Reviews of Koyasan Space

Everything was fantastic. The space is amazing and very peaceful and relaxing. Breakfast was amazing! The host is one of a kind and will help with anything and everything you need. Do not hesitate to book.

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Everything, amazing place,wonderful host

Space so arty,unique! Paola the owner/host organised a visit to prey at tbe temple which was amazing and an experience I shall never forget.

The owner is a wonderful and accommodating host. Enjoyed my stay to the fullest. The house is very nice and was a great place to stay. Zero complaints about anything. This is the place to book if you’re coming to Koyasan!

Museum like quality

No heat, good lighting, or comfortable chairs

Excellent owner & nice interior & furniture

Non

Liked the use of the living room; the bedroom was rather small and there was nowhere to sit. There was no specific breakfast menu, but the host did ask about our dietary requirements. She also provided ginger tea to help with my sore throat and cough. Breakfast dishes served over 2 days were creative and interesting. There were elements of surprise. Food and drinks were served in beautiful ceramic and porcelain dishes. The host proudly declared they are of the best quality.

The bedroom was rather dark with no external windows and the lighting was inadequate. The locations of the toilet and bathroom were inconvenient: not at all close to the bedroom. The towels were small and thin unlike fluffy and large ones provided in accommodation places of similar price bracket. The host was friendly and keen to give helpful advice but regrettably was also liberal in providing unsolicited advice. This lodging did not provide dinner and, although I knew this when booking I found it was inconvenient to have to go to a café (around 10 minute walk on a cold night) where the meals were of average quality. As for value for money I would give it 7 out of 10. This lodging does not compare favourably to a temple lodging (which charged 20% extra) and where elaborate breakfast and dinner were provided.

Fantastic stay! The host was accommodating when I arrived late, provided a great breakfast, and offered excellent local tips. Thoughtful attention to detail made the experience even better. I slept really well in the warm comfy bed. Highly recommend!

Very welcoming and visually pleasing space. The space and the owner will uplift your spirit.

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The host Paula is a wonderful woman who is friendly and helpful all the ways. The vibe of the hut is so peaceful and a perfect match of that of Koyashan. I have previously tried temple stay before. To me, it was even better to stay in Koyasan Space.

Not thinking of. Paula told me that she was thinking to add lunch with excllent food in her service. Hope she could make it.

Beautifully decorated and calming place

Everything. Paola was an exceptional in her kindness, generosity, local knowledge and creating delicious healthy breakfasts. I Felt so very comfortable and cared for. Even a temporary loan of glasses as I had lost mine. In a Great location. I would love to have stayed longer in this beautiful place.

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Wonderful decoration, layout and choie of furniture. Centrally located in Koyasan, walking distance to everything Very spatious and tasteful.

Maybe too close to main road so getting a little traffic noise sometimes

Paola is incredibly kind and attentive. Every detail in her Japanese-style guesthouse has been carefully chosen. She has put so much thought into selecting each piece, and each has its own story. Throughout my stay, I felt a sense of peace and love. ........ Thank you so much, Paola. I’m so happy to have met you and to have stayed at Koyasan Space. I look forward to seeing you again!

The breakfast was amazing, we stayed for 3 nights and every morning it was something different, nutritious and delicious! Staying with Paulo was amazing, she really goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and have everything you need. The space itself is traditional Japanese and was beautiful to relax in, highly recommend! Koyasan is a very special place, if I was to ever return I would stay again at koyasan space as it fitted the vibe of the whole village.

When staying at Koyasan Space, the hostess creates a world into which you can escape. It is one of absolute comfort and ease. It is so wonderful that you might forget that you are even in Japan. And this has the marvellous effect of allowing you to experience Koyasan with new eyes every day. To rediscover it. She has manicured a truly unique experience that is not only top class amongst hotels, but one that also enhances your enjoyment of the surrounding beauty that is offered by Koyasan.

The host Paola was amazingly gracious and very attentive. The space is very clean and comfortable. You get access to a really nice living space, and the outdoor garden where she grows food is lovely to sit in. The bathroom includes an ofuro which was very relaxing at the end of a busy day. I felt like a very-well-cared-for houseguest in someone's very cozy home. The location is a bit farther out from most of the sites, that said, it's no more than a 10 minutes walk or so from the center and frequent bus stop locations; it was no problem. Also it is next to the start of a nice trail at Diamon gate (be sure to get yourself a map at the visitor's information center).

The apartment is a beautifully renovated Japanese house, decorated in a tasteful way, including several rooms for the guests to use, and a lovely garden. Everything was super clean. The hostess was extremely thoughtful and very keen to meet our every need. We were offered thoughtfully constructed dishes for breakfast, with each ingredient being of the highest quality.

We place hopeful, often outsized expectations on holidays especially after a long hiatus such as the one caused by the pandemic for me. My wonderful stay at Koyasan Space had met and surpassed my expectations and even proved magical at times. From the moment Paola warmly welcomed me to her beautiful home, to the intentional routine I have set for myself in these tranquil settings, the meaningfully connected conversations we had, and the thoughtfully prepared meals served in the vigorously alive garden each morning, care and authentic hospitality emanated from every aspect of this space that is evidently a labour of love. I heartfully recommend a stay at Koyasan Space, for those who seek meaningful experiences and connections within truly resonant surroundings.

I cannot recall one undesireable aspect during my entire time at Koyasan Space.