japan traditionally receive payments and donations in cash. 2) The retreat is a micro-business with a very personal touch and a small number of guests. Cash keeps things simple for us and lowers costs for everyone.
Q: Electronic/Online Payments In Full: What if I absolutely need to make full payment for my stay in advance; electronically, or by credit card? (For example; if someone else who will not be attending will be paying for your stay such as a parent, employer, or family member.)
A: Online or credit card payment is not available for the balance of your stay. The balance is paid in cash at the retreat.
If you absolutely need to pay in full before your stay, we could accept an international money order or certified cheque, but these forms of payment must be completely cleared by the source financial institution before your stay begins.
Q: Deposits, changes to my booking, and cancellation policy…
A: Deposits and cancellation policy: Deposits are non-refundable and are officially limited to the dates confirmed at the time of the deposit payment and original booking. Unofficially, however, we are more flexible and will absolutely do our best to make reasonable date changes for you, free of charge, and transfer your deposit payment to alternate dates of stay; provided that the new dates are available, and that you have informed us of your cancellation within a reasonable time so that we are able to book another guest for the canceled dates. We try our best to accommodate necessary changes to your itinerary or modifications to your travel plans, however, we cannot guarantee that your preferred dates, should you request a change, will be available. Deposits are completely non-refundable under any circumstances. Deposits are very transferable, however, to different dates of stay or even to different guests or other retreats we are affiliated with. We try to be as flexible and generous as possible with this, however, once you have created a booking, the deposit payment itself is never refundable. Deposit transferability and booking flexibility is handled on an individual case by case basis.
See our complete list of Common Questions and Answers about the retreat.
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