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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Temple Hotel Daitai-ji in Nanki–Shirahama offers a homestay experience with a garden and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the lounge or prepare meals in the shared kitchen. Modern Amenities: The property features air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a work desk. Additional amenities include a dining area, TV, and free toiletries. Convenient Location: Located 47 mi from Nanki–Shirahama Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Taiji Municipal Stone Wall Memorial Hall (3.1 mi) and Kumano Hayatama Taisha (13 mi). Guests appreciate the convenient location and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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8 futon beds
2 futon beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Charlotte
    Spain Spain
    I loved this peaceful, quiet little place. I loved bell ringing, prayers, zen meditation and made the most out of the beautiful experience. I also enjoyed putting my legs into the river below. Thank you for having me :)
  • Lara
    United States United States
    The property and room were both beautiful and very well maintained. The caretaker took great care to provide me details to make my stay comfortable, and I loved the extra experiences I added on (meal and meditation). I also loved touring the...
  • Stephanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really unique, lovely experience to stay in a Temple and do meditation in the morning with the Monks. Great stay
  • Malacad
    Thailand Thailand
    It’s quiet and relaxing. It makes you feel relax and peaceful. I had a chance to join the morning Buddhist meditation with the monks. It was a good experience and they’re very nice to explain to me about Zazen in English. It helps you to...
  • Carlos
    Mexico Mexico
    the quietness, the essence, the possibility to experience the temple life for a glimpse...
  • Jelena
    United States United States
    Our experience at the Temple Hotel was truly delightful. The peaceful and serene atmosphere made our stay so rejuvenating. The rooms were not only large and tidy, but the bed was also very comfortable. Exploring the beautiful surroundings and...
  • A
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staying in accommodation next to a temple and doing the zen training in the morning made tbe experience unique. Wonderful space. Easy to get to by local transport and great communication. Very tranquil. Stayed in a traditional room and the...
  • Teresa
    United States United States
    The rooms are amazingly spacious, with several tatami rooms and other rooms. Nice bathroom facilities. The location and buildings are wonderful, authentic temple lodging, gorgeous hydrangeas, friendly and helpful monk and other staff. Close...
  • Montoyany305
    United States United States
    Place is absolutely amazing . Feels like I am in a movie . The monks, the workers are all the nicest people. 100 percent recommend
  • Filip
    Belgium Belgium
    A unique experience to stay in a temple. A bit isolated, but worth staying the night. We also did the sutra Writing session and just wandering around the property and garden was amazing.

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Property info

Unique history, nature, and the flow of time. Come visit to experience the special charm of Temple Hotel Daitai-ji. It is one of the oldest temples in Wakayama. Founded 1200 years ago, the temple welcomes you with precious Buddhist statues and a giant 400-year-old tree. Daitaiji is located along the Kumano Kodo, a pilgrimage trail recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Experience the historic trail that has been shaped by the prayers of people since ancient times. You can have various experiences here such as Zen meditation and riverside sauna. Have an authentic Zen meditation and experience its true meaning of calming your mind and gaining awareness here at Daitaiji. In the temple, there are some gardens. You can enjoy morning coffee while feeling the beautiful garden. The temple is far from the other houses. So you can enjoy the beautiful starry sky at night. In the main hall, there are many beautiful Buddhist statues. A Chief Priest will show you and explain about those statues. Also, on TV you can see some English channels such as CNN, Animal Planet, Discovery and so on. Wi-Fi is also available.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

宿坊 大泰寺 Temple Hotel Daitai-ji takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 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
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 05:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

License number: 和歌山県指令新保衛第31-16号