Priced at the upper range

Unique temple experience and awesome food

Stayed in May 2024

This was a beautiful experience. The temple is gorgeous. The rooms were very clean. Everything I needed was there. Joining in the meditation and listening to the morning chanting was restful. It was in a great spot, close to the road but calm and peaceful inside. It was a short walk to Koyasan village and many of the attractions.

Stayed in May 2024

Sleeping in a futon and sharing a bathroom, though very authentic and well organised, can be rather uncomfortable!

Very authentic, wonderful hospitality and fantastic food

Stayed in June 2024

Amazing experience in this temple. Mediation and ceremony in the morning. The atmosphere is so peaceful. The dinner and breakfast were excellent. Prepare your knees, we eat on tatamis ;-)

Stayed in May 2024

The only downside was the cost!

The property was beautifully presented and clean, and the room we booked was amazing. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful!

Stayed in May 2024

Due to the traditional architecture the walls are literally paper thin, so at night you will hear every word or rustle of your neighbors. The light from the hallways is also kept on at night and filters in through the paper screen doors, so bring earplugs and a sleeping mask and you’ll be fine. There’s nothing otherwise that can be done if you want to stay in a traditional building like this. For one night it’s OK. Also take note of the 9pm curfew.

The temple is well set up to receiving international guests and many of the employees spoke English well. The room was gorgeous with calligraphy decorations on the walls, and the shared toilets and bathing area were clean and tidy. The gardens surrounding the building are beautiful, the meals were quite nice and the highlight were the evening meditation and morning chanting. That is what you’re really paying for here, to be allowed into the practices of the temple.

Stayed in May 2024

It was a very unique experience and the staff were very friendly.

Stayed in May 2024

Walls are very thin, we could hear the guests in the other rooms but curfew is very early so it wasn’t a big problem. The traditional Japanese breakfast served at 7am was kind of challenging for my stomach but it’s part of the experience.

The room is beautiful, traditional yet modern and well equipped. The temple is very nice and well located. You can easily walk to the main attractions in the area. I highly recommend to participate at both ceremonies offered onsite, as part of the full experience.

Stayed in May 2024

It was a wonderful experience. I would not return only because it was always going to be a one off visit to this area !

Stayed in May 2024

Price was a bit high

Beautiful property Serene, quite Beautiful room Meals palatable, even for foreigners Staff friendly and helpful

Stayed in May 2024

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We had a great temple stay, there is very kind personal, the food was super delicious, and we had a quite comfortable room. We felt in good hands here and as this place is spiritual and quite we were finally able to relax. Thanks!

Stayed in May 2024

We stayed in a Shukubo Traditional Room, the room it self is pretty and has a good space. However the mattress was a bit hard, we could feel the floor because it was so low. I know that is part of the experience to sleep on the floor, the problem was that the mattress wasn't confortable at all.

Get ready for a 14-hour spiritual retreat. Magical place where you can have a mini experience of what Buddhism is. With two meditation sessions, pre-dinner and morning, and two 100% Buddhist meals. From Osaka, transportation is done from Namba via the Nankai line. Despite being a long trip, train + cable railway + bus is done very well and is well prepared for tourists. If you have a lot of luggage, take the opportunity to only take what you need and leave it in the lockers at Namba station. English in Koyasan is better than Tokyo and other cities!

Stayed in May 2024

Beds are very hard

Great experience, peaceful and beautiful place.

Stayed in May 2024

Firstly, the monk in the meditation didn't speak good English so we didn't enjoy the meditation at all and was not comfortable, food wasn't that hot at time of food, all of it is vegan so if someone is not familiar won't enjoy it. Dinner was good but breakfast wasn't fulfilling for me and my partner. Overall, it's nice experience but I see it a bit commercial in my opinion.

Everyone spoke English which was surprisingly, the temple is very clean and the staff is very supportive!, it was very organized honestly and the experience of sleeping in a temple even for a day was nice and recommended.

Stayed in May 2024

Our stay could have been a bit longer.

The landscape and architecture, the history and spirituality, were all beyond words to describe. Visiting and staying at the temple speaks to why we travel. This place is for those who love to meet and experience other cultures and who want to understand our varied histories. It's challenging to get to with a few train connections to navigate. If you have a bit of luggage, it's a bit trickier. Practically, maybe consider taking a bus if you have lots of luggage. The many train connections were a little challenging, but doable. And practice sitting cross legged on the ground before you go (particularly if you are not that flexible - although they make allowances and will provide chairs.

Stayed in May 2024

Koyasan was amazing. The temple stay was a great experience. Such a beautiful place. Rooms were very luxurious. Food was amazing.

Stayed in April 2024

When booking a night here you're not just paying for a room. Is the whole experience, I came to Japan for 2 weeks and my stay here was by far the highlight of my trip.

Stayed in May 2024

Pillows are uncomfortable but since we stayed for a night did not feel like asking for different ones. Limited time that Onsen can be used Door closes at 9pm (there is a nice walk outside that is about 6km and leads to cemetery) and is a pity not going at night. If you are slow at walking try an alternative hotel.

The property is a slice of heaven with beautiful gardens and obviously the opportunity to experience the temple lodging.

Stayed in April 2024

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Stayed in May 2024

Everything was wonderful! Fantastic dinner and breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

The location and the details in the room, onsen, the friendly staff and the food was very tasty

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing to improve, it was amazing.

Stunning temple in Koyasan. The monks were so welcoming, the shojin ryori meals were delicious and the services were solemn and beautiful. Our stay was peaceful and atmospheric- it was such a special experience.

Stayed in April 2024

The whole experience was wonderful including the meditation in the evening and chanting in the morning with the monks.

Stayed in April 2024

In some ways, it felt a bit modernized which made it feel less authentic to me. In a similar vein, it was fairly tourist-y (seems like a lot of Koyasan is), which was a small negative against the experience. I thought the bottom of the futon was quite thin, so it was a bit uncomfortable for me to sleep. But hey, perhaps that is more authentic.

Trying Shukubo is something I’d highly recommend, and Rengejoin was a nice enough option. The morning and evening prayer / meditation sessions were very nice. And the food was quite memorable as well. I was surprised by the staff’s English capabilities too.

Stayed in April 2024