About this property
The accommodations facility of Gyokuzoin Temple features a hot public bath. The hotel is located in Mount Shigisan and houses a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Parking is available at extra charge. WiFi is available in all guest rooms. Basic Japanese-style rooms overlook the temple compound, and feature a tatami (woven mat) floor, on which traditional futon bedding is spread to sleep in. They are fitted with air conditioning and a safe. Guests at Gyokuzoin can experience the tranquil temple environment, or they can go sightseeing and afterwards slowly unwind in the spacious hot bath. Japanese dishes featuring local specialties are served at the guest room or in the banquet hall. For dinner, guests can choose from a traditional multi-course meal or traditional vegetarian dishes. Gyokuzoin is a 4-minute walk from the Shigisan Onsen Hot Spring and a 15-minute drive from Horyu-ji Temple. JR Oji Station is a 15-minute drive away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
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Private Parking Available On Site
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Public Bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Donovan
United States“Delicious foods and amenities. Quiet and culturally enriching.” - Lea
Switzerland“We stayed one night and enjoyed it very much: delicious dinner and breakfast (Japanese style sets), traditional Japanese-style rooms, lovely onsen, and of course the ceremony in the morning. Would definitely recommend going here if a temple stay...” - Noam
Israel“the food is amazing the vegitrain and the the non were exselent” - Morgan United States“Incredible location in a very quiet part of town. Lots of temples in the direct vicinity. We were able to participate in temple rituals in the morning, and dinner and breakfast were both delicious.”
- Jennifer
United Kingdom“Absolutely amazing place to stay. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. Location was wonderful. Seeing the fire ceremony and then the sun rise in the morning were both magical.” - Hiury
Brazil“Beatiful temples and architecture. The food was delicious and traditional.” - Austin United States“Vegetarian Buddhist tasting menu had lots of interesting textures and flavors. The temple grounds are beautiful. Facilities were very clean”
- Brett United States“The grounds were beautiful and the staff were exceptionally welcoming. It was wonderful to stroll the grounds in the evening.”
- Moradali
Japan“Clean, great rooms and nice staff with delicious food” - Anne
Canada“The most incredible setting!The room was absolutely gorgeous, the food was delicious and the service exceptional!”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Guests using a car navigation system are advised to search for Shigisan Kanko Hotel instead of the property name Gyokuzoin to locate the property. The property's parking is located close to Shigisan Kanko Hotel.
Please note that there is no train to Shigisanguchi Station after 18:00. Please go to JR Oji Station, which is a 15-minute taxi ride from the property. If you are traveling from Nara, Osaka or Kyoto areas, JR Oji Station is the most convenient station to reach the property.
The hotel has a curfew at 22:00. Guests cannot enter or leave the hotel after this time.
The bath house is open until 22:00. Guests with a tattoo may not be permitted to enter public bathing areas and other public facilities.
To eat breakfast and/or dinner at the property, a reservation must be made in advance. (Charges apply)
Guests with a dinner-inclusive plan must notify the property of their preference between a traditional multi-course meal and a traditional vegetarian meal in the Special Request box at time of booking. If the property is not notified, the vegetarian meal will be served.
Please note that the closest restaurant is a 20-minute drive away.
Please inform Gyokuzoin of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests must check in by 18:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ¥15,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
