Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 40 km away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Asian

Free private parking available on-site

Public Bath


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
5 futon beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.4
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  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    It’s a beautiful building and a fantastic experience. I’d recommend it to anyone. As a town, Koyasan is simply stunning. We were there in spring so everything was flowering. Autumn would be a good choice also for the scenery.
  • Bryan
    United States United States
    Loved the traditional (and somewhat rustic) atmosphere of this temple stay. It was a convenient base for exploring Koyasan and quite close to some of the main attractions. The vegetarian Buddhist food, though perhaps unfamiliar to Westerners, was...
  • Vrm18
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent vegetarian food. Unique Japanese dishes we had never had before. Very tastefully presented

Property surroundings

Facilities of 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wired internet is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Chapel/shrine
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Public Bath
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Japanese

    Property practice

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

    House rules

    高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 17:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa UC NICOS JCB Diners Club American Express Cash 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guesthouse.

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

    Additional fees may apply for children. If travelling with children, please inform the property of the number and age of children, whether they require extra futon bedding and/or meals, by leaving notes in the Special Request box at the time of booking.

    Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 17:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner

    All guests with a room-only rate or breakfast-inclusive rate must check in by 19:00.

    The property recommends guests come to Koyasan and to the property with light luggage, due to steep hills and stairs in the area.

    The Koyasan mountainous area is generally a lot cooler than other areas. The property recommends guests bring enough clothes.

    The property strongly recommends guests book meal-inclusive rates, or to bring own food. Dinner requests on-site cannot be accommodated. Dinner options in the vicinity are limited, and do not offer an English menu.

    Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property in advance.

    The property's on-site public bath is open from 16:00-21:00. Specific time may be allocated depending on availability.

    FAQs about 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-

    • Room options at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- include:

      • Twin
      • Quadruple
      • Triple
      • Family
      • Suite

    • Check-in at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The prices at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Asian

    • 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- is 500 yards from the centre of Koyasan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Public Bath

    • Yes, 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- is popular with guests booking family stays.