Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.5

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodations surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away. Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- features luggage storage and free parking. Kansai International Airport is 25 mi away. Nankai Namba Train Station in Osaka is a 2-hour train ride from the proprety. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the guest room or in the dining room for dinner and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Asian

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath

Availability

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Tadas
Lithuania Lithuania
“The larger than expectes room, the meals, the astmoshpere. Location initially seems a bit more remote but then you realize its in the heart of it all.”
Philip
United States United States
“Such a beautiful facility and the location was exceptional.”
Nita
United States United States
“Opportunity to join meditation practice was a nice surprise. Meals were excellent. Staff were professional.”
Vivien
United States United States
“Spacious room, comfortable beds, staff was welcoming and friendly, great traditional experience. Delicious food. Beautiful environment.”
Diane
United States United States
“So well run! The room was beautiful. Amenities were perfect. The staff was super helpful. Location was excellent. Grateful for being allowed to participate in the life there. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Wish we had more time.”
Donna
United States United States
“Staff was so kind and helpful! They helped me organize my busy schedule there as I hiked into town and had an evening tour and morning ceremony to do before head out toward the airport!”
Mary
United States United States
“The room was so nicely set up and luxurious, and the views out of the windows into the courtyard were lovely. The vegan meals were creative and beautifully presented. We enjoyed our stay immensely!”
Weiyun
Canada Canada
“Staff was friendly and polite. The place is beautiful. Meals, for being traditional buddhist vegetarian, blew me away with how good they were. You get to immerse in real spiritual culture on sacred land.”
Polina
United States United States
“The location was great; room large and comfortable; clean and tidy; great parking, eating areas nice as well as the praying ceremony in the morning; lady on arrival and other staff at reception were nice; food ok. I might be spoiled being in...”
Lawrence
United States United States
“Dinner and breakfast were exceptional. We enjoyed our room and the hot tea provided! It was a lovely place to enjoy the tranquility of Koyasan. The temples surrounding the grounds made this the ideal location!”

Area info

Amenities of Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 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 note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guest house.

Please note that some rooms do not have a lock (a safety deposit box is available in all rooms).

Additional fees may apply for children. If traveling with children, please inform the property of the number and age of children, whether they require extra futon bedding and/or meals, by leaving notes in the Special Request box at the time of booking.

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 17:00 to eat dinner at the property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner

All guests with a room-only rate or breakfast-inclusive rate must check in by 19:00.

The property recommends guests come to Koyasan and to the property with light luggage, due to steep hills and stairs in the area.

The Koyasan mountainous area is generally a lot cooler than other areas. The property recommends guests bring enough clothes.

The property strongly recommends guests book meal-inclusive rates, or to bring own food. Dinner requests on-site cannot be accommodated. Dinner options in the vicinity are limited, and do not offer an English menu.

Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property in advance.

The property's on-site public bath is open from 16:00-21:00. Specific time may be allocated depending on availability.

License number: 和歌山県指令高保衛第831号

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