Koya Hotels with Parking

For the price, this was a really average stay. The staff were average, as well as the food. The staff were friendly but they didn’t feel genuine. The Temple itself is very beautiful. The rooms are large, however the floor mattresses are completely worn out so you can actually feel the hard floor beneath you. I’ve stayed in a Ryokan before and their mattresses were still soft and comfortable so this Temples mattresses are definitely in need of an upgrade. Would I come here again? Probably not.

The room was very spacious and traditional. The bathroom had a japanese bath which we appreciated very much. The monks were very welcoming and nice, they explained everything. We also attended the morning prayer at 7 am. Overall it was a great experience. The dinner and breakfast were delicious.

Very authentic place, interesting unique experience. Unusual breakfast and dinner, very delicious. There are some free entertainment like meditation, tea ceremony and ritual of fire (well not quite the ritual of fire, it still once at some time, but the ritual was). A huge plus - an English-speaking monks who helped not only with domestic issues, but also told about cultural and religious features. The main minus - hell cold in the morning even in September.

The accommodation and the temple are not in the same building and are 20 meters apart. The temple is very quiet, beautiful and simple. The accommodation is completely Japanese-style and has complete facilities. The morning classes starting at 6:30 in the morning are full of ritual and parking is convenient.