Offering quiet street views, Guest House hachi hachi is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.
Anna
Czech Republic
Lovely and clean traditional Japanese place. Very nice owner who speaks great english, which is not very common in Japan :). Amazing breakfast as well! Highly recommend
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.
Connie
United Kingdom
Lovely comfortable room. Nice staff who really tried to help me with the Kohechi route, and found an English speaker on the phone to help me.
Nice shower and good WiFi, with little lounge area. Thank you
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu is situated in Koyasan, famous as the world headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Pascale
France
Breakfast and dinner with extra charges are proposed during the check-in. Both were very good and tasteful.
清浄心院 is situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, and 45 km from Itakiso Shrine. It is set 39 km from Tama Museum and features full-day security.
Gabriela
Brazil
Amazing experience!!! There is a heater in the room, so even if you are traveling during the cold season, you can sleep in a heated room. Great typical dinner, and excellent location.
Situated in Koyasan and only 39 km from Tama Museum, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Jean Baptiste
France
Environment, beauty, temple, nature, location, religious ceremonies
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.
Pat
United Kingdom
Beautiful temple with lovely gardens. I’m vegetarian but don’t love vegan food but thought the meal was really nice and really nicely presented. Staff very friendly. Really enjoyed the morning ceremony. The room it was held in is lovely. Very kind of the monk to speak in English some of the time. Also very convenient location.
The train and cable car were thrilling. The forest surroundings gave the town a cozy feel and kept the air so fresh.. The English Guide Club provided a very knowledgeable guide, Mayumi. I learned much more than what you find in books. The burial site is really amazing - a must see. There are some great coffee shops too. It's worthy of a repeat visit.
Daryll
Canada
8.0
Scored 8.0
This temple is very remote.
This temple is very remote. The area is beautiful and the hiking was great. There is an extra tour option of the cemetery. I thought with the price we were paying that this tour should have been included.
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Anonymous
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Pretty town, huge graveyard, worth exploring but just one...
Pretty town, huge graveyard, worth exploring but just one day needed - Either pay for the decent hotels and experience the true temple koyasan experience or book a lodging and explore the area. Our expensive (but cheapest temple room) felt super touristy and set up. Food was awful. - Its pretty long to get there from Osaka also.
Nicole
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
I would definitely recommend the experience of staying one...
I would definitely recommend the experience of staying one night at any of the temples and also the Okonuin Night Tour is a real must! Apart from one person and the Guide (Nobu) the staff of Eko-in was somewhat arrogant and be prepared for an uncomfortable and short night, but a delicious and huge dinner and breakfast. The sights and nature are stunning and beautiful, really serene and perfect to contrast the buzz of every big City. We bought the digital Heritage Pass and tool the Limited Express Train to Koya, I would recommend! Apart from the Bus from the Cable Car to our Temple we walked to every sight by foot, since they are not far from each other and the whole town is a complex of a „Sight“. The Tokugawa Mausoleum was especially astonishing, since it’s full of Japanese history.
We will absolutely visit Koyasan again, but I would not choose a Templestay again.
Ivana
Austria
10
Scored 10
Okunoin Cemetery night tour is a must do activity.
Okunoin Cemetery night tour is a must do activity. So much of our understanding of Japanese Buddhism and Koyasan’s role in its history was informed by the monk who was our guide. We checked out Okunoin Temple and the cemetery the next day, too. It is a very special place.
Evelyn
Australia
10
Scored 10
It is imperative to stay in a temple - the vegetarian meals...
It is imperative to stay in a temple - the vegetarian meals at our temple were delicious and had many courses. The town has so many temples and good hiking opportunities, we could have stayed longer - but my husband was too much of a foreigner to stay in the temple for two nights. The wonderful Okunoin Cemetery and shrine with an ancient forest was a special treat - we spent an entire morning there, and it was a nice surprise that the buddhist monks take their stewardship of the natural environment so seriously that there is even a forestry department of the temple. Other temples were equally awe-inspiring.
Everything was perfect . I would love to stay with the monks for a couple more days .
The room was incredible , beautiful and simple at the same time . The best room with the toilet in all the hotels we stayed in Japan .
The vegetarian food prepared by the monks was so delicious and beautiful ! And the meditation at 6am and 5pm is a very good momento to learn more about Buddhism . The bath is very clean and nice , it was a very good experience .
Maybe one day I’ll have de opportunity to return . Thanks for the experience .
We were looking for a temple "experience" while staying at Koyasan and we definitely got it. Rooms were traditional but comfortable, bathroom was shared but was no problem as that is what we were looking for and everything was clean. Sadly we were not able to book a breakfast as we probably did a very late booking and check-in. We did participate in the morning prayer which was a nice experience and we did'nt feel not wanted there. They also have a small hot bath in style of an onsen.
I really liked the food, especially the dinner - it was amazing! The futons were fluffy and the public bath was nice. I really enjoyed watching some TV after eating dinner and warming up in a hot bath. The monks were polite and answered all of our questions- I did not experience any rudeness that the other reviews are talking about. They even told us a lot about the current state of the temple after the morning ceremony was over.
We are so happy we chose this temple for our stay in Koyasan. It was quiet and peaceful and the staff was very kind. The morning ceremonies were definitely an important part of the experience. The place felt much less crowded compared to the other temple stays that we passed by in town, which we really appreciated. It has a nice garden and a relaxing indoor onsen, available for guests in the evenings.
Just what we hoped for! A nice large room in a historical Buddhist Temple in a precious mountain Buddhist town! The morning prayer service was really nice. The 1000 yen meditation was neat. The tea delivered to the room, the vegetarian breakfast (delivered to the room) and the breakfast in the common room were all special. the service was all around perfect. This is a great experience!
This guest house is a very charming place to stay near Garan, Koyasan central temple complex. The whole property is spotless and we'll equipped. The hosts are extremely kind and generous and provided everything I needed during my stay. Also, they have a restaurant which food is perhaps the best I've tried during my trip. Thank you.
The temple and room was absolutely beautiful. Staying at Rengejoin was the hilight of my trip to Japan. I 100% recomend you get the dinner/breakfast package and attend the afternoon meditation and Buddhist ceremony in the morning. Defenetly go to both, as they are each very different.
We enjoyed the serene and beautiful atmosphere. The meals, morning prayers, and fire ceremony were profound experiences in which we felt fortunate to participate. We were grateful to have had at least one night at Köyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple. Our thanks to the entire community.
It was a very special stay at Saizen-in. Location was amazing, located near some of the main temples of Koyasan. We participated in the afternoon meditation and morning prayers, which was an experience of its own. Food was exquisite, all vegetarian and very tastful.
The hosts Tommy-san and his lovely wife were very friendly and accommodating. It’s seldom you find hosts who seem genuinely interested in your welfare. Also, the toilet and bath areas were brand new. This venue is right smack near the Koyasan main avenue.
While outwardly simple
‘pilgrim lodgings’ it’s hard to tell Eko-in from a top notch ryokan or hotel. The rooms are superb, the location glorious, the food wonderful and the service exemplary. On top of this you have the lovely spiritual element.
The guest house was beautiful, very clean and it felt very authentic. Nori was also very kind and he gave me several great spots to visit in Koyasan as well as in Japan in general. I can highly recommend this stay!
an amazing experience all round. traditional ryokan style accommodation in temple lodgings. exceptional meals all served in traditional style. brilliant location right next to the
main multi temple complex.
Hojoin is a very welcoming temple perfectly located to explore Koyasan. The food is delicious and the onsen-style bath was perfect to warm up after a cold day walking.
Gorgeous temple in the heart of Koyasan with beautiful garden and pond. We had a great stay there, the morning ceremony was a special and unforgettable experience.
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