About this property
Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodation for visitors. Just to the left of entering sanmon gate, there is a stone garden created by the famous Mirei Shigemori and designated a natural monument by the Japanese government. Guests can experience temple activities such as meditation, sutra copying and tracing of Buddhist deities at an additional charge, if reserved in advance. Guests can also participate in morning prayers, which do not require reservation. All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available. Guests with reservations that include a meal can enjoy delicately prepared homemade vegetarian meals featuring seasonal dishes. Convenience stores are located within a 3-minute walking distance from the property. It is a 10-minute walk from the famous Kongobuji Temple. Guests can visit the Buddhist temple, Danjogaran, just a 3-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Facilities for disabled guests
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andrea
Italy“The Temple was fantastic and deeply emotional. The monk who guides us was professional, the room was amazing and Koyasan was really a highlight of our trip. Special mention for the dinner, 10/10!” - Timothy
Belgium“Personal welcome. Nice night walk with monc in monastery!” - Nicolas
France“Warm welcome in an out of the ordinary place. Felt like a privileged dive into the Japanese bouddhiste culture. Bonus points for the organized tour of the Koyasan cemetery with one of the monk of the Temple.” - Brian
Ireland“Beautiful location. Magical atmosphere about the place” 
Amelita
Philippines“the calm, peace and serenity of the morning prayer. the dinner and breakfast set were all good. the monks were very courteous.”- Radovan
Czech Republic“A beautiful place for those who know what they are looking for.” - Laura
Canada“Everything was perfect, from the typical meals to the room, including the guided tour of the cemetry at night. It was a great experience. The Monk from Sweden was super kind and knowledgeable.” - Emily
United Kingdom“Everything about the stay was fantastic. This was a truly unforgettable experience. Theo-San was really welcoming, friendly and informative. Our room was sooo comfortable and serene, we could have stayed there a week. Really highly recommended....” - Ashlea
Australia“The Monks we stayed with were so lovely and accommodating! Would highly recommend staying here. The food was also very yummy.” - Stephanie
Hong Kong“Loved our stay here! The room was newly renovated. Clean, modern, and really comfortable. Having our own bathroom was a nice bonus, and everything felt fresh and well taken care of.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note, this property is a temple and guests must check-in by 17:00. Please notify the property if guests plan to arrive after this check-in time. Please update the property if guest's expected arrival time changes.
- Please inform the property in advance if guests have any food allergies or dietary needs. Please contact the property through the special requests box at the time of booking. Please note, the property may not be able to fulfill some requests.
- Please note, meal requests cannot be accommodated at check-in.
- Please note that some rooms do not have a lock (a safety deposit box is available in all rooms).
- Please note this is strictly a non-smoking property. There is a designated smoking area on site.
- The property has a curfew at 21:00. Please note, the curfew is 20:00 during the winter season from early December until mid March.
- Please note, the on-site public bath is available until 21:00. During the winter season from early December until mid March, there is a smaller bath that is available until 20:00.
Please inform Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
