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It was unique, well looked after the staff were lovely. The food was amazing too.

Stayed in August 2025

We loved everything.

We fell in love with Kakurinbo from the second we walked up the beautiful temple entrance and met all the kind staff. We stayed in the garden view room for the first night, and sitting on the balcony drinking green tea was like something out of a fairytale. The dinner served in small little colourful plates was some of the best food we have had in Japan. Our stay was so incredible: experiencing the Buddhist monk morning prayers at the temple on the hill, bathing in the baths, doing morning yoga, hiking and chatting to the staff, that we actually ended up extending for two more nights. We couldn't recommend this place more strongly. It was definitely one of the highlights of our time in Japan.

Stayed in August 2025

Amazing experience super kind staff, the 5am monk prayer is a must attend, delicious meal and great onsen. Loved every part of that experience

Stayed in August 2025

The location. It's a bane for large suitcases. Only bring backpacks maybe. On the other hand, if you love hiking and mountains you'll absolutely love this place.

The food is excellent. They can accommodate many dietary requirements.

Stayed in August 2025

Amazing property. Run by incredibly nice and friendly people. I was a bit sceptical sleeping on a futon if id get a good nights sleep. However the futon bed was amazingly comfortable, slept like a baby. Dinner was amazing , so fresh and healthy. The gardens around the property are beautfiul, the koi pond is stunning and the onsen was great also.

Stayed in August 2025

It felt a bit overpriced - and still staff offered you more and more options to pay for. For instance coffee for breakfast is not included. And in a way we thought we would be in or very close to the temple which was - well - maybe our fault of interpretation.

There is a temple in 20 min. walking distance where you can attend an impressive morning service. The hotel is very organized and structured, e.g. asking you to reserve your onsen time while checking in - we might have missed that.

Stayed in July 2025

Nice people, great room, especially the one with garden view. Very good vegan dinner and breakfast. Location in nature, everything smells good.

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing.

Beautiful location and a unique place. We had a beautiful room and view and the food was delicious. The staff were warm and sincere.

Stayed in June 2025

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That it was possible to get acquainted with Japanese culture, the opportunity to enrol in different activities by getting to know Japanese culture and customs

Stayed in July 2025

This place is so special. We weren’t sure what to expect, and ended up loving the people, the tatami mat rooms, the bath, the breakfasts and dinners, and the beautiful temple nearby.

Stayed in June 2025

Such a beautiful 7- day stay. Wonderful hospitality. The food was incredible. The staff were so lovely. Such a peaceful place.

Stayed in June 2025

Everything there is so precious and beautiful. Food was incredibly delicious. The staff was really wonderful and kind.

Stayed in June 2025

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This hotel is close to a Boudhist temple (about 20-25min walk). It’s good to wake up early in the morning to see the monk hitting the big bell at 5am and then to attend the ceremony. There are two Onsen at the hotel that you can privatize. The food was very good.

Stayed in April 2025

Staff weren’t particularly warm or accommodating to a solo traveler. I was a bit surprised, given my lovely experience in all of Japan. I’m a vegetarian but found the food to be without flavor.

Great location for an early morning walk up the mountain to hear the monk prayers. Incredible experience! Joy to be missed!

Stayed in July 2025

Nothing

Peaceful

Stayed in May 2025

Staff are awesome.

Stayed in July 2025

Absolutely amazing

Stayed in June 2025

Not good for disabled or elderly, some rooms only accessible by steep stairs

Experience traditional Japan, friendly staff, not full of tourists.

Stayed in June 2025

Accessibility, fortunatly I had a car

Perfect to relax and pray with the monk

Stayed in May 2025

It's better to drive to this place. Without a car a little difficult to get around. But staff was helpful and arranged a cab for us.

This was quite an experience. Simple comfortable rooms. Breakfast and dinner was included. It was vegan , liked it. The place is so calm and beautiful Morning Buddhist temple prayers were worth waking up early.

Stayed in May 2025

The dinner was fantastic!

Stayed in June 2025

Our only regret was not staying longer.

We had the privilege of spending one night at Temple Lodging Shukubo Kakurinbo on Mount Minobu, and it was one of the most beautiful and memorable experiences of our trip in Japan. The lodging was authentic, peaceful, and cozy, and the entire team welcomed us with warmth and care. The dinner and breakfast were true works of art — both delicious and beautifully presented. We were also fortunate to experience a private tea ceremony, thoughtfully arranged for us at the home of tea teacher. Our guide, Tomo, was kind, considerate, and made the whole experience unforgettable. We also attended the morning prayer at Kuon-ji Temple, which was deeply moving. Thank you to everyone at Kakurinbo for your gracious hospitality — we will always remember our time with you.

Stayed in May 2025

The experience of going to early morning prayers at the nearby temple was a highlight of our trip to Japan.

Stayed in May 2025

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Everything was perfect; the room, minimal but comfortable, the meals, tasty and diverse, the wine bath, hot and relaxing and last but not the least the personnel, where kind, helpful and always smiling. I

Stayed in May 2025