Located in Yoshino, 3.7 mi from Kinpusen-ji Temple and 8.7 mi from Mount Yoshino, Houtouji Temple provides accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
or
1 futon bed
1 twin bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.5
Free Wifi
9.0
High score for Yoshino
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    Canada Canada
    Staff was very helpful and friendly. Gave us a ride to and from the station.
  • Alexander
    France France
    It is a buddhist temple indeed, the priest and his family are the hosts. The (modern) temple is a separate building. Beautiful view over the landscape. Access is not easy but the host proposes to come and fetch you at the station. Dinner and...
  • Andrew
    Australia Australia
    A wonderful temple stay with the delightful Terashima family. A calm place on a hill with views across the tree tops to Yoshino. Mrs Terashima is a brilliant cook and runs a cafe of great charm. Beautiful gluten free vegetarian meals were...
  • Emma
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Our stay at the Houtouji temple was one of the highlights of our trip! The loving family made our stay very special. They went out of their way to pick us up from the train station, prepared delicious (vegetarian!) dinner and breakfast, and taught...
  • Emil
    Germany Germany
    This is a calm and happy place filled with great hospitality and spirituality. You are invited, but not obliged, to attend the buddhist morning prayer in the adjacent temple.
  • E
    Eleen
    Singapore Singapore
    Booked two nights at this temple lodging or Shukubo just outside the Sakura season, serenity and shades of green is the reward you get. Lady of the house, Yoshiko and her daughter cooked super delicious meals for me. Chief priest, Hozui and his...
  • Paula
    Germany Germany
    Beautifully scenery, very kind family, delicious food!
  • Will
    Australia Australia
    The location was superb, with the room carrying a lovely aesthetic and comfort. The offered breakfast was delicious and the facilities are all neat and clean. The owners were very accomodating and kind. It would be a property I would visit again...
  • Steffen532
    Germany Germany
    One of the nicest Guest Houses I've stayed in while in Japan. The guest house is run by a lovely Japanese couple. Rooms are basic but super clean, traditional style with Tatamis, spacious, and there's a vintage style secretary desk in every room....
  • M
    Marine
    Japan Japan
    It was a little hard to find because my maps told me to walk the path that you reach by car but then the staff messaged me what I needed to do,which I would recommend asking them before coming to make it easier. The room was spacious and clean....

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Area info

Amenities of Houtouji Temple
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
Internet
Fast free Wifi 219 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Chapel/Shrine
  • Non-smoking rooms
Spa
  • Yoga classes
Languages Spoken
  • Japanese

House rules
Houtouji Temple takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 22:00 and 05:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Houtouji Temple of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: M290001657

FAQs about Houtouji Temple

  • Check-in at Houtouji Temple is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Houtouji Temple include:

    • Family
    • Single
  • Houtouji Temple is 2.9 miles from the center of Yoshino. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Houtouji Temple offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Yoga classes
  • The prices at Houtouji Temple may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.