Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin

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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Great location!

8.9

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About this property

Located in Koyasan, Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin is a historic temple approximately 1100 years old and located 984 feet from Daimon Gate. All rooms features tatami (woven-straw) flooring. The property has a hot spring bath with free toiletries. Guests can attend Buddhist morning services. There is a coffee shop on site. Kansai International Airport is 90 minutes by car from Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

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

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

  • Public Bath, ​Hot spring bath

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chii
Canada Canada
“The place is a temple that allows lodging. The facilities were great , the room was clean , we were greeted with two cookies and tea inside the room. The bed matts were comfy, contrary to most beliefs – I prefer firm beds. The shared washrooms...”
Nora
Mexico Mexico
“The staff was very kind and friendly. The food was delicious.”
Alex
United States United States
“Location was very convenient and easy to get to by bus from the station. I rated the facilities a bit different than normal as this facility isn't built to cater to tourists. You feel more like guests stepping into someones home which is a cool...”
Pierre-eliott
Australia Australia
“Sainan-in is a great place to stay in Koyasan. We enjoyed the room, the carefully prepared food and the priests in the morning.”
Ziva
Slovenia Slovenia
“Excellent experience, very different from normal busy tourist days. The staff was very nice, and the rooms are modest as they should be. They only serve vegetarian meals. The temple is located at the beginning of the city. I would recommend...”
Aya
Japan Japan
“Reasonably priced compared to other temples and it is quite authentic. 6:30am morning prayer was good experience. The food was plenty and delicious as well. Overall I loved the stay!”
Bryan
United States United States
“Everything was nice and clean. The vegetarian dinner and breakfast were tasty and filling. Staff were very friendly, and the morning prayer was a very unique experience to be a part of.”
Rebecca
United States United States
“Authentic experience. at the beginning of town, the monks were accommodating”
Forest
United States United States
“This location is perfect for visiting Koyasan! The hosts were fantastic and they meals they prepared were great! There was also a nice spa type bath house which was a cherry on top for our visit”
Andrew
United States United States
“Beautiful temple lodging, fantastic proximity to world famous collection of cultural properties.”

Host Info

Company review score: 8.7Based on 333 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

This accommodation facility is a Buddhist temple. You can feel and touch genuine Japanese traditional culture in this temple, Sainan-in. Surely, it is available for you to join in a morning prayer, copying calligraphy, doing meditation, and chatting with a monk in English. The principal image of this temple is Atavaka (guardian deity). A portrait of this buddha is not open for public but we monks pray for happiness to everyone, national security and world peace to Atavaka on special days in one years. We appreciate you behave appropriately in the temple, and hope you enjoy your stay.

Neighborhood info

Koyasan has been recognized as a world heritage since 2004. Since then, many international guests has visited here. There are many interesting spots that you can see such as Okunoin, Garan-complex, and Kongobuji, a headquarter temple. Definitely, you can feel something holy and spiritual in these spots. We appreciate you behave appropriately because you can see monks in training and believers in prayer here in Koyasan. Most of restaurants and souvenir shops are located in the central area of the town.

Languages Spoken

English,Japanese

Area info

House rules

Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 21:00 and 06:00
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: 和歌山県指令　高保衛第６２１号