Everything was beautiful and I love to take the budist ceremony with the monks. This place is beautiful and quiet just what I was looking for after long trip. The staff was very nice and kind.

Stayed in March 2024

It would be great if guests were invited to learn about temple etiquette (common courtesy and manners!) upon arrival. There was a large group of travellers from Europe who arrived at the same time as us, they were watching videos on their phones with the sound up, smoking and talking loudly. Pretty disrespectful, not to mention a complete vibe-killer for everyone else.

Beautiful temple, lovely old room looking up at the hill. The monks were attentive and friendly. The vegetarian feast served in our room was absolutely delicious. It was raining torrentially and the rooms were cold but we were warm in our comfortable futon beds. Prayer ceremony in the early morning was a calming way to start the day.

Stayed in April 2024

It was winter and a bit cold in the room and the bathroom was freezing. So we allowed the bath to fill very hot water so the bathroom was like a sauna - and then it was useable!

Though I can’t rate the place for being luxurious, pampering or grand, it’s by far one of the most Memorable places we stayed in Japan. Don’t arrive late or you’ll miss the Kaiseki level vegetarian meal, which was overwhelming. Don’t miss the morning prayer either. It’s all an authentic experience even if you’re not spoilt. There are other hotels in Japan that do that.

Stayed in March 2024

I now can't imagine going to Koyasan without a temple stay. Our room was gorgeous and had a view of a Japanese garden. The highlight was meditation, morning prayers and the beautiful breakfast and dinner.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing. Highly recommend this property.

The staff and facilities were amazing. Suite 111 which was fully self contained snd very comfortable.

Stayed in March 2024

That it rained the entire time we were there (not something the monks can control, unfortunately 🤣).

Beautiful room. Comfortable futons. Very clean. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. Great location. Food was delicious and plentiful.

Stayed in March 2024

Curfew was a little early so we didn’t want to risk taking the Okunoin Night tour

Dinner was excellent. Room was very clean and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was super nice, if your are planning to go when is cold pack a jacket or two, very comfortable setting. Gorgeous nature around, we arrived late and the staff were still very accomodating and nice!

Stayed in March 2024

Shared washroom—a little walk from your room. Might be inconvenient for someone who needs to pee at night. It’s really not bad, just not as convenient as when it’s in your room.

The shared shower room with a huge hot tub. Not sure if it’s hot spring water, or just hot water. It was very nice.

Stayed in March 2024

Great Temple experience and beautiful location and garden.

Stayed in March 2024

Was very cold everywhere except the room, its really necessary to have variety of warm clothes during cold periods, be prepared.

Nice, beautiful, very quiet room, tasty food, perfect location

Stayed in March 2024

It is so overcosted. I eally understand that is an unique experience, but I think the cost is not justified at all...

The experience is the best thing, definitely. If you want to live the full Japanse experience, you should definitely book a night in Koyasan. It was amazing to expend the night in a room inside the temple, with the classical clothes, food and so on. The morning pray was also a good experience to enjoy.

Stayed in March 2024

Amazing experience from the beginning to end. Especially the morning prayer with the monks

Stayed in March 2024

Just feedback. We would have loved the fire ceremony explained more as there was lengthy dialogue in Japanese about it but none in English. It started before we were invited to move closer.

Our beautiful room. Saizen is across the road from major sightseeing. All the facilities were beautiful and well explained. Wonderful staff. Fire ceremony was fabulous.

Stayed in March 2024

I really enjoyed the traditional Japanese lodging experience, and seeing the prayer service in the morning. Great cultural experience!

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing.

Beautiful temple and garden. The location is perfect.

Stayed in March 2024

Maybe diner and breakfast, but we’re not used to eating that

Sleep in a temple

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Delicious food, friendly, attentive hosts and devoted monks. Clean, comfiest Japanese style room I have ever been in. Lovely views and great location despite it being in the middle of nowhere! Would come again, just wish I booked for two nights! It also snowed briefly whilst there to add to the already amazing experience. There were lots of optional activities like meditation and calligraphy.

Stayed in March 2024

The room couldn’t be locked. It was not a big problem for us - we knew it is a safe place. but I understand it could be uncomfortable.

Location is right next to the main park Very quiet and beautiful Food is just amazing!

Stayed in February 2024

It was great.

Stayed in March 2024

It’s located right in front of Daijo Garan complex. The meals were delicious and the temple and saloons so beautiful.

Stayed in March 2024

All

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. We loved our stay so much.

Everything from the check in process to the stay. The staff were extremely helpful, and the lodgings were just as beautiful as others in the area! The bedding was exactly the same as other shukubos, and the bonus kotatsu set up was so wonderful on a cold and rainy day. Travellers not used to the custom of a Japanese bath house (communal bathing in a gendered, open room) may feel turned off, but we had absolutely no problems keeping it simple and immersing ourselves in the culture.

Stayed in February 2024

We went in the wintertime and it was too cold during the entire billing

Overall it was an excellent choice

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing!

We had a wonderful stay. The staff were very kind and professional. We recognized that the whole team, whether front or back, worked very hard to ensure all the guests have comfortable stay. We are grateful for their excellent services. We will definitely choose Saizenin as our choice of accomodation when we're in town.

Stayed in February 2024