To go away so soon

Beautiiful gardens, dinner and breakfast simply great, as well as the onsen (I tried only one of them), charming place

Stayed in October 2023

The onsens were very good. The morning ceremony was very interesting.

Stayed in August 2023

There is nothing we didn't like. The cost of an overnight stay is quite high, but it is an advisable experience.

Awesome shukubo ("temple lodging") experience. Very nice and clean room, nice (even if quite small) onsen. With a little additional cost, you can have dinner (it's worth it).

Stayed in August 2023

I didn't like the smell in the room and the pillow and some stuff in the room weren't that clean.

It was a good experience.

Stayed in July 2023

As above.

Breakfast was beautiful - however my very western palette children have struggled all the way around Japan with the saltiness of Japanese food. Breakfast was great for me as an adult wanting to sample Japan as fully as I can, but I should have asked for plain fruit for my children.

Stayed in July 2023

Our room had a very strong odor the entire stay. Walls are thin and you can hear every movement of neighbors in the area. The room does not lock from the outside so it did not feel settling leaving our belongings in the room while we were out. Check out time is 9am - far too early.

Beautiful property and great location.

Stayed in June 2023

my room was a little tired

location and staff was excellent

Stayed in June 2023

Strict 9pm curfew meant we were concerned we wouldn't be able to do the Night Tour of Eko-in cemetery. Temple lodgings so expect thin walls!

Onsen facilities and an amazing experience - the temple encouraged tourists to join in the morning Buddhist rituals. Easier to get to Koyasan than you expect via local trains, buses & cable car.

Stayed in May 2023

check out time is 9 am which is too early

Very clean and well maintained

Stayed in June 2023

eating sitting on the floor (hurts my knee); sleeping on the floor mats was a bit hard; shared bathroom in hallway awkward (like student housing); the walls are thin (literally of paper) so easy to hear neighbours etc; only vegetarian food; breakfast and checkout at very early times (daybreak). Obviously part of the "traditional" experience, but it's not very comfortable especially for older people.

beautiful historic temple with well-kept garden and grounds and some interesting collection items inside; nice atmosphere; good location close to attractions and bus stop; friendly staff.

Stayed in May 2023

I couldn't take a shower as the only facility I could find was located inside the onsen which was not allowed to be used by people with tattoos.

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.

Stayed in May 2023

food was great

Stayed in May 2023

Couldn't have dinner despite booking a day prior as specified on booking.com - need to book three days before. Made it difficult as there are not a lot of options in the town.

Great experience and very peaceful up in the mountains - makes a nice change from the city. Beautiful property and very easy location - straight off the bus and in the front gate. Onsen were really nice and deserted.

Stayed in April 2023

nothing. all great

i cannot believe some people have written bad comments on this structure. Place is superb, staff super kind, though bathrooms are shared they are very clean. Room is a typical Japanese one. the onsen experience was great. i could enjoy both the carbonated hot spring and the outdoor bath by the way I was very lucky and I was alone. I also had the opportunity to follow an early morning cerimony with Buddist Monks. Dinner (which has to be booked 48hrs in advance) is very rich and tasty. Breakfast is a typical Japanese one with a lot of good things to try. An experience I strongly recommend. ps it may seem a bit difficult to reach but actually everything is very well organized and from Osaka it does not take a lot.

Stayed in May 2023

My room was beautiful, with its own terrace overlooking a garden.

Stayed in April 2023

I cannot say I Disliked. But one opportunity for improvement: we had a delicious dinner and nice explanation of what we were served all in Japanese, so we could not understand at all 🙂. It would be really nice and helpful if we could get a english menu:description of what was served.

the wonderful place, its garden, its architecture. the staff and cooking were really nice and great

Stayed in April 2023

The price seems to me to high, but most of Koyasan temples are like this. Also breakfast for not very tasty, at least for European stomacks ☺️

Unforgettable experience living in the temple! Great location and nice onsens.

Stayed in April 2023

The breakfast was not very appetising, tofu was the only option.

Nice environment, serene and quiet.

Stayed in April 2023

Very authentic , accom and meals. Service at 6am worth attending.

Stayed in April 2023

It was fully booked with people from bus tours around Japan. It took away a lot of the authenticity. But I believe, this would be the same in any of the temple that you can stay at.

very interesting place to stay at. Keep in mind that breakfast is Japanese style, and the sleep arrangement is a futton (I personally slept very good on it)

Stayed in April 2023

We were there in April and it was extremely cold. the temple was open all day so it was freezing everywhere. we had dinner at the temple, while the food was very beautiful and nicely presented it was almost tasteless and lacked explanation so I think the temple should label the food or explain while they are serving it.

the temple is stunning and the morning ceremony is completely worth it

Stayed in April 2023

my room had a view of the car park. I was really tired from travelling and walking around Koyasan, then had the early dinner, however my futon wasn't put down for another couple of hours and I was desperado to go to bed. Not the property but other visitors to Koyasan who were disrespectful of the origins of the town and those who live there. they seemed to visit Koyasan because it's a bucket list tourist site, rather then a sacred site for Buddhists or those who appreciate Japanese history and culture. Best to go somewhere else than Koyasan if you are going to complain about the food, the temple lifestyle and customs, and think that there is nothing to do because it's just temples and "a cemetery". it's wonderful if you go with the right attitude.

outstanding food. I paid extra for the unique Koyasan monks' vegetarian "feast" and highly recommend it. it was beautifully presented and served in a lovely room with screens between guests. More comfortable and aesthetically pleasing than some other temples in Koyasan, and it had hot spring baths inside and out. the ceremony hall was beautiful, and we had a quick tour of the temple treasures and very beautiful garden outside the ceremony hall, complete with flowering cherry tree. Lovely room, very warm with heater and air con. very comfy and warm futon. the takata was long and beautifully patterned in blue and white with a dark blue warm jacket to go over the top. it wasn't until I spent the next night in a different temple in Koyasan that I fully appreciated how very good Fukuchiin really was.

Stayed in April 2023

The early check out time (10:00 am), cold unappetizing breakfast, and no dinner options. If you don't pre-order dinner at the temple you are out of luck. The town of Koyasan closes for dinner - we went hungry after a long journey to the location. While this is no fault of the temple, we wish they could of specified this when booking - we would have gladly paid the additional dinner fee. The coffee shop was also not open in the morning. It seemed very expensive in retrospect.

The location, grounds, and onsen were amazing. The room was quiet and had a beautiful view of the gardens.

Stayed in March 2023

Very cold in hallways and meditation room!

Very spiritual feeling!

Stayed in March 2023

I did not mind at all, but be aware that when you visit in a colder period, that most of the temple and walkways are not heated.

beautiful temple and garden, good food and friendly people ( english is well spoken). the onsen adds to the experience

Stayed in March 2023