Located in the famous Koyasan city, 金剛三昧院 -Kongo Sanmaiin- is a property with 800 years of history. It features 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath


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Christine
Germany Germany
We liked the quiet place and the nature around it.
Bernice
United States United States
So special to be able to spend the night at a World Heritage site and listen to morning prayers. Check out time may seem a bit early, but it's great for catching the bus to the cable car. Excellent timing.
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United States United States
You get to stay the night in a traditional Buddhist room right next to the World Heritage Site Kongo Sanmaiin. I highly recommend the vegetarian meal that I got to eat for breakfast everyday, simulating life of a Buddhist monk. The staff are very...
Olson
United States United States
It was wonderful. The monks were kind, patient and helpful, especially since we don’t speak Japanese. The room was large, with a private toilet and a wonderful sunroom that opened on to a lovely garden.
Mauricio
Chile Chile
Everything was magical, the room was very beautiful and cozy. The place is absolutely outstanding, the breakfast was amazing and all the spiritual ambience was incredible. The fact that we could join the prayer ceremony was very special.
Kaan
Turkey Turkey
Although some comments suggested a few issues, I had none. The room was extremely clean and it was actually a better ryokan than expensive ryokans I’ve stayed in big cities that cost 3-4 times this place. The monks were also very friendly. Morning...
Danny
United States United States
Our stay at Koyasan was truly a memorable experience. The accommodations felt incredibly authentic, which added so much to the atmosphere and made the trip feel special. The unique setting in the mountains gave us a real sense of connection to the...
Ledreira
Spain Spain
The temple is stunning and unique. The morning ceremony was beautiful and really interesting. The room was nice and they left tea and a sweet as a gift. I really enjoyed the onsen and the breakfast was very tasty!
Muireann
Ireland Ireland
Beautiful rooms and an overall great experience. I think it was really good value for the quality of the accommodation and the fact that breakfast was included. Breakfast was delicious!
Oliwia
Denmark Denmark
Great location in Koya-san , right next to the temple with good breakfast and dinner, with the option to participate in the morning ceremony. Great experience. English communication is good.

Area info

Amenities of 金剛三昧院 -Kongo Sanmaiin-

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 canceled and treated as a no-show.

License number: 高野口保健所経由指令橋衛第804号

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