Nothing to dislike

Very friendly, an abundance of food and a very enjoyable unique food experience. The temple is close to everything. The prayer experience was amazing and would recommend travellers to participate.

Stayed in September 2025

Nothing

Very special experience - clean rooms - super friendly staff. Very authentic stay. We stayed in room with own bathroom and with kids in the room - but had separate bedroom and even a covered terrace.

Stayed in September 2025

The food is stunning and traditional. If you dont likt this, bring some snacks for the morning.

The perfect Japanese experience.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing!

Our stay in the temple was un unique experience, we enjoyed it very much!

Stayed in August 2025

Overall no negatives - it is pricey and takes some time to get to from Osaka but overall it was worth it for 1 night. Be aware that bathroom and shower facilities are shared with other guests and shower facilities are locker room / onsen style.

Simply an amazing experience to stay at a Buddhist temple, and visit Koyasan. A super unique and beautiful place. Meals were amazing. Morning prayers were very cool to see.

Stayed in August 2025

A very nice and big room. The location is super central and makes for a super place to gonsightseeing. The diner was incredibly and blew our expectations away! We had an amazing night's sleep and it was very spectacular to be allowed to take part in the morning meditation.

Stayed in May 2025

Futon not my preferred bedding. Ok for one night

Dinner was excellent! Beautiful lodgings. Serene setting. Worth the trip even with our four children who were dubious about how they'd cope with the experience. We loved it.

Stayed in July 2025

My mom and I stayed here for 2 nights and had the most amazing time! The staff was very welcoming and kind. I speak Japanese but a lot of other travelers didn’t and I think they got by just fine. The temple grounds are very quaint and peaceful plus the dinner and breakfasts were amazing. I would suggest staying two nights to fully enjoy the experience of the temple and the town itself. We had a car but walked everywhere even to Okunoin.

Stayed in June 2025

The place was amazing. Very beautiful, with a zen garden outside. Very obliging people at the reception and everything as described. The hole of Koyasan was a unique and unforgettable experience which was enhanced by our stay. Extra special like to the showers which were traditional ryokan style. What my body needed after so many days of exploring cities in Japan!!!

Stayed in July 2025

The showers are difficult to use, it is an inverted bucket to sit on, with a shower handle for each person, shared with four other people in the same room. There are no locks for the room. Very expensive.

Magical visiting Mt. Koyosan !!! should be a must for everyone traveling to Japan. The experience of staying at a Monastery was very unique, the staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was basic with tatami mats and a mattress to sleep. The wi-fi worked well and the dinner / breakfast was truly delicious. The meditation and prayer sessions were well worth the time. Very peaceful.

Stayed in June 2025

Liked everything

Quiet and peaceful

Stayed in July 2025

A fantastic ryokan experience in a vast impressive temple complex. Dinner and breakfast was exceptional and prepared with great care, and the 9pm curfew was actually a great opportunity to slow down and take stock. We pre-booked a room with an ensuite, which made it a little easier for our family. The staff were extremely welcoming and the early morning ceremony was just great. Thank you!

Stayed in July 2025

Beautiful room with a window overlooking the garden and the vermilion Konpon Daito Pagoda. The sound of the bell and the scent of incense completed the picture. The morning prayer was very interesting and emotional.

Stayed in June 2025

The dinner is delicious but the soup is really salty.

The room is super beautiful and full with details. It’s cozy and clean, the view through the window is really nice.

Stayed in June 2025

Beautiful and serene temple accommodation with option of private shower and bathroom, amazing shojin ryori dinner. Fantastic location next to Konpon Daito pagoda. Options to attend morning prayers, meditate, copy sutras.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing other than my stiffness when I had to sit cross-legged on the floor to eat dinner and breakfast.

Staying in Koyasan was incredibly special. The temple was incredibly beautiful, and being able to attend morning prayers was an experience I will never forget. The room was traditional - we had a lovely fresh dinner sitting cross-legged in our room before a visit to the small but very hot onsen and then a wonderful night's sleep on very comfortable futons on the floor. There were also some other activities you could do - we copied out the sutra (a prayer in Japanese text), which was like a meditative calligraphy lesson. We also had a shiatsu massage, which was incredible and got rid of all my neck stiffness - this was not provided by the temple but is advertised in their in room information leaflet and I'd highly recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

The property is a bit far from Okinoin to go by foot. If you don’t mind taking a bus, or if you have your own car, then that’s no problem, but we like walking. It’s about 30 minutes walk to the start of the cemetery and a further 30 minutes to Okunin proper. With the curfew at 9pm it means that you won’t get much of the cemetery at night.

I loved it that the reception staff spoke fluent English. The Shojin Ryori (traditional Buddhist meals) were excellent. The property is clean, quiet and peaceful. What stayed with me the most was the Ajikan practice with one of the monks. This monk had the most beautiful energy about him. It was very touching and inspiring.

Stayed in June 2025

Compared to other places in Japan this accommodation is a bit too expensive.

Large Japanese style room. Structure is a bit cold but rooms were equipped with AC and a gas stove. Rich dinner and breakfast. Well located far from the Main Street.

Stayed in May 2025

Nothing bad to say

Is beautiful, comfortable and the staff is very nice

Stayed in April 2025

We enjoyed the dinner however would have like some more insight into what we were eating to get maximum enjoyment out of the experience.

It was incredible to have the opportunity to stay in a Buddhist temple. The room was absolutely beautiful. We enjoyed the traditional meal and the morning ceremony was very special, a memory that will stay with us forever.

Stayed in April 2025

Just be aware walls are very thin and we had quite talkative neighbours!

A visit to Koyasan wouldn't be complete without a stay in a monastery and we would highly recommend this as a perfect place to choose. Very convenient location for the major sites. Luxurious it isn't (not that we expected it to be - it is a working monastery after all) but we found it perfectly comfortable and had a very good night's sleep. The opportunity to participate in the morning prayers was an unforgettable experience. The dinner and breakfast were excellent, although not all of it to our taste, but thoughtfully presented.

Stayed in May 2025

The price is pretty high.

The location, breakfast/dinner, the atmosphere. If you stay overnight, make sure to attend a morning prayer. Everything was great, and would come and stay there again.

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing. I loved everything about this place.

Everything! Koyasan is such a special place. Our one night stay in this temple lodging was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The staff were friendly and so welcoming; it was heartwarming to see young monks working to make this place feel special for visitors.

Stayed in April 2025

A great choice for staying in Koyasan. We loved everything about this place. The staff were very friendly and helped us with everything we needed. We loved the meditation and morning ceremony. The location is great too. The dinner was amazing and the public bath was fantastic after a long day. Thank you for everything.

Stayed in April 2025