Absolutely fabulous temple stay, at a very reasonable price! Lovely traditional room with sliding doors and a view over the garden, a beautiful shojin ryori dinner/breakfast and a warm onsen for relaxing in the evening. The temple is ideally situated for exploring the area by foot, including Okunoin Cemetery and many of Koyasan's shrines and temples.

Stayed in April 2024

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Fabulous temple experience with traditional room. I had the onsen only for myself in the evening:) the peaceful and spiritual environment, the very tasty shojin ryori meal and the morning prayer will be unforgettable.

Stayed in March 2024

It was very cold moving around the temple but we were warned before coming that this was the case. Bring warm clothes if you come in winter and early spring!

Beautiful traditional accommodation with a relaxing warming sento and truly delicious vegetarian meals.

Stayed in March 2024

Les coussins en riz sont un peu durs pour dormir

The location nearby the cemetery (walking distance), the kindness of the monks, the beauty and peacefulness of the place, the heater when it is cold, the delicacy of everything (the dinner for example)

Stayed in December 2023

I wont take away any points because of it because I would rather they did not have it at all but the wifi they did provide was not working and they did not react to my message on Booking either to fix it. Also, because Koyasan has very few places open late at night it can be a problem finding proper dinner and the closest guarantee is a Family Mart which is a 20min walk. Definitely recommend reserving a seat for dinner somewhere.

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.

Stayed in November 2023

The futons and pillows weren't particularly comfortable, but they weren't worse than I expected. Hard pillow and thin futon, but honestly nothing awful.

This was one of the most incredible stays of my life. The temple was beautiful and the staff were amazing. The traditional buddhist meal was a life-changing experience. All vegan, such high-quality ingredients, made with so much care, and they were also so helpful with my partner's nut allergy (confirming that all food was safe!). I would highly recommend this stay.

Stayed in September 2023

The food was incredible, the monks welcoming and friendly, the bath luxurious.

Stayed in September 2023

Authentic exp with exceptional food and ambience

Stayed in September 2023

Amazing experience in a beautiful temple with a wonderful garden. The hosts were really nice.

Stayed in September 2023

This temple has no fire ritual, but just a prayer and (also positive) it’s not at 6am but at 7am

It’s the third time I did a “shukubō” and every time it’s a great experience! This temple even had an onsen. The food was excellent.

Stayed in July 2023

I didn’t realise I had to order breakfast separately. Maybe I was in too much of a hurry when I booked. Missed out on shoujin ryori 🥲

Stayed in July 2023

The pillow was a torture device ^-^' but other than that everything was perfect

Everything was great, the staff very friendly, food very tasty, the room is fantastic except for...

Stayed in June 2023

Everything was great!! Such a nice place :)

Stayed in May 2023

What a beautiful stay and experience. Our room and view was beautiful and comfortable. Being able to join in with morning prayer was just wonderful. Great food and onsen. Couldn’t recommend more.

Stayed in June 2023

The pillow was a little bit hard to sleep on because it had beans instead of being a regular pillow but the experience was totally worth a night of a crappy pillow.

The morning prayer was awesome, the room looked lovely, and there was a tea set with tea ready to go. Breakfast was also nice. I would stay here again in the future.

Stayed in June 2023

it was a super beautiful experience going back to basics and its a amazing

Stayed in June 2023

The pillow wasn't that comfortable but the overall stay was great.

This temple stay was comfortable and well-situated in town. Directly across from bus stop #9 and a short walk to Okunion Cemetery. The stay included the option for you to participate in morning prayers (7:00am) and included breakfast. I would stay here again.

Stayed in May 2023

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cleanliness

Stayed in May 2023

they need larger slippers for inside

fantastic experience, morning prayers, breakfast

Stayed in May 2023

I didn't include the meals when I booked - we didnt find anywhere open for dinner. Would have been perfect if I opted for the dinner and breakfast initially

Rooms were traditional Japanese, beautiful garden view, central and easy access with bus stop out the front

Stayed in May 2023

Clean and comfortable and excellent location.

Stayed in April 2023

The pillow was quite hardcore, we ended up sleeping without It was a bit cold outside of the rooms (while the rooms for eating and sleeping had a powerful heater)

Really nice monastery with a beautiful garden and room with nice view The dinner was amazing, highly recommended Walking distance from the main sights in Koyasan We could attend the morning prayer (at 7 am, not as early as other monasteries)

Stayed in April 2023

beautiful Buddhist morning ceremony great breakfast beautiful room and yukata

Stayed in April 2023

I have a big/heavy luggest, a bit difficult to move to upstairs. However, not too bad. Staff (monk) is super nice and try to support.

The location is very convenient to travel, at local bus stop no.9. Breakfast is need to advance reserve with extra charge (as I don't know during booking) In side the room, thermos bottle is provided with tea. Most facilities are good enough and clean. Very cozy to stay with peacefulness. Guest memorial (morning pray) is set at 7.00 am. Very excellent experience.

Stayed in November 2022