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Reviews of 清浄心院

648-0211 Wakayama, Koyasan, 高野山566, Japan

#19 of 27 hotels in Koyasan

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 136 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too expensive and food is not appetizing

    Location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    While I understand that they’re serving a traditional monk vegetarian meal it was very small, had poor variety and bad flavour. I have had better meals at other temple stays. For what it costs to stay here I would expect something better. This is obvious but if you’re staying in the summer there is no AC and it will be very hot so be aware of that.

    Bathing room was nice.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Information is lacking. Terrible night sleep with the super thin walls: could hear every snore from rooms nearby.

    Ideal location.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was cold and the food was disappointing for the cost.

    The experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were there in wintertime. Freezing: the dining / breakfast room was below zero degrees

    Very close to the graveyard and with a beautiful structure

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Shojin Ryori was extremely bland (which might have been the point but as Americans we don't really understand Buddhist Temple food), and the rooms seemed very dated with some broken appliances.

    The monastery was incredibly close to the scenic Okunoin Cemetery and the Danjo Garan temple complex. The monks were extremely friendly, and the temple grounds were extremely scenic. We especially enjoyed the tour of their worship hall after the morning service. Overall, this may be a better experience for Buddhists than the average tourist.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The traditional buckwheat hull pillows and the tatami mat sleeping arrangement wasn’t very pleasant to sleep on and we did have trouble resting on our stay.

    This was a great location right near the graveyard walk through the forest very pretty both day and night. The temple and its surrounding gardens were very peaceful and beautiful which was to be expected.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Make sure to book with breakfast or dinner online otherwise you won't be able to order it at the temple.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2023

    4.0
    Deeply spiritual and welcoming but the room and facilities are not ok for the price point
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I knew what to expect as I’ve stayed in koyasan before, but at other temples. Visable Mold in the bedroom bathroom walls and peeling wallpaper in bedroom and bathroom. Was told meal was included at checkin but was told at meal time that I had no meal option and couldn’t eat. Spiders and webs in room and common areas. The mats were very hard. The temple could use some renovations

    Very kind people and unique experience.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    7.0
    A very special experience, but one needs to have an open mind to appreciate the peacefulness and not focus on the uncomf
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common bath - I skipped shower instead.

    It’s a special experience to stay in the temple. It’s very peaceful and clean.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - not fitted for western tourists, only for Japanese : staff didn’t speak a word of English.. - proposed booking without dinner (that we took by mistake).. which is not ideal given there is hardly any restaurant in town, esp. at night

    - very clean and traditional - good location, near the cemetery

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Nice experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The nature of the place means the corridors are cold if visiting in winter, not a surprise but it does mean wrapping up between rooms.

    Lovely property with friendly people and good food. Bed surprisingly comfortable and warm.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2025

    10
    Una Experiencia inolvidable :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2025

    10
    An amazing cultural experience. Make sure you participate in all activities offered.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2025

    9.0
    Traditional Japanese Inn very authentic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in February 2025

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