Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodation for visitors. Just to the left of entering sanmon gate, there is a stone garden created by the famous Mirei Shigemori and designated a natural monument by the Japanese government. Guests can experience temple activities such as meditation, sutra copying and tracing of Buddhist deities at an additional charge, if reserved in advance. Guests can also participate in morning prayers, which do not require reservation. All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available. Guests with reservations that include a meal can enjoy delicately prepared homemade vegetarian meals featuring seasonal dishes. Convenience stores are located within a 3-minute walking distance from the property. It is a 10-minute walk from the famous Kongobuji Temple. Guests can visit the Buddhist temple, Danjogaran, just a 3-minute walk away.

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)

Free private parking available on-site


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4 futon beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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  • Piotr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    So beautiful and serene. Lovely one-night stay. Cute rooms (Japanese / Monk style); quiet place with a reasonable number of guests. Peaceful setting, well maintain. Enjoyed the hot baths. Vegetarian meals (very enjoyable). The Monk spoke a really...
  • Peter
    France France
    The staff were very helpful. Breakfast and dinner were great! The bath was great! Early morning prayers were exceptional and well explained.
  • Natasha
    Germany Germany
    Everything. Amazing experience. The room was big and comfy. The heater came in clutch bc it was definitely cold at night. We slept like babies thanks to this. The staff were lovely and helped us figure out how to tour the cemetery at night and...

Property surroundings

Facilities of 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Languages spoken
    • 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 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 17:00

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 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.

    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

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    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note, this property is a temple and guests must check-in by 17:00. Please notify the property if guests plan to arrive after this check-in time. Please update the property if guest's expected arrival time changes.

    - Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs. Please contact the property through the special requests box at the time of booking. Please note, the property may not be able to fulfill some requests.

    - Please note, meal requests cannot be accommodated at check-in.

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

    - Please note this is strictly a non-smoking property. There is a designated smoking area on site.

    - The property has a curfew at 21:00. Please note, the curfew is 20:00 during the winter season from early December until mid March.

    - Please note, the on-site public bath is available until 21:00. During the winter season from early December until mid March, there is a smaller bath that is available until 20:00.

    Please inform 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-

    • Check-in at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Room options at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- include:

      • Twin
      • Family
      • Suite
      • Triple

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

    • 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is 750 yards from the centre of Koyasan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- on this page.

    • 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi