About this property
Situated in the famous Koyasan city, Kongo Sanmaiin is a property with 800 years of history. It boasts 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Property highlights
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)
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Breakfast info
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Vegetarian, Asian
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Free private parking available on-site
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Public Bath
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bygate
New Zealand“Location was stunning iv never experienced anything like it, the people are lovely and are always really helpful.” - Angie
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...” - Valerie
United Kingdom“No problems with the Japanese style room with private toilet. Slept well on the futons. The communal showers also have onsens. The vegan dinner was not cheap, but a real experience and tasty. The morning prayers were interesting to attend.” - David New Zealand“Authentic Japanese stay with nice rooms with a view of the garden. The morning ceremony was spiritual, and the breakfast was delicious. Definitely recommend staying here if you are after an authentic Temple stay.”
- Joanna
Belgium“The location is great - you sleep literally on the grounds of UNESCO World Heritage. You can take part in the morning ceremony with the monks (which was better than expected!), it's clean and warm in the rooms.” - Melissa Australia“Amazing. Be aware payment is in cash only. Card machine doesn't work reliably.”
- Lenka
Slovakia“- long history of temple and morning ceremony - authentic room with kotatsu and samue to wear - sento style shared bathroom - heater in the room (it was freezing and snowing outside and it was just fine ☺️) - shojin ryori meal” 
Jean Belgium“Nice bath, really comfortable room, amazing experience. Not crowded. If you get to the morning prayer, you'll get an history of the temple, which is very interesting. Definitely an UNESCO world heritage.”- Marie-pascale New Zealand“This was a very good temple stay. The temple itself is very beautiful and quiet. The nun and monks were very kind and helpful even with limited English. The Onsen was great and the food delicious. The room was cozy. I recommend.”
- Ali
Sweden“This temple is located away from the main road of Koyasan which gives it a very peaceful and quiet atmosphere. The staff was very accommodating regarding my physical disability. The morning prayer was an exceptional experience, and the breakfast...”
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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 cancelled and treated as a no-show.
License number: 高野口保健所経由指令橋衛第804号
