Fukuchi-IN

"An amazing oasis in the hills to relax and reflect whilst also able to access the beautiful historic sites. Very central, nice baths, delicious food. Don't miss the early morning prayer."

Koyasan Gokuraku Stay

Saimonin

"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."

Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin

Sojiin

"It was mostly a good experience for me but not without issue. But first of all, massive thanks to the staff who were so kind to drop me off once at the destination where I was late for and once for the pharmacy when grandpa was sick. The issue was the next day at 9am or earlier they were even hoovering and doing cleaning …… I’m really shocked. First of all, compared to the world 10am check out is very very early. But on top of that, it’s not even reached check out time and you’re doing cleaning? It was such a bad rest, when I had a long day of travel for me and the last thing you want is to be disturbed on your holiday. Not to mention that as we left the room; all the cleaning things were out such as people’s bedsheets and towels … it just looked messy and not nice. It is customary around the world for people to do cleaning a while after check out time when guests have already left or are having fun outside so we don’t have to be woken up or look at the mess outside. Another thing that kind of ruined my day is that because I lost my contact lenses, I had to use the cup in the bathroom. When I put the lenses back in my eye, it burned my eyes and therefore I couldn’t wear my contact lenses any longer. I had to take 5 or 6 trains, for about 8 hours. I ended up getting on the wrong train at least twice and lost. The issue was because the cup in the hotel must be disinfected maybe with some chemicals or something? It must be something very harsh to make me contact lens water burn my eyes like that. It could have been very dangerous. Even though the cups are of course not used for this purpose, but none the less it’s something we put in our mouth so it should not be washed with bleach or other harsh chemicals because it’s super unhealthy for the body. I feel so lucky and grateful that I didn’t drink from the cup or that my eye was not seriously burned but the effects kind of ruined my day. When I tried to tell the staff in the morning, he walked away from me so I wasn’t happy about that. All the other staff were exceptionally nice apart from one dropping me off at the wrong location for my tour. But he was such a nice guy and I’m so grateful so it’s no biggy but that also created problems for me because I ended up being late for my tour. In the end because of the eye issue, getting on the wrong train added me at least 2 extra hours on my trip today and lots of stress. On the positive side, the location is perfect and the food is yummy and they also let me take some breakfast to my sick grandad which is not customary. The room was lovely too. Thanks so much to the staff that took me to the pharmacy too."

Shojoshinin

"The Hotel staff was friendly. The rooms where big with everything you can ask for. Mini bar included. Bett size Queen Beds not King size."

Nipponia Hotel Koyasan Pilgrimage Railway - in the Station Inn - Self Check-in Only

"At the time we made this reservation we planned on staying in the Koyasan area overnight. Our plans changed and we were no longer able to. I attempted to cancel through *******. I was unable to. I contacted an agent who was sure he’d be able to help. He also was unable to. Turns out the hotel has a 30 day cancellation requirement - I had absolutely no idea; it was not clear on the listing. My attempt was 25 days ahead. They wouldn’t budge, or even offer a partial refund. I’ve never experienced anything like this in my life. It was our only negative experience in Japan."

Kongo Sanmaiin

"The quilt in the room is very soft and warm, and the meals are rich. The room has no threshold, making it convenient for night tours. Morning classes are very interesting."