Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodations surrounded by mountains and many temples.
Wendy
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.
高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- offers accommodations in Koyasan, 28 miles from Matsushita Park and 29 miles from Subaru Hall.
Joan
South Korea
Beautiful location with very helpful staff though the areas outside of the hotel were quite cold. The room was beautiful and warm. The food was delicious! Enjoyed the public bath, as well.
24 miles from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 宿坊 光明院 provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This ryokan features free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.
Yuval
Israel
Great experience, very interesting and cultural.
Loved the food and the rooms.
The monks are very nice and you can attend several rituals in the temple which is amazing.
24 miles from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- provides accommodations with access to a public bath. This 4-star ryokan offers luggage storage space.
Paik Swan
United States of America
The building was beautiful and the room very nice and cozy. We had an evening and morning prayer service
Sojiin, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodations in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan.
Craig
Australia
The vegetarian menu was delicious and filling. The room was clean and tidy and as expected for traditional-style Japanese accommodation. Most staff were courteous and obliging.
Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.
Maria
United States of America
Memorable and unique stay at a temple. Very modern and well-appointed (Japanese) room, with great bathroom facilities. Inspiring ceremony. Tasty meals.
高野山 宿坊 宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin- provides a public bath and air-conditioned accommodations in Koyasan, 23 miles from Kishi Station. This 3-star ryokan offers a garden.
Dami
United Kingdom
I loved everything. Was an amazing time and experience. However, be sure to pack up warm if you are going in the winter time :)
高野山 宿坊 普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin- in Koyasan provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 24 miles from Kishi Station.
Baer
United States of America
Warm welcome, explanation of all details in English. Timing of activities good, not rushed, clear, enjoyable. Room super warm, so cozy, slept well on futon. Lovely dinner and breakfast Japanese style, morning prayers interesting and worth getting up early. All good.
Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath, plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.
Featuring garden views, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- in Koyasan offers accommodations and a garden. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 24 miles from Kishi Station.
Tutto stupendo, ci siamo trovati benissimo. Esperienza unica
24 miles from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 宿坊 光明院 provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This ryokan features free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.
Lifetime experience, so much more that accomodation
24 miles from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- provides accommodations with access to a public bath. This 4-star ryokan offers luggage storage space.
Very authentic, wonderful hospitality and fantastic food
高野山 宿坊 宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin- provides a public bath and air-conditioned accommodations in Koyasan, 23 miles from Kishi Station. This 3-star ryokan offers a garden.
高野山 宿坊 普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin- in Koyasan provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 24 miles from Kishi Station.
You must live this experience at least once in your life. Totally recommend.
Sojiin, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodations in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan.
The possibility of attending the morning ceremony with the monks
Located in the famous Koyasan city, Kongo Sanmaiin is a property with 800 years of history. It features having a national treasure as well as over 10 important cultural properties on site.
Il tempio e’ Bellissimo e ke camere erano all’altezza
Amazing experience at all levels, the lodging was perfect, I was expecting something basic but it was rather similar to a ryokan, big rooms with confortable futons, traditional Japanese furnitures, yukata, complimentary tea in the room, good and very diversified meals, commun and private sento with a big bath tub. Highly spiritual moments on the fire ceremony and the morning prayer, moreover we had a free tour of more than an hour to learn a lot on oesoteric buddhism and the ancient history of the place.
The dinner and breakfast were wonderful, and very carefully prepared. The room was a beautiful traditional-style one, with tatami and futon. The staff were all extremely helpful and kind, and we were even able to purchase some charms. The public bath was very clean and well-kept, and it was interesting to experience it. Thank you for a lovely stay!
It a beautiful temple, it is very well kept. The room was very spacious and comfortable, all in tatami floor, tastefully decorated, very clean and well maintained, with aircon available and even a TV. I loved that there was a complimentary tea, a yukata and a toothbrush. The temple has a bath (onsen) available and a morning prayer ceremony.
Beautiful garden, lovely spacious rooms, tatami mats, comfortable futon bed but the usual authentic Japanese bean filled pillows take a lot of getting used to.
Absolutely exquisite vegetarian meals. Just delicious and like a work of art. Very attentive chef. An experience to get up early and attend the morning prayers.
Not far from the beautiful ancient cedar filled cemetery.
Wonderful experience
Dinner had so many vegan dishes and they were delicious. Breakfast was smaller but still filling. It won't be a western breakfast. The futon ended up being comfy and warm but the halls were cold in the morning. I suggest arriving at the start of check in to take full advantage of everything there is (enjoying the pond, onsen, tea in room while reading the info on ceremonies). Location was great for the big 3 sites, if you don't mind walk 20 minutes in either direction.
Unique experience of lodging in a beautiful buddhist temple. The place has a very special atmosphere. The (buddhist vegetarian) dinner and breakfast were rich and very tasty. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. Good onsen bath. Traditional Japanese-style room (tatami mats and futon beds) was really spatious and comfortable.
The temple, ryokan, grounds, and surrounding areas are magnificent. The staff were very accommodating, and the dinner and breakfast were exceptional. I still dream about their miso soup and pickled- and tempura vegetables. Our room was superb. We enjoyed staying in a traditional setting, wearing a yukata, and keeping warm under a kotatsu.
You are warmly welcomed by the monks who explain the program of your stay. Whilst dressed in your supplied yukata, you eat dinner and breakfast, creating a ryokan feel to your stay. The morning prayer was very uplifting and a wonderful experience to observe. The in-house onsen was an added bonus and very warming.
Staff are really nice and accommodating. Our room is really clean. A great place to experience Ryokan (A type of traditional Japanese inn that typically features tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas)and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese dinner). You also get to experience the morning prayer. Location is also walking distance to some of the tourist spots and a 15-20min. walk from bus station. Excellent experience for us! Highly Recommended!
Very welcoming monks
Very close to the bus station and at a walking distance from the temples (careful, you must be back to the ryokan by 5pm)
Dinner and breakfast (vegetarian) are delicious and served directly in the room
The room was cosy and traditional, with comfortable futons, and yukatas are available
There is a large hot tub, similar to an onsen to be shared with the other guests, this is where you shower too (you must be comfortable with nudity)
We attended the morning ceremony, a unique moment
Audrey
Young couple
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