Saimonin
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Saimonin
447 Koyasan, 648-0211 Koya Town, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
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Luggage Storage
Restaurant
Front Desk with Limited Hours
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No Smoking in Public Areas
Elevator
Stair-Free Property Entrance
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Property Description
This temple lodging is located in the town center of Koyasan. Their special handmade sesame tofu and Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is very popular among guests.
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8.0/10
Unique temple stay experience.
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Surroundings
Airport: Kansai International Airport
(71.3 km)
Train: Kōyasan Station
(4.6 km)
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[Non Smoking]Japanese Room Without Toilet
5 Futon bed
Has window
Non-smoking
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Multi-standard power outlet
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[Non Smoking]Japanese Room With Toilet
Non-smoking
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Multi-standard power outlet
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110V power outlet
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Japanese-Style Room
Non-smoking
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Guest Reviews
8.0/10
Very Good
13 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness7.9
- Amenities7.8
- Location8.1
- Service8.0
Average for similar properties in Koya
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Sheau Tin
November 26, 2024
Unique temple stay experience.
Raphael
May 28, 2025
We had a great stay at this establishment. We stayed two nights. The meal is included, the night is certainly basic but that's what we came for. The total price is not cheap but it's an experience
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samllcat
February 5, 2024
After booking a room with a bathroom, a monk took us to a semi-underground room. It was so cold. He showed us the shower and bathroom in the corridor. We told him that we paid more to book a room with a bathroom, and he took us to find an old monk. Unless we were mistaken, none of their rooms had a bathroom. I obviously spent hundreds more just to have a bathroom in the room, and it was clearly written on the order. He asked me to contact Ctrip at his expense, and he also contacted the agent. It took about an hour and a half to figure this out. He took us back to the original room and opened the locked door (at first we asked him what the small door was, and he said it was a maintenance room). There was a dirty toilet and a sink that couldn't be smaller. Anyway, there are no hotels on Mount Koya. If you want to stay, it’s a shukubo in the temple. They are expensive and have poor conditions, so think twice.
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蓁宜林
February 19, 2024
Because the group chose this Ximenyuan Hotel, everything was as expected, very good.
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Yui
October 30, 2023
The food was very delicious and we had a great time.
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Guest User
October 4, 2024
The Saimon-in is well located in the middle of the village, right next to the bus station. The facilites however are not in proper shape (and for sure not according to the price): the bathrooms are dirty. Even if additional fees for a private toilet are paid, it’s unfortunately not clean. Staff is unfriedly. We can not recommend this location.
Guest User
December 22, 2023
Good temple lodging. We got what we came for: austere room with sleeping mats, excellent buddhist opulent meals, beautiful temple building, good ryokan, great location. There is no hot water in the room or washing area, but that is ok. The room had a toilet, normal Japanese electric bidet type.
Guest User
August 25, 2025
The most expensive and worst accommodation we (6 people) experienced on our entire 18-day trip to Japan. It's not the simplicity of the rooms that bothers us, but the unfriendly way in which you are greeted and brusquely reprimanded if, for example, you leave your shoes incorrectly or arrive a minute early for dinner. A far cry from traditional Japanese politeness. We only saw two monks. The morning ceremony with them was still lovely. Unfortunately, you receive little to no information about the daily schedule and don't see anyone else when you check out. We stayed two nights. The food was very good. But the feeling of being unwelcome overshadows the spiritual experience.
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Guest User
June 23, 2025
The overall experience of this hotel is very good. The room is clean and tidy, with complete facilities, comfortable beds and good sound insulation. The service staff is enthusiastic and professional, and the check-in and check-out are very efficient. The location is convenient, with many restaurants and convenience stores around. The breakfast is rich in variety and tastes good. Overall, it is cost-effective and worth staying again.
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Services & Amenities
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Luggage Storage
Restaurant
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Front desk services
Front Desk with Limited Hours
Luggage Storage
Food & drink
Room Service
Public areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Elevator
Accessibility
Stair-Free Property Entrance
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 15:00
Check-out: Before 10:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:30–21:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The guest checking in must be between 12–99 years old.
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 42
Phone:+81-736-562031
This temple lodging is located in the town center of Koyasan. Their special handmade sesame tofu and Buddhist vegetarian cuisine is very popular among guests.
- This facility is a temple lodging.
*Temple lodgings were originally accommodation facilities for Buddhist priests and practitioners, but they now also accept regular tourists.
A Buddhist temple is also located on site, so both staff and priests will offer hospitality to guests.
- Guests that reserve a plan that includes meals at this temple lodging can enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
*Buddhist vegetarian cuisine follows Buddhist precepts and is prepared with vegetables, beans, and other plant derived ingredients.
- When staying at this temple lodging, guests can experience the following.
- Sutra Transcription: Transcribe Buddhist sutras.
- Religious Service: Observe a ritual where a Buddhist priest chants sutras, etc.
- Ajikan Meditation: Meditate while looking at the Sanskrit symbol for A. (*Requires reservation in advance.)
[Notes]
The above experiences are current as of Aug. 17, 2017.
Provision of the experiences may be canceled or experiences may not be available depending on the day.
And depending on the type of experience, advance notice or a fee may be required, so for those interested in the experiences, please make sure to contact the temple lodging in advance for details. null
- This facility is a temple lodging.
*Temple lodgings were originally accommodation facilities for Buddhist priests and practitioners, but they now also accept regular tourists.
A Buddhist temple is also located on site, so both staff and priests will offer hospitality to guests.
- Guests that reserve a plan that includes meals at this temple lodging can enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
*Buddhist vegetarian cuisine follows Buddhist precepts and is prepared with vegetables, beans, and other plant derived ingredients.
- When staying at this temple lodging, guests can experience the following.
- Sutra Transcription: Transcribe Buddhist sutras.
- Religious Service: Observe a ritual where a Buddhist priest chants sutras, etc.
- Ajikan Meditation: Meditate while looking at the Sanskrit symbol for A. (*Requires reservation in advance.)
[Notes]
The above experiences are current as of Aug. 17, 2017.
Provision of the experiences may be canceled or experiences may not be available depending on the day.
And depending on the type of experience, advance notice or a fee may be required, so for those interested in the experiences, please make sure to contact the temple lodging in advance for details. null
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the check-in and check-out times at Saimonin?
The check-in time at Saimonin is 15:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.What are the check-in and check-out times at Saimonin?
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About This Property
| Nearest Airport | Kansai Intl. Airport |
|---|---|
| Distance to Airport | 71.38KM |
| Nearest Train Station | Kōyasan Station |
| Distance to Train Station | 4.56KM |
| Average Price From | KRW437283 |
| Hotel Star Rating | 2 |