Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodations surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 25 mi away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Public Bath


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 futon beds
2 futon beds
5 futon beds
6 futon beds
5 futon beds
3 futon beds
2 twin beds
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4 futon beds
4 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.4

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Wendy
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful setting, loved the grounds and koi pond around the monastery. Great location close to main area. Good vegetarian food. We had a lovely, large room that overlooked the garden.
  • Anne-marie
    United States of America United States of America
    Temple stay is always very special. I had a room that was not remodeled but had a view of an exceptional garden designed by a famous landscape architect and that made it totally worth it for me.
  • Brent
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! Accommodations, dinner, breakfast and the entire Koyasan experience was fantastic. Loved the night tour at Okunoin Cemetery and the morning prayers at Saizen-in were fascinating! Well worth the money spent to get to and stay here.
  • Matthias
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Beautiful property with tranquil gardens. The atmosphere in the hotel is very peaceful and allows you to relax. The morning prayer is a very cool experience and the food is traditional Buddhist temple cuisine, parts of which might be new to...
  • Joana
    Portugal Portugal
    The meals offered were very delicious and the room was incredibly comfortable!
  • Susan
    United States of America United States of America
    Ambiance. Participation in service. The dinner experience! Very accommodating staff.
  • Davy_jeroncic
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Diner was amazing, barh was amazing, room was amazing, stuff wers really warm and friendly, highly recommended!
  • Perris
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything from staff to the property to the surrounding areas
  • Fleur
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our first time staying at a temple so wasn't sure what to expect! The staff were all very friendly, the place very clean, peaceful and beautiful. We enjoyed the morning prayer - a surreal moment for us both. The meal was beautifully presented and...
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The food, the hospitality, the location, the room and the ceremonies.

Area info

Amenities of 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Chapel/Shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Spa

    • Public Bath

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Japanese

    House rules
    高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 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.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBNICOSUCCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

    Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guest house.

    Please note that some rooms do not have a lock (a safety deposit box is available in all rooms).

    Additional fees may apply for children. If traveling with children, please inform the property of the number and age of children, whether they require extra futon bedding and/or meals, by leaving notes in the Special Request box at the time of booking.

    Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 17:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner

    All guests with a room-only rate or breakfast-inclusive rate must check in by 19:00.

    The property recommends guests come to Koyasan and to the property with light luggage, due to steep hills and stairs in the area.

    The Koyasan mountainous area is generally a lot cooler than other areas. The property recommends guests bring enough clothes.

    The property strongly recommends guests book meal-inclusive rates, or to bring own food. Dinner requests on-site cannot be accommodated. Dinner options in the vicinity are limited, and do not offer an English menu.

    Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property in advance.

    The property's on-site public bath is open from 16:00-21:00. Specific time may be allocated depending on availability.

    FAQs about 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-

    • The prices at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian
    • 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Public Bath
    • Yes, 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- include:

      • Twin
      • Quad
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Suite
    • 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- is 1,500 feet from the center of Koyasan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.