About this property

Located in the famous Koyasan city, Kongo Sanmaiin is a property with 800 years of history. It features having a national treasure as well as over 10 important cultural properties on site. There is a Japanese garden and free on-site private parking is offered. Guests will find free WiFi connection available in some guest rooms. There is a drinks vending machine, and fax/photocopying services are offered for free. The property features a designated smoking area. Luggage storage space and personal lockers are offered free of charge. Guestrooms feature tatami (woven-straw) floors and Japanese futon bedding. Rooms are air-conditioned/heated with a personal locker and a flat-screen TV. Bathrooms and toilets are shared, while free toiletries and slippers are provided. Vegetarian course meals are offered on site.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site

    • Public Bath


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3 futon beds
3 futon beds
5 futon beds
5 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • C-
    United States United States
    You get to stay the night in a traditional Buddhist room right next to the World Heritage Site Kongo Sanmaiin. I highly recommend the vegetarian meal that I got to eat for breakfast everyday, simulating life of a Buddhist monk. The staff are very...
  • Olson
    United States United States
    It was wonderful. The monks were kind, patient and helpful, especially since we don’t speak Japanese. The room was large, with a private toilet and a wonderful sunroom that opened on to a lovely garden.
  • Mauricio
    Chile Chile
    Everything was magical, the room was very beautiful and cozy. The place is absolutely outstanding, the breakfast was amazing and all the spiritual ambience was incredible. The fact that we could join the prayer ceremony was very special.
  • Kaan
    Turkey Turkey
    Although some comments suggested a few issues, I had none. The room was extremely clean and it was actually a better ryokan than expensive ryokans I’ve stayed in big cities that cost 3-4 times this place. The monks were also very friendly. Morning...
  • Danny
    United States United States
    Our stay at Koyasan was truly a memorable experience. The accommodations felt incredibly authentic, which added so much to the atmosphere and made the trip feel special. The unique setting in the mountains gave us a real sense of connection to the...
  • Ledreira
    Spain Spain
    The temple is stunning and unique. The morning ceremony was beautiful and really interesting. The room was nice and they left tea and a sweet as a gift. I really enjoyed the onsen and the breakfast was very tasty!
  • David
    United States United States
    Very good breakfast. Nice big deep onsen. Friendly, accommodating staff (in spite of the language barrier). On my second morning, they brought breakfast right to my room, which was a nice touch. Quiet and peaceful. I had a room with a separate...
  • Daria
    Japan Japan
    I really liked the food, especially the dinner - it was amazing! The futons were fluffy and the public bath was nice. I really enjoyed watching some TV after eating dinner and warming up in a hot bath. The monks were polite and answered all of our...
  • Bygate
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Location was stunning iv never experienced anything like it, the people are lovely and are always really helpful.
  • Angie
    Australia Australia
    It was a nice stay in general; however, we would have liked to experience more of the temple. As we paid a high amount to stay there. The part of the morning ceremony we were allowed to experience was very short. The staff did not speak English...

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House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the property in advance if you expect to arrive later than 18:00. If you arrive later than 20:00 without prior notice, your booking may be canceled and treated as a no-show.

License number: 高野口保健所経由指令橋衛第804号

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