Koyasan Saizenin
154 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Koya, Koya, Japan, 648-0289 - View map
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Facilities
Car park
Free internet access
Internet access – wireless
Large indoor bath
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4.5
Exceptional
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4.2
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Koyasan Saizenin
Car park
Car park
Free internet access
Internet access – wireless
Large indoor bath
Japanese
| Service | 4.6 |
| Check-in from | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 |
| Location rating | 4.2 |
This retreat is home to 3 gardens designed by Mirei Shigemori, one of which lays claim to being one of the first gardens in Koyasan. Designated as a national preserved treasure in February 2010.
- This facility is a temple lodging.
*Temple lodgings were originally accommodation facilities for Buddhist priests and practitioners, but they now also accept regular tourists.
A Buddhist temple is also located on site, so both staff and priests will offer hospitality to guests.
- Guests that reserve a plan that includes meals at this temple lodging can enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
*Buddhist vegetarian cuisine follows Buddhist precepts and is prepared with vegetables, beans, and other plant derived ingredients.
- When staying at this temple lodging, guests can experience the following.
- Sutra Transcription: Transcribe Buddhist sutras.
- Religious Service: Observe a ritual where a Buddhist priest chants sutras, etc.
[Notes]
The above experiences are current as of Aug. 17, 2017.
Provision of the experiences may be cancelled or experiences may not be available depending on the day.
And depending on the type of experience, advance notice or a fee may be required, so for those interested in the experiences, please make sure to contact the temple lodging in advance for details.
4.2
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Exceptional”
We stayed in the newer wing. Because of the construction/way rooms are set up, experience depends on who is in other rooms, since walls were thin/no sound deadening. Breakfast was served in a lovely communal room. Attending the morning prayer service in th
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Acceptable”
Extremely expensive for what it is. There's nice simplicity in your accommodation, but there's a point which it becomes a rip off, with a brief ceremony thrown in. Wouldn't recommend it. Have had more authentic experiences for a fraction of the price. We s
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Exceptional”
Amazing experience. must beautiful room. excellent room. lovely contact with people receiving us. felt lucky to experience the morning service. could not be more enthousiastic
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Exceptional”
My husband and I loved our stay at this monastery. It was beautiful, peaceful, and had the best vegetarian food we've ever had. Our room was quite large and the location was easy to get to, just behind Danjo Garan. Going to the service in the morning was a
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Exceptional”
Absolutely beautiful. Was not expecting anything like what we got, which was a wonderful three-room suite in one of the inn's upstairs wings. Onsen was lovely and everything was immaculate. Being able to attend the morning service was also a lovely experie
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Excellent”
One of the best places I stayed in Japan, it was located a short walk from the nearest bus stop but directly across from some major temples which were even able to be viewed from my window. The temple itself was so peaceful and all the staff were so lovely
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Excellent”
I have no words to thank the staff of Koyasan Saizenin. Aside from the perfect location which was just next to the biggest wonders of this beautiful area (literally across the street), the people of this top notch temple restored my faith in mankind. I lef
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Exceptional”
The location and room had a lot of charm and history. I loved that my husband and I got to stay in a room with screens that were painted over 200 years ago! The rooms were spacious and very clean. I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! My one regret is that we cou
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Exceptional”
Room was lovely and service great. The atmosphere of staying at a temple will be a memory for life. We were a bit worried that it would be located far away, based on TripAdvisor reviews, but that wasnt a issue. The day we arrived at Koyasan the tem
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Exceptional”
Great room in a beautiful temple right opposite the Danjo Garan!
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