Koyasan Shukubo Association

  • Accommodations

〒648-0211 49, Koyasan, Koya-cho, Wakayama, Japan

  • Overall
    1.01.01.01.01.04.58
    Service1.01.01.01.01.04.55
    Room1.01.01.01.01.04.58
    Breakfast1.01.01.01.01.04.24
    Dinner1.01.01.01.01.04.52
    Bath/Hot Springs, etc.1.01.01.01.01.04.34
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.fra****
    Post Date : Nov 20, 2025 14:52:03
    Total1.01.01.01.01.04

    Service: 4 Room: 4 Breakfast: 3 Dinner: 5 Bath: -

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 12, 2025 / Price:40,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.Chr****
    Post Date : Nov 18, 2025 20:48:04
    Total1.01.01.01.01.03

    Service: 2 Room: 4 Breakfast: 3 Dinner: 3 Bath: 3

    Overall, it was a nice experience, but I would tell all my friends and family that it's not something you absolutely have to do. It just lacked love, such as explanations about the food, which dish is which and why it is served in this particular way, etc. For the price, that's the minimum I would expect. It was just okay and quite nice.

    From Staff

    We are glad to hear that you found the overall experience to be nice. However, we sincerely apologize that certain aspects, such as the detailed explanations about the food, did not meet the level you expected for the price. Your comments are very important to us, and we will certainly take them into consideration as we strive to enhance our services.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 12, 2025 / Price:150,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.pj.****
    Post Date : Nov 18, 2025 13:07:08
    Total1.01.01.01.01.04

    Service: 3 Room: 5 Breakfast: 4 Dinner: 5 Bath: 5

    (+) We had a nice experience in this temple. We especially liked the atmosphere. All monks were very friendly and helpfull to us. The room and the onsen were above our expectations. (-) We would have liked more information, especially since we were still new to Japanese culture. The staff's English was very limited, which is understandable, but we would recommend to provide a printed text to guests with important information, like dinner and onsen times, when to wear the robes, and perhaps some background information about the traditions and history of the temple. We found that the lady at reception was friendly during check-in, but did not seem to want to help answering our questions afterwards. Overall, I think we expected the temple stay would be a religious or spiritual experience, and that we would learn a bit about buddhism, but that was not really the case.

    From Staff

    We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your thoughts on your temple stay. It's wonderful to know that the serene atmosphere and the helpfulness of our monks contributed to a pleasant experience, and that the accommodations were satisfactory. Your feedback about the need for more comprehensive information, particularly for international guests, is very important to us. We are looking into ways to improve our communication, such as providing printed guides for essential information and cultural context. We regret any difficulties you encountered with language barriers and with the reception staff, and we apologize that your expectations for a spiritual learning experience were not fully met. We value your input as it helps us enhance our services.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 5, 2025 / Price:50,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.lin****
    Post Date : Nov 18, 2025 01:34:45
    Total1.01.01.01.01.05

    Service: 5 Room: 5 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 5 Bath: 5

    The temple and accommodation were beyond my expectations. The room was beautiful, the food excellent, and the Rengego-in Temple an oasis of peace and beauty. They were able to accommodate food allergies, for which I was very grateful. I look forward to returning to Koyasan and staying there once again.

    From Staff

    We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience. It brings us great joy to learn that both our accommodation and the Rengego-in Temple were beyond your expectations. We're glad you found the room beautiful, the food excellent, and the temple a serene escape. Your gratitude for our accommodation of food allergies is much appreciated. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again on your next visit to Koyasan.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Oct 12, 2025 / Price:180,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.bia****
    Post Date : Nov 17, 2025 21:27:10
    Total1.01.01.01.01.05

    Service: 5 Room: 5 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 5 Bath: 5

    We really enjoyed the authentic temple stay at Saimon-in. The service provided was splendid. It was our first visit to Japan and to Koya-san. The nature along with autumn color changes and the calmness of the temples will remain with us as an unforgettable memory. Thank you!

    From Staff

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your authentic temple stay at Saimon-in and found our service splendid. It's fantastic that your first visit to Japan and Koya-san, surrounded by nature and autumn colors, created such an unforgettable memory. We appreciate you sharing your experience!

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 11, 2025 / Price:40,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.isa****
    Post Date : Nov 17, 2025 18:51:43
    Total1.01.01.01.01.05

    Service: 5 Room: 4 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 5 Bath: 4

    We stayed for 2 nights, and although sleeping on a tatami was a little bit hard for our old western backs, the overall experience was worth the try. The atmosphere, both in Koyasan and in the monastery, the morning buddhist ceremony, the delicious veggie meals, the kindness of staff (they provided us with 2 chairs as we were unable to sit down on the ground) made it unforgettable. Thank you

    From Staff

    We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a detailed review. It's heartwarming to know that the unique atmosphere of Koyasan and the monastery, the Buddhist ceremony, the vegetarian cuisine, and the helpfulness of our team contributed to a memorable stay for you. We're pleased we could accommodate your needs with the chairs.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 4, 2025 / Price:100,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.sab****
    Post Date : Nov 14, 2025 20:16:13
    Total1.01.01.01.01.05

    Service: 5 Room: 5 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 5 Bath: 5

    We did the reservation on the Website of the Koyasan-Shukubo official booking site. They suggested the sanbo-in temple to us. It was a great experience. Everything in the temple-lodging was fine. Breakfast and dinner were excellent, the room big and clean. The onsen was restful after the walk in koyasan and the mountains. We were invited to visit and join the morning-prayer. It was a really great experience. We like to thank the monks of the temple.

    From Staff

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience at Sanbo-in Temple lodging! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, from the excellent meals and clean accommodations to the restful bath and the unique opportunity to join the morning prayers. We appreciate your kind words.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 7, 2025 / Price:100,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.did****
    Post Date : Nov 14, 2025 03:17:24
    Total1.01.01.01.01.05

    Service: 5 Room: 5 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 5 Bath: 5

    We had a great time, it was a fantastic experience. The hosts were very kind and friendly.

    From Staff

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic experience and that our hosts were kind and friendly. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 7, 2025 / Price:40,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.har****
    Post Date : Nov 13, 2025 22:15:43
    Total1.01.01.01.01.04

    Service: 4 Room: 5 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 4 Bath: 5

    A reduction seems appropriate given the ongoing construction works and the somewhat unprofessional service during dinner

    From Staff

    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the ongoing construction and any shortcomings in our service during dinner. We are taking your comments seriously and will work to improve the guest experience.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 7, 2025 / Price:60,000 JPY(Tax Included)
    Experiences of Mr./Ms.pet****
    Post Date : Nov 13, 2025 20:48:13
    Total1.01.01.01.01.05

    Service: 5 Room: 5 Breakfast: 5 Dinner: 5 Bath: 4

    Phantastic stay in Kodai-in temple. We had a big room with a view to the Zen garden and trees in autumn colours. Breakfast and dinner was excellent, the bath impeccably clean. The Buddhist hall with its 900 years old Buddha is simply stunning. Such a special place, Koyasan, and we were lucky to have found Kodai in. I wish the family all the best. Petra from Germany

    From Staff

    Dear Petra, thank you for your wonderful review of your stay at Kodai-in. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious room, the autumn colors, and the exquisite meals. It's also great to know that the Buddhist hall and its ancient Buddha left such a strong impression. We wish you all the best as well and hope to welcome you back to Koyasan in the future.

    [OFFICIAL] Temple Stay Reservation Application (Booking Request)
    Date of Use:Nov 6, 2025 / Price:80,000 JPY(Tax Included)