Reviews of Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin

An interesting experience to live in a Buddhist temple. The staff is friendly and attentive. You can't count on food in the temple, there is a store nearby where you can buy everything and eat.

The hotel has a parking lot and is in a good location. It is only 500 meters away from Kumgangsan Temple. It has public bathrooms. Shojin cuisine is delicious. There is a morning class at 6:30 in the morning. It is good to experience it.

Our stay in the temple was a really special way to end our trip in Japan. We really appreciated the serenity of the location and the grounds. The interaction with the monks was lovely. The place was a lovely mix of tradition and modern. For example we had WiFi and aircon in the room too This type of stay is not for everyone please have you expectations set to get the most out of this experience. Check in closes at 5pm. This is because dinner (include in half board) is served at 5.30pm. The meal consists of a traditional Japanese Buddhist meal of about 10 dishes including tofo, rice, soup, pickles and veg. There are no animal products in this meal. Servives on low tables sitting on the tatami Matt floor. I am sure arrangement could be made if you are unable to sit on the floor. If you are used to a large meal this won’t fill you, but you can get snacks in the local family mark. The traditional hot bath is wonderful. Open from 4.30pm to 10pm. Men and women separate you shower before entering the bath. Towel and toiletries are provided. Much needed if you have hiked up the mountain. The room is a basic tatami flooring with futons. Simple but comfortable- maybe a little hard for some. There are only shared bathrooms, but they are very clean and comfortable. The temple is closed at 9pm. So there is time after dinner and mediation to take in some of the night lights in town. We were invited to join a meditation and morning chanting (6.30am) and the monks explained some Buddhist philosophy. Breakfast is modest and served at 7.20am

It is a modernized monastery with wifi, coffee machine, pretty and comfortable only downside for us Westerners the shared toilets The futon is quite comfortable The vegan food nicely presented and quite tasty Nice village To daire