高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-
高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-
About this property
高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodation in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan. For dinner and breakfast, we offer gluten-free vegetarian cuisine. 高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin- is 42 km from Sakai. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 40km from the property.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Maria
Switzerland
“- Wonderful place. Very beautiful, peaceful and quite special - amazing food. Yes it is all vegan and I am not, but they certainly know how to cook their vegetables and tofu in many different and creative ways. One of the two dinners was a solid...” - Fernando
United Kingdom
“Truly wonderful experience. The room was spacious and very comfortable, making it easy to rest and recharge. The temple has a peaceful, calming atmosphere that invites quiet reflection. The meals were beautifully presented and surprisingly...” - Felicitas
United Kingdom
“The monastery is perfectly located. Staff is super friendly and a lovely vegetarian cuisine.” - Aneta
Poland
“Sleeping overnight in a temple was an extraordinary treat! The room was comfortable, the Japanese cuisine absolutely delicious, and the onsen was superb. Complete silence and serenity made it a true escape from everyday life.” - Moez
France
“Exceptional facilities, you can indulge yourself in peace and calm” - Rochelle
United Kingdom
“A stunning tranquil environment, excellent service, unique and authentic cuisine.. spacious rooms with beautiful views.” - Connor
Germany
“Special experience sleeping in an actual temple, especially the morning ritual together with the monks. There’s an evening guided walk with monk Patrick (American, so no language barrier) which is worth the 2,000 JPY! Vegetarian dinner tasted...” - Maximilian
Germany
“It was possible to attend a meditation, night tour and morning ceremony. They also have an Onsen.” - Leif
Sweden
“Great and exciting food, a new experience for me who is not buddhist. Beautiful house and garden. Friendly staff. Possibility to participate in (i.e. watch) morning prayers at 6 am. Perfect location.” - Diane
Australia
“Sojin was expensive but worth it. We had excellent vegetarian Japanese style food.The staff were great. We had a fabulous tour of temple complex directly opposite Sojin temple with Patrick one of the monks and gained valuble insights into Buddhist...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guesthouse.
Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Halal food is available upon request.
Guests who wish to have a meal at the property must make a request directly to the property by 13:00 on their day of arrival.
Meals served at the property are all vegan and do not contain eggs or meat.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking, as child rates are applicable. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
License number: 和歌山県指令高保第1194号