About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Temple Stay 玉林寺 in Sado offers a recently renovated guest house with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and garden views. Convenient Facilities: The property features full-day security, bicycle parking, and free off-site private parking. Additional amenities include a shared bathroom, microwave, and electric kettle. Delicious Breakfast: A vegetarian breakfast is served with local specialties, providing a delightful start to the day. Nearby Attractions: Located 57 mi from Niigata Airport, the guest house is located on a quiet street with inner courtyard views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian

  • Free private parking


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Kellie
United States United States
The people were so nice and accommodating. It was quiet and peaceful. We were able to participate in a short ceremony and traditional breakfast. The view from our room looked like a movie!
Reed
United States United States
I had the most peaceful and relaxing stay at this beautiful and historically interesting temple. Taking part in the meditation in the morning and sharing breakfast with the priest and his friendly and helpful staff along with another guest was...
Robert
United States United States
I've been traveling in Japan for more than a decade—traveling in Japan is my profession—and this is honestly one of the coolest places I've ever stayed. From the temple grounds themselves, to the morning prayers, to having an authentic breakfast...
Christopher
United States United States
I stayed for 12 nights at this beautiful temple. The hosts truly went out of their way to make me feel at home, and for this I am very thankful. The room and facilities are very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a short or an...
Sean
Australia Australia
Sun kun their friendly Akita dog was friendly once you got to know him! A tranquil, memorable, spiritual and serene place to stay. The 6am prayer session with the temple priest was an amazing unforgettable experience. Thank you 🙏
Jacob
Denmark Denmark
For those who want a truly exceptional accomodation, Temple Stay is to be warmly recommended. I could not have wished for a finer, more authentic place to stay, surrounded by beautiful gardens and with the extraordinary offer to attend the morning...
Luke
Australia Australia
Everyone was kind and accommodating, the morning service was also enjoyable
Evaline
Australia Australia
Quiet, authentic, welcoming, immersive, different, warm comfortable bed, tasty nourishing Buddhist breakfast after morning services by the priest, priest explained the teachings briefly
Anita
Australia Australia
Staying at this temple on Sado was one of the highlights of my trip. The room was supremely comfortable. The temple and surrounding grounds were beautiful. One morning we were able to participate in the morning Buddhist ritual and breakfast. The...
Fumihiko
Netherlands Netherlands
The rooms were clean and spacious. It was comfortable with airco and renovated modern bathroom. You will be welcomed by a super lovely gentle Akita dog called Sun. We participated in the morning ritual of Shingon Buddhism at the temple. The...

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Amenities of temple stay 玉林寺

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 07:30
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥10,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 7:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that an additional charge of JPY 1000 per group will apply for every hour outside of the scheduled check-in hours.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 新潟県佐保第3-21号

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