Kongo Sanmaiin

Property class: 2.5
Ryokan within walking distance of Koyasan University

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When you stay at Kongo Sanmaiin, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Koyasan University and Muryokoin Temple. Also, Kongobuji Temple and Koyasan Daishi Kyokai are within just a 10-minute walk.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting rooms
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The current price is $317
$349 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Room options

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A tatami mat room with a wooden table, tatami mats, a radiator, a shelf with a book, a window with green glass, and a laptop on the window sill.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons

View all photos for JapaneseStyle 6Tatami No Toilet/Vanity NoSmoking

A tatami mat room with a low table, cushions, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

JapaneseStyle 6Tatami No Toilet/Vanity NoSmoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

A tatami mat room with a wooden table, cushions, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

A tatami mat room with a wooden table, tatami mats, a radiator, a shelf with a telephone, and a window with green blinds.

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 8-10 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

A tatami mat room with a low table, a sofa, and sliding doors leading to a garden.

Japanese Style Room, 8-10 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
425, Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koyasan University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Muryokoin Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Danjo Garan Temple - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 90 min drive
  • Gokurakubashi station - 20 min drive
  • Shimoichiguchi Station - 38 min drive
  • Shionomiya Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪胡麻豆腐濱田屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪つくも - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪天風てらす - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Kongo Sanmaiin

  • When you stay at Kongo Sanmaiin, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Koyasan University and Muryokoin Temple. Also, Kongobuji Temple and Koyasan Daishi Kyokai are within just a 10-minute walk.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 50 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.

Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Free extra futon
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Electronic bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts cash.

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Kongo Sanmaiin Koya-cho

Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan

Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan Koya-cho

Kongo Sanmaiin Koya

Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan

Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Does Kongo Sanmaiin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kongo Sanmaiin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kongo Sanmaiin?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Kongo Sanmaiin?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kongo Sanmaiin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 9:00 AM.

What is there to do at Kongo Sanmaiin and nearby?

Kongo Sanmaiin has a garden.

What's the area around Kongo Sanmaiin like?

Kongo Sanmaiin is a short 7-minute walk from Koyasan University and 7 minutes' walk from Muryokoin Temple.

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Reviews

Kongo Sanmaiin Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

As expected
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely temple stay with great food and gorgeous location! We stayed one night at Kongo Sanmai-in with dinner and breakfast. The temple is located withdrawn from the main street which makes the location very quiet and serene. The food was very good and a great way to experience the buddhistic vegetarian dishes. And the morning prayer was a great experience as well. We were very happy that we stayed at this temple for our temple stay experience at Koyasan! Some things to know if you wanna stay here as well: - Some of the staff could speak English, but it's definitely a benefit to know Japanese, especially for the morning prayer where all (for our prayer session at least) was explained in Japanese. - The rooms are not the most soundproof, meaning you might be able to hear the ones staying in the neighbouring room if they speak loudly. But it wasn't really an issue for us - The baths are shared (even if you have your own toilet) and they are traditionally Japanese like the ones you might see at a public bathhouse with a shared bathtub and showers on a row. Its a fun and authentic experience, but if you're shy or uncomfortable with showering with others, just ensure you have showered before arriving here.
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8/10 Very good

C’est une expérience intéressante. Les repas sont corrects et la prière du matin avec les moines est un plus. Mais 15 mn est un peu court pour profiter de l’ambiance et de la philosophie du lieu.
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10/10 Exceptional

Bella struttura comoda vicino al centro. Si dorme in una struttura accanto al tempio. Il tempio chiude le porte alle 17.00. Bisogna arrivare prima altrimenti si rimane fuori. Cena alle 17.30 in una grande stanza insiemi agli altri ospiti. La mattina alle 6.30 la preghiera e subito dopo verso le 7.30 la cilazione. Bel posto per rilassarsi. Al check in ci ha assistito una signora gentile che ci ha spiegato tutto e sapeva anche qualche parola in italiano. Buona cena e colazione.
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10/10 Exceptional

Tempelgästehaus, angenehmer Aufenthalt. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
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10/10 Exceptional

精進料理を始めていただいたが、とてもおいしくて満足した。 早朝の納経儀式を体験できたのがうれしかった。 スタッフさんたちの対応も良かった。
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6/10 Good

Der Schlafplatz war schon sehr kühl und
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10/10 Exceptional

素晴らしい
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10/10 Exceptional

オプションは2つ以上希望の場合は事前に連絡をと見かけたので 写経だけ1つなら当日でもいいのかと思い 特に申し出なかったら 準備があるので事前に連絡が必要と言われて出来なかったのが残念でした
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4/10 Fair

El templo es muy bonito, pero la experiencia muy decepcionante. En el check in no dan información del templo, te informan de horario de cena, desayuno y ceremonia, sin más. Las habitaciones están en fuera del templo, por lo que a las 17. No hay ningún tipo de contacto ni actividad para hacer ni te ofrecen info. La cena y el desayuno no explican los alimentos ni cómo tomarlos (de la cena hubo un niño chillando por la sala, bastante decepcionante), la cena muy bueno todo y el desayuno cositas más extrañas para nuestro paladar. La instalación muy básica, la almohada es la muerte, el kimono super antiguo, la zona de agua, solo interna muy básica. La ceremonia interesante, pero te dan un folio explicativo al final de la ceremonia (deberían darlo antes) y el Monge está casi 15 minutos hablando al final y es en japonés, no entiendes lo que dice, una pena que no traduzcan porque parecía muy interesante! Nosotros no volveríamos.
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4/10 Fair

世界遺産に値するお寺ですが、ホテルとは違うので、施設・サービスは、期待できません。朝業は、厳粛で、これぞ朝のお勤めという赴きでした。
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6/10 Good

食事場所に椅子があればもっと良かった

朝の勤行に参加させていただき心が洗われるようでした。特別拝観で障壁画なども見ることができよかったです。ただし、他の方々も食事場所の大広間は椅子とテーブルの方が快適だと思います。ご検討ください。
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8/10 Very good

Die Tempelgebäude sind als Weltkulturerbe einzigartig und die Zeremonie am Morgen war sehr beeindruckend. Die Gästezimmer sind in einem Nebengebäude außerhalb untergebracht, das weniger Charme hat. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach, ohne Schlüssel, und in unserem Zimmer roch es etwas muffig. Der Onsen ist nett, aber relativ klein. Das typisch japanische Essen war reichlich. Es gab außerdem Getränkeautomaten im Haus.
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8/10 Very good

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6/10 Good

ホテルでは無いので過度な期待はしない方が良い。普通に過ごすなら全く問題無し。
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10/10 Exceptional

4月頭の滞在

宿坊ということもあり、トイレが綺麗なのか和式トイレだとやだなと思っていましたが、とても清潔で真新しいトイレで安心して快適に過ごすことができました。畳に敷布団は懐かしい感覚でよかったですが枕が私的には合わなかったので欲を言えば低反発枕とかがあると嬉しいです。 夕食の精進料理も美味しかったのですが、外国人の友人が畳にお膳だと足が苦しい感じでした。畳にお膳というのは日本人的には落ち着くのですが外国人的には大変なところもあると思います。 朝のお勤めに参加できたのは良い思い出です。まだ観光客のいない美しいお寺で仏様と境内を満喫できたのは素晴らしかったです。
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6/10 Good

房間有點舊，公衆浴池只開放很短時間（4點半至9點），第二天早上不能洗澡及吹頭髮。
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10/10 Exceptional

朝の読経とお説教が身にしみました
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10/10 Exceptional

精進料理 美味しかったです。
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8/10 Very good

心静かに過ごすことができました

静かな環境で、落ち着いて過ごすことができました。部屋付きのトイレも清潔でしたし、共同の大風呂が気持ち良かったです。部屋でいただいた精進料理も美味しかったです。また、朝の勤行は、宿坊に泊まったからこその貴重な体験でした。
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8/10 Very good

精進料理は美味しい

精進料理は美味しく、また温泉も良かった。ただ、チェックインの時間帯の制約が厳しいと思います。また、部屋に手のひらくらいの大きな蜘蛛がいた。
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was big and clean and the staff was friendly, overall the temple lodge was s great experience. Koyasan is a truly magical place to visit.
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4/10 Fair

Accueil très arrogant et rude par les moines. On a l’impression qu’ils sont seulement intéresser par l’argent. Nourriture dégolas. Confort zéro.
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8/10 Very good

The location up a side street in a wooded area was lovely. The Buddhist temple and buildings (across the road from the provided accom) were very impressive and atmospheric. The meals were good and the prayer session in the morning was fascinating. The accom buildings were rather dingy and scruffy. The futons were very uncomfortable. The public bath was available in the evening but not in the morning. So there was no opportunity to shower in the morning. The monks were not particularly welcoming and rather abrupt. You got the feeling they tolerated visitors because of the large amount of yen we were bringing in.