Shigisan Gyokuzoin

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2280 Shigisan, Heguri-cho, Ikoma-gun, Heguri, Ikoma, Japan, 636-0923

Highlights

Gift/souvenir shop
Car park

Facilities

Car park

Large indoor bath

Shops

Fax

Go game

Shogi

Venue for special events

English

Room comfort and quality 4.5
Service 4.5
Meal 4.3
Bath 4.0
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3.9Very good

Location rating score

Closest landmarks
Shigisan Jofuku-in Temple
50 m
Shigisan Senju-in Temple
50 m
Sennen-ji Temple
1.2 km
Day Campground, Shigisan Nodokamura, Agricultural Park
1.3 km
Shokoku-ji Temple
1.3 km

Important information

Service4.5
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating3.9
More about Shigisan Gyokuzoin Exterior view

More about Shigisan Gyokuzoin

The shukubo (temple lodging) is located in the Quasi-National Park and guests can look forward to admiring seasonal landscapes as well as experiencing Buddhist training including shakyo (transcribing sutra).

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
  • German
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet unavailable
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance unavailable
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Shogi
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Services and conveniences
  • Fax
  • Gift/souvenir shop
  • Wedding venue
Getting around
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor]
  • Parking [paid]

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot tap water bath

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    20 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~22:30
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    12 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~22:30
  • Number of bathtubs
    0

Location

2280 Shigisan, Heguri-cho, Ikoma-gun, Heguri, Ikoma, Japan, 636-0923

Very good3.9

Location

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    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    The property
    • Opened in 1969
    • Number of floors2
    • Number of rooms40
    • Number of restaurants0

    Reviews of Shigisan Gyokuzoin from verified guests

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    4.2
    • Room comfort and quality score 4.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Ikoma
      Room comfort and quality4.5
    • Service score 4.5 out of 5 and is a high score in Ikoma
      Service4.5
    • Meal score 4.3 out of 5 and is a high score in Ikoma
      Meal 4.3
    • Bath score 4 out of 5 and is a high score in Ikoma
      Bath4.0
    • Location score 3.9 out of 5 and is a high score in Ikoma
      Location3.9
    • Facilities score 3.1 out of 5 and is a high score in Ikoma
      Facilities3.1
    High score for Ikoma

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    1. 4.9

      hugobl from Spain
      Solo traveler

      “Exceptional”

      I spent three nights and loved it. Everyone was very friendly, especially Mr. Nozawa, the chief monk, who even teached me some meditation. I was on my own for most of the time, though. The early morning rituals and ceremonies are great (5AM), very visual a

      Reviewed October 02, 2019
    2. 4.5

      Lucie from France
      Couple

      “Excellent”

      Very interesting experience.

      Reviewed September 14, 2019
    3. 4.5

      Florence from Belgium
      Couple

      “Excellent”

      Wonderful experience! Amazing complex in the hills outside of Nara/Oji. We are litterally staying in the temple among the monks. The temple with several shrines and sanctuaries is beautiful and very quiet. Taking a stroll after nightfall when all the lante

      Reviewed April 08, 2017
    4. 4.4

      Laurence from France
      Solo traveler

      “Excellent”

      A very specific experience, with a worm welcome by the monks and the monastery's staff. The access is a little difficult, especially for foreigners, and I recommend going there with a taxi (the return way can be done by public bus). I was very impressed by

      Reviewed October 27, 2015
    5. 4.0

      Group
      Stayed 1 night in June 2018

      “変わる宿坊のイメージ”

      由緒ある寺の宿坊の利用は初体験。信貴山の宿坊。日常を離れた環境で、心身ともに洗われた。施設も近代的で料理にも舌鼓を打った。老若男女それなりの体力と歴史・文化への関心に合わせて貴重なひと時を過ごすことができる。

      Reviewed June 12, 2018
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