Sekishoin

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(389 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Japan

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

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About this bed and breakfast

Founded 1100 years ago and located in Mount Koyasan, guests can experience staying in a historical Buddhist temple at Sekishoin Shukubo. Japanese-style rooms are offered. Koyasan Cable Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Japan

Nearby attractions

Mount Mizugaki

330.7 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom

2 Futon • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

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Sekishoin

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4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(389 Ratings)

Bed and Breakfast in Japan

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Japan

Nearby attractions

Mount Mizugaki

330.7 mi

Hiroshi Senju Museum Karuizawa

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom

2 Futon • 139 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Ratings and reviews

4.1 / 5.0

Excellent(389 Ratings)

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3.5 / 5.0

May 2023

Mediocre hotel pretending to be a monastery

Well, as we knew very well, Sakishoin is not a typical hotel, it is a monastery playing hotel, or a hotel playing monastery, whichever you prefer. The room was large and contained a bathroom and toilet. Everything is clean, no complaints. The location is just great, very close to the old cemetery and mausoleum.

Well, the staff don't speak even minimal English, but they are friendly and try to help even if they can't. The food (breakfast and dinner) is terrible. I knew perfectly well that there were vegetarians in the monastery. But vegetarian food can and should be delicious. Especially if it costs like dinner at the best restaurant. But I'm sorry to say that the food was inedible. None of the guests liked it, not only us. Then they began to collect money for a strange ritual. You can offer anything, including rituals, prayers, and so on, but if you just go one by one to the guests during dinner and collect money, it sounds and looks bad. All in all, this inn is very expensive and definitely not worth the money spent.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

Loved it!

Loved our stay at Sekishoin. The dinner and breakfast were so YUM and very filling. Location is perfect, within walking distance of everything. Very cool experience!

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4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Very good

Very clean. Lovely experience. Very remote traditional vibe. The onsen was also good. Surprisingly comfortable sleep despite being on the floor (tatami I think?). Very spacious rooms and a cute little balcony where you can enjoy their zen gardens in the morning with a coffee.

Not the biggest fan of the traditional Buddhist meals.

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Peaceful stay with wonderful food

We felt very fortunate to be able to stay at Sekishoin. The food was splendid and everyone we encountered was kind and welcoming. You, one of the monks, was especially helpful when I asked to honor my father during morning prayers. We wish we could had stayed longer.

Nothing. We had read reviews before we came and didn’t expect the Four Seasons. This is an active temple and we were pleased to have the opportunity to stay there.

3.5 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Very pleasant, I lovedthe food and the tasty rice. My visiting gusts from the US were happy.

Great food. Friendly (staff), and when guests made mistakes they were patient.

Accurate comment in Japanese by an older monk about the impatience and youth of the guests during the morning service, but perhaps these comments could be made out of earshot.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

View on the zen garden and cozy kotatsu, an absolute dream!

It was my first time doing a shukubo and it was absolutely wonderful. Our japanese-style room was exceptional: we had a cozy kotatsu, a private spacious bathroom with toilet and bathtub, a wonderful view and direct access to the zen garden and a more private area for the futon (super fluffy and comfortable). There were even nice samue and a warm cozy haori!! We had both dinner and breakfast included and it was the famous shojin ryouri, the buddhist vegetarian cuisine. It was the first time trying it and it was AMAZING! We could also assist to the morning prayer and take a nice bath in the sentou, the public bathtubs. Everything was absolutely amazing and the monks were extremely kind. I absolutely reccomand!

To me everything was exceptional, but it is important to keep in mind that the check-in, dinner, breakfast and prayer times, as well as the sentou opening and closing times are extremely fixed: once you missed those you won't be able to get your room or your dinner anymore. So it is important to carefully respect the temple's rules in order not to have any issue.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

if you want to have a different scenery where there is peace and quiet, Sekishoin is the best place to stay. Also, do no

it is very clean and all the people are friendly and helpful.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Excellent stay, would recommend

Excellent. I was given a better room than paid for, it was very spacious and comfortable. direct views and entry to the garden. the breakfast and dinners served were good. location is superb as it is just at the start of the walk for the Okunoin cemetery

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Spiritual , Comfortable and a mind cleansing stay.

we had a wonderful stay at the temple with extremely polite monks and staff who prepared us with delicious local delicacies for dinner and breakfast. morning prayers were quite spiritual and we had a pinyin text to read the Sutras along with the priests. Vending machines were really helpful in giving us hot coffee, tea and beer on-site. Japanese garden is very beautiful and has a direct access from the rooms which is really beautiful and relaxing. Room had an attached powder room, toilet and shower with 16-tatami comfortable stay. Tea table comes with the leg heating and the room had a centralised Ventilator, air conditioner and a personal heater which made our stay more comfortable than a hotel or a ryokan. We were able to offer prayers to our ancestors and the priests offered us with lucky charm plates and sacred threads for wristbands. The onsen was hot and really clean and one of the best stays we had in a 3 month long trip to Japan. We would definitely return back to this temple in the future.

3.5 / 5.0

Dec 2022

Nice experience but overpriced

Nice temple and nice rooms. You have kimonos in the room, cool to move around the temple. Food served for dinner and breakfast was a nice variety of vegetarian dishes. When on December, room had good heated to keep it warm.

Overpriced. Onsen is very small, just 1 or 2 people can fit there.

2.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Not more insight into buddhhism

The location for the night cemetary tour was perfect and also to walk around in the town.

It said that the staff spoke English and the morning service would be explained in English. This wasn‘t the case, it was only explained in Japanese. Since I was very interested in how the buddhist life is, this was very disappointing for me.

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

fun expérience!

the experience, and the rooms were really spacious.

not much interaction with anyone, also the room was not very clean (e.g. toilets)

4.5 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Superb

The location is excellent bus at stop no.10. Less than 1 minute walk to entrance of Okunoin cemetery, and the useful Tourist information center is opposite bus stop. The garden is beautiful. The ensuite room had a good heater. We slept very well on our futon beds. View from balcony is great.we were lucky we had considerate guests (all Japanese) who tried not to make noise. The walls are thin. I read a review where guest said she and her friends talked quietly into the night.There is no way they couldn't be heard. Dinner is in the dining hall. Morning prayers was a nice experience and the prayer hall is beautiful and well heated. You can leave your luggage before and after check in.

The onsen was too hot for me at 4pm when it opened. I think temperature would be just right by 6pm or later for me. My husband said once you get all the way into the onsen it is not so hot and he enjoyed it.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Exceptional

Loved the garden and how close it is to the cemetery. The food was good too.

4.5 / 5.0

Oct 2022

unique experience, unique food, great location

good option if you want to be in contact with the Buddhist culture as all of the staff are monks, one of a life time experience as you get to try their traditional clothing and attend Buddhist rituals, perfect location about 50m from the closest bus stop

4.5 / 5.0

Jun 2022

meditation place and healthy food good for vegetarian

garden and path worship god mountain

4.5 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Simple, quiet stay. Food was enough and staff were kind.

Simple, but comfortable, room. Snow scenes outside made it feel that bit more cozy. I liked wearing the monk's samu-e wear. Food was nice, nutritious shojin ryori (plant-based Buddhist monk cooking). Seemed like small portions at first, but it was plenty! Due to Corona food was served in separate rooms.

All was as expected really! But even though I've been in Japan for many years I found the onsen was far too hot.

3.5 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Silent and a peaceful stay

The check-in staff was polite and fun. I am fine with overall staying there. The food is ok just a bit cold. The futon bed is comfortable but why the blanket is under the duvet? isn't we should use a duvet then a blanket to be on top of it.

The staff (i don't know who, and only know is a guy) didn't knock on the door on my check-out day and they were just opening my room "Midory" directly while I was in the toilet (Toilet door direct facing entrance door). And even no sorry announced and not even asked before they came to the room. That was about 9:30 am (when hotel check-out time was listed at 10 am). On the other hand, the description was mentioned breakfast and dinner served at the room, while during my stay, it's being arranged in the public area (I understand maybe because of the manpower issue), but the tempura was cold, the eating area also cold with no heater, lucky the green tea is hot enough despite the cold weather. The room is comfy, but the previous dirty tower was left behind on top of the basin area.

3.5 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Good

the room was large and the garden was super. the bath room in our room was very practical, we will stay again in autumn in this hotel

pillows smellt a little musty

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

lovely memorable

Lovely staff and Buddha curture, fastastic place in Japan i never see before, lucky me to be here, lovely memorable

2.5 / 5.0

Jan 2021

Near the cemetery

Our rooms had a little sitting room that looked out onto the garden It’s very close to the cemetery, making the night stroll very easy

The facilities are outdated The staff is not very friendly

4.0 / 5.0

Dec 2019

Very good

surprisingly more modern than expected with a beautiful and large Interior Garden. - funny and friendly Staff - comfortable Rooms with good Equipment - delicious Meal - the hot Water in the Bathroom was very relaxing - Location, as well as Bus Stop were good and close NO disadvantage, just Hints: - from November it is very cold - the Corridors in many Temples are not heated in Winter - the entire Temple Area is carpeted and doesn't allow Shoes - the Food is vegetarian!!! NO MEAT! (too many People ignor the Information about the Food and see it as a negative Point, but have no Idea about Shintoism or japanese Cuisine.) - Payment via Cash. NO CARD ALLOWED

The Announcement of the Prayers early in the Morning was the only disturbing Factor in the entire Temple.

1.9 / 5.0

Nov 2019

fake temple stay

this is a temple with no ethics

3.5 / 5.0

Aug 2019

A temple for compassion for all créatures.

Il is a temple, not an ordinary hôtel. Some tourists do not think about it. We were happy to follow the morning office. It is better for tourists to know some japanese words and to be respectful in such a place.

The way to wash the jimbei, they had a bad smell.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2019

Exceptional

The temple is very beautiful and peaceful and it's near to the bus station and the Okunoin graveyard. The room was clean and warm with a great view of the japanese garden below. There is an onsen which was great! The dinner was really delicious!

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Japan?

The average price for a rental in Japan is R 1,215 per night. This rental is R 792 above the average.

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

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

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

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

Is Sekishoin pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Sekishoin?

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

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Sekishoin

Bed and Breakfast in Japan

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Japan

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom

Sekishoin

Bed and Breakfast in Japan

Reasons to book

About this bed and breakfast

Amenities

Map of Japan

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Japanese-Style Room with Private Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Japan?

Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?

Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?

Is Sekishoin pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Sekishoin?

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