Gyokuzoin

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(485 Ratings)

Ryokan in Osaka Prefecture

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this ryokan rental

The accommodation facility of Gyokuzoin Temple features a hot public bath. The hotel is located in Mount Shigisan and houses a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines. Parking is available at extra charge. WiFi is available in all guest rooms.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Osaka Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

22.6 mi

神戸どうぶつ王国(Kobe Animal Kingdom)

Available Rooms

2 Futon • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

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3 Futon • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

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1 Futon • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

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4 Futon • 527 ft²

Sleeps 5

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2 Futon

Sleeps 2

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Gyokuzoin

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9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(485 Ratings)

Ryokan in Osaka Prefecture

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Osaka Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan

22.6 mi

神戸どうぶつ王国(Kobe Animal Kingdom)

Available Rooms

2 Futon • 355 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

3 Futon • 430 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Futon • 215 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

4 Futon • 527 ft²

Sleeps 5

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

2 Futon

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

9.0 / 10.0

Outstanding(485 Ratings)

100% verified reviews

7.0 / 10.0

May 2024

非日常の体験

日本人ですが、非日常の体験ができました。普通のホテルではないので少々不便な点も勿論ありますが、今の暮らしがいかに便利なものかと改めて感じることができました。早朝からの祈祷も素晴らしく、帰りにお札や手ぬぐい等様々な粗品がいただけて良かったです。朝ごはんはとても美味しく、また歴史で見るような、家族と離れて対面で座って食べるのも面白かったです。

お風呂で海外の観光客が迷われていたので英語表記があると良いと思いました。お風呂は固形せっけん、リンスインシャンプーのみあります。ドライヤーは2台のみで、混雑する時間だと待ち時間が発生します。部屋には浴衣、タオル、歯ブラシセットのみ用意されています。スリッパは無いので靴下履きをお勧めします。また、1番残念だったのがティッシュが無いことと、部屋は中からしかかけれない（外出時は開けっぱなし）ということです。金庫はありました。また、山中で朝は寒いので、春夏でも上着を持っておくことをお勧めします。

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Peaceful, spiritual and unique

what a wonderful place! The rooms were spacious and spotlessly clean, the food was delicious and the whole place had a peaceful ambience. You’re able to walk around and explore the whole complex in the evening which is a really unique experience and being able to attend the fire ceremony and morning prayers was simply wonderful. it felt very authentic and a privilege to be able to witness this. I would definitely return!

9.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Superb

Super special location and experience. Wonderful and friendly staff. The food was delicious. Our room was a great size with a fantastic view.

Not being able to use the shower because it was located in the onsen may have been a bit difficult if we had stayed longer. The pillows were not that comfortable. I would recommend taking snacks with you unless you plan to leave the facility.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Excellent temple stay in Japan

Very comfortable stay, wonderful set of temples, beautiful mountain walk, warm, personal, energizing, delivered what we expected. Fully recommend this stay, way way better than temple stay at Mt Koya where we also were.

10.0 / 10.0

Apr 2023

Very special and enjoyable experience, would strongly recommend to stay here for a night

very clean and special stay, staff were exceptional and food were super good

Slightly harder to navigate when arriving but everything else was great

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional

Everything was beautiful

I was just a bit sad the hot bath wasn't open in the morning. That would have made it really perfect

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Exceptional Experience.

About an hour by train and bus from Nara, a great opportunity for spending a night or more near a beautiful buddhistic temple. Great guest house, especially the attached bath house makes for a great experience. The food (both dinner and breakfast) is definitely wort paying the upcharge.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

A delightful surprise

The temples were beautiful and the grounds were a large and a surprise, in fact we took a 2 mile hike to see ruins. The view from our room was of tree tops and there was a light dusting of snow during our stay. The temples are colorful and the architecture is old and quite beautiful. The breakfast and the dinner were traditional Japanese and delightful. The room was large and comfortable.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

So I have to state that it was the best stay during our 3-weeks travel around Japan. The place is a part of a shrine - some kind of very modernized (yet at the same time traditional) guesthouse. This is the best place to feel the spirit of Japan, meditate and enjoy nature and culture. The rooms are very traditional, covered with tatami. We loved the electric kotatsu too. I highly recommend booking the room with breakfasts and dinners - they are enormous, beautiful and you will never forget this experience of eating in a traditional Japanese room. At the same time, everyone is very friendly and welcoming.

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

The experience of being in a temple and join the morning ceremonies was amazing

When I booked through this page I paid extra for a supposed room with private bathroom and once we arrived there we were told there were no rooms with private bathroom at all.

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

quite a pleasant experience staying in a Japanese Buddhist temple

Exotic location , located in a large Japanese Buddhist Temple at the peak of Shigisan

No morning Onsen , only in the evening 5pm to 10pm.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

We absolutely loved our stay here! Such a beautiful location and the staff were extremely welcoming. Exactly what we wanted of our trip to Japan!

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

An unusual and extraordinary experience.

It was beautiful and extraordinary.

No complaints.

10.0 / 10.0

Dec 2022

something a bit unusual and special - not for everyone but we found it fabulous.

everything! amazing to stay within the temple complex. fantastic food. wonderful staff and service.

it was wonderful. if you’re seeking luxury it may not fit the bill.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2022

beautiful and traditional

it’s an fantastic experience! I highly recommend visiting this temple for a stay. It is definitely a highlight of my stay in Japan. The temple at night is beyond lovely and getting to experience ritual and meditation with the monks is super intriguing. The people there are very friendly and ready to help even if you don’t speak Japanese well. you’ll get by even if there’s a language barrier. I also recommend the traditional Japanese food. I loved the experience. Thank you for opening the doors to visitors!

10.0 / 10.0

May 2022

Exceptional

Meals well elaborate and delicious, the view from the room was spectacular, but the location was definitely the highlight. Being able to explore around the very large and beautiful complex at night was a special treat.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Once in a lifetime experience

This was a real highlight from our time in Japan. The temple is so beautiful with incredible mountain views. The fire ceremony was really special and intimate. Dinner and breakfast were really delicious. Would 100% recommend staying here.

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Great, but READ THE FULL REVIEW.

This was something we wanted to do to add a different feel to our Japan visit. The temple of Gyokuzoin is nice but there's a few things which are VERY IMPORTANT to keep in mind. They close at 10PM, please make sure you arrive before 10PM. We didn't think the journey was going to be that long, and arrived slightly later than that, and we were terrified for a moment thinking we were going to have to sleep outside, but with a lot of help from our Taxi Driver (and Google Translate), someone eventually woke up and opened for us. Please also make sure you DON'T take a taxi from Nara Station, which cost us about 80eur to arrive from there. You will need to go to OJI Station and take a taxi from there. I feel this is IMPORTANT to mention. Once you arrive at Gyokuzoin, nothing is in English, so we had trouble understanding anything, or even, where the Reception area was. Really, this would have been a mistake if it wasn't for the help from our Taxi Driver who stayed with us for almost 45mins figuring out and making calls for us. Other than that, the fire ceremony was great, and the temple is located on a quiet, secluded mountain, but we arrived too late to 'enjoy' Gyukozoin in its full glory.

If planned better, it could have been a better trip for us, I don't want to rate it badly because of my experience, JUST PLEASE READ & FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS to avoid disappointment.

8.3 / 10.0

Mar 2020

Very good

While out of the way, it’s a simple bus trip to this location from the station. The monks were wonderfully nice (duh?) and the food was so good. While admittedly I stayed here at the height of the Corona virus scare and there were maybe two other guests here, the location is stunning and I had an amazing time.

Not a huge draw back, but as one who loves the hot hot water, the women only have an hour and a half window to use the on-sight sento (maybe onsen?)

10.0 / 10.0

Oct 2019

A must try!

Felt authentic

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Osaka Prefecture?

The average price for a rental in Osaka Prefecture is R 1,195 per night. This rental is R 4,071 above the average.

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gyokuzoin. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this ryokan. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Gyokuzoin pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this ryokan is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Gyokuzoin?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and tv.

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Gyokuzoin

Ryokan in Osaka Prefecture

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Osaka Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Gyokuzoin

Ryokan in Osaka Prefecture

Reasons to book

About this ryokan rental

Amenities

Map of Osaka Prefecture

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this ryokan cost compared to others in Osaka Prefecture?

Is parking included with this ryokan?

Is there a pool at this ryokan?

Is Gyokuzoin pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Gyokuzoin?

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