Amazing experience!!! There is a heater in the room, so even if you are traveling during the cold season, you can sleep in a heated room. Great typical dinner, and excellent location.

Stayed in March 2024

I had an amazing stay at Shojoshin-in. The room was comfortable, the food was tasty, and the staff were friendly. I joined the temple tour, fire ceremony, and morning prayer. The temple is also right next to Okunoin cemetery.

Stayed in March 2024

The halls and the bathroom is very cold

Nice atmosphere, welcoming host, beautiful temple grounds. The room was lovely and the heater in the room worked very well. We got a window view of the street as it was snowing, so it felt magical. Very close to the cemetery.

Stayed in March 2024

Ac turned off in the middle of the night, so I was freezing 🥶

The kaiseki dinner and breakfast were truly great, even as someone who doesn't really enjoy vegetables. The staff were very friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

There was no hot water in the room.

I liked the experience of staying in a Buddhist temple and sharing morning prayer.

Stayed in March 2024

I didn't actually know where the morning prayer was and couldn't find them in time and was one minute late. I didn't want to open the closed door so I missed out on that opportunity unfortunately. I wish there was a sign or something!

Absolutely incredible experience that I highly recommend. The monks were so accommodating despite this not being a hotel, but rather an active temple. They speak English very well. The rooms are so beautiful, as is the temple. the bathrooms are modern and the bathing area is lovely. Do keep in mind the baths are only open at night from 4-9pm! you cannot use them in the morning. I saw a review saying that the heating wasn't adequate but that was not the case when I went. they had normal room heaters that kept the room nice and warm despite the rest of the temple being cold (it's February) so bring warm clothing for sure! I unfortunately missed the fire festival because I didn't know about it before checkin (pm) and I left before the afternoon the next day. the ceremony is at 1pm daily. I'll be sure to go next time. They offer you dinner and breakfast in private rooms and it was so delicious and so filling. Especially because it's all vegetarian I was so happy.

Stayed in February 2024

- the bathing hours are limited to 16:00 - 21:00 if I remember correctly

I have stayed in quite a few places in Japan but this is my favorite for so many reasons: - You are staying in a temple monastery and you can see and feel that everywhere. You are staying in a piece of history. - the graveyard is one minute walking away (I went there three times in different times of the day) - you get a free tour of temple, can attend the morning prayer and a fire ceremony - the staff was super kind and some spoke very good English - I could check in early - the food is something very different than usual - there is an Onsen instead of a traditional shower room (bathing hours are limited see below) - the wifi is good

Stayed in February 2024

I spent a night at this temple in mid-January. It was unique. The atmosphere, the architecture, the food, the possibility to participate in goma ritual and the morning prayer. It was cold in the corridors and the temple rooms, but that is normal in those old and traditional Japanese structures. The oil heater in the room did a good job. But the highlight to warm up is the bath! It's just wonderful - a traditional Japanese bath with a wooden tub. What was also very special, was to be served dinner in a room of my own (I was travelling alone). The temple is located right beside the entrance to the Okunoin cemetery - so a bit off the centre of Koyasan, but the perfect place, if you look for tranquility. This temple is also special, because it has a really really long history, and it's architecture is mirroring the architecture of Koyasan's main temple.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Love the location as it sits right next to Okunoin. Staff is very accommodating and welcoming. The temple is clean, room is nice and spacious. I also like the services and activities the temple offers for guests to participate during stay.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing - some slight communication issues due to limited English spoken but we the most important things to know are fairly clear.

The temple and accommodation site are beautiful. Literally next door to a path to the Cemetary so great location. The rooms were very clean, authentic and with all the comforts needed. We attended both the 1pm fire ceremony and 6.30am prayer and both were amazing experiences. Food was great - just mind it is traditional vegetarian Japanese food (rice, tofu, pickled veggies etc).

Stayed in January 2024

Not really a complain but just information to people visiting. Showers might be crowded because of the size. Nothing that really can’t be changed but just FYI.

Nice place and good facilities.

Stayed in December 2023

Unfortunately we were cold during meal times and aren’t vegan so it was a struggle, totally understand we choose to stay there but being cold isn’t much fun, I have an even greater admiration of the monks and their style of living.

Amazing place, very real experience in our opinion, location amazing, heaters in rooms were banging and necessary and it was COLD everywhere else, fire ceremony amazing and stay til the very end, it takes a while but absolutely worth it. Morning prayer again awesome. Located 1 minute walk from the cedar tree cemetery.

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing, loved every bit of this.

The experience was incredible, staying with actual monks respecting each other space and enjoying their amazing food was the experience of a lifetime. The location was also great, next to the cemetery which is a mystical place on its own.

Stayed in November 2023

i think all is good ◡̈

very clean and friendly staff

Stayed in December 2023

I found the beds far too hard and therefore uncomfortable with a poor nights sleep. If you don’t mind hard beds, you’ll love it here.

Everything about our stay here was great. Temple is right next door to the cemetery.

Stayed in November 2023

Amazing experience .

Stayed in November 2023

The futon could be improved, very thin mattress. A bit overpriced too for what the accommodation provide

Great location in Koyasan, very close to the cemetery entrance. The hot bath area is a plus, exactly what you need after a long day walking/travelling. The dinner/breakfast options are basic vegetarian but the food is good. The room was big and clean, a electric heater helps a lot during the cold night. The staff is very friendly and kind. I would recommend this accommodation

Stayed in November 2023

The beaded pillows take a bit of getting used to. The hot bath area is only open from 4-9pm. It would have been nice to have a hot bath after finishing the night tour of the cemetery (we reached back to the temple right at 9pm).

can't get more authentic than this temple stay, so you shouldn't expect too many modern conveniences. Most appreciated thought was the space heater in the tatami bed room (temperatures outside hit 0c)! The included dinner and breakfast consisted of an interesting array of vegetarian dishes, some sourced locally (ie. mushrooms). The location is right off the main road in Koyasan, and steps away from the entrance to the Okunoin cemetery.

Stayed in November 2023

We just got cold in November (we chose not to leave the blower on overnight for safety reasons).

Very beautiful temple, next to a magnificent cemetery. Spacious and charming room, beautiful view. Pleasant shared bath.

Stayed in November 2023

Didn't lessen the experience at all, but the room was cold at night. I will point out that there were plenty of extra blankets and that it was mid November so really it was manageable.

The experience was amazing. The staff was super friendly. Food was delicious. View of the garden from the room was enjoyable, and the bath was really amazing. Location is pitch perfect too.

Stayed in November 2023

Not possible to shower in the morning

Location. Authenticity

Stayed in November 2023

The futon and pillow are not the most confortable.

Great authentic experience sleeping in a place full of history. The room is spacious and has everything for a good night of rest. The free temple tour is a must as many secrets of the place are explained, making the stay even more magical. The temple is the closest to the Okunoin path and temple, which is the most breathtaking place of Koyasan, making it a perfect place to stay if visiting late at night or at dawn. Finally, the meals are excellent.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing really. I understand that the bath wasn’t available in the morning, but the showers should have been. Luckily, I asked nice and they let me take a quick shower.

It was unique! I mean, how often do you stay at a Buddhist temple?

Stayed in October 2023

Original Japanese room, bathroom and food

Stayed in October 2023