Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodations for visitors. Just to the left of entering sanmon gate, there is a stone garden created by the famous Mirei Shigemori and designated a natural monument by the Japanese government. Guests can experience temple activities such as meditation, sutra copying and tracing of Buddhist deities at an additional charge, if reserved in advance. Guests can also participate in morning prayers, which do not require reservation. All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available. Guests with reservations that include a meal can enjoy delicately prepared homemade vegetarian meals featuring seasonal dishes. Convenience stores are located within a 3-minute walking distance from the property. It is a 10-minute walk from the famous Kongobuji Temple. Guests can visit the Buddhist temple, Danjogaran, just a 3-minute walk away.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Asian

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 futon beds
3 futon beds
4 futon beds
2 twin beds
and
2 futon beds
2 futon beds
4 futon beds
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
9.0
Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paolla
    Brazil Brazil
    Such a clean, comfortable place! The monges were also very nice and spoke great english. Would 100% recommend
  • Grace
    United States of America United States of America
    Loved the temple ambiance and the opportunity to participate. The room was spectacular (we accidentally booked the best suite, b/c it was the only room left!). The vegetarian food was excellent, even if some of the dishes were a bit challenging.
  • Umi
    Japan Japan
    An amazing experience, particularly pleasantly surprised by the 2-course dinner, local and fresh ingredients, very delicious vegetarian meal! Finally, morning service in the main prayer hall was followed up with short history and explanations from...

Area info

;

Amenities of 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free Wifi
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Baggage storage
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safe
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages Spoken
    • Japanese

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules
    高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 15:00 to 17:00
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 to 10:00
    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.

    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 ClubJCBMaestroNICOSUCUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

    Please note, this property is a temple and guests must check-in by 17:00. Please notify the property if guests plan to arrive after this check-in time. Please update the property if guest's expected arrival time changes.

    - Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs. Please contact the property through the special requests box at the time of booking. Please note, the property may not be able to fulfill some requests.

    - Please note, meal requests cannot be accommodated at check-in.

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

    - Please note this is strictly a nonsmoking property. There is a designated smoking area on site.

    - The property has a curfew at 21:00. Please note, the curfew is 20:00 during the winter season from early December until mid March.

    - Please note, the on-site public bath is available until 21:00. During the winter season from early December until mid March, there is a smaller bath that is available until 20:00.

    Please inform 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- 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.

    Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-

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

    • 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is 2,300 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 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Triple
    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- on this page.

    • Guests staying at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Asian