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Kongo Sanmaiin

2.5 star property
Japanese gardens surround this peaceful ryokan where travelers can rejuvenate mind and body while enjoying natural beauty and traditional hospitality

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A wooden staircase with glass railings leading to a covered area with a wooden ceiling and a light fixture. - Kongo Sanmaiin (Koya)
A corridor with wooden beams and large windows offering views of a lush green forest. - Kongo Sanmaiin (Koya)
A traditional wooden building with a staircase leading up to a wooden door. - Kongo Sanmaiin (Koya)
A traditional Japanese temple with a stone pathway, bamboo fence, and lush greenery. - Kongo Sanmaiin (Koya)
A traditional Japanese garden with a pagoda, stone lanterns, and a wooden fence. - Kongo Sanmaiin (Koya)
Kongo Sanmaiin offers a tranquil retreat near Kongobuji Temple, surrounded by serene landscapes. Unwind in the indoor public bath after exploring or relax with a book from the library. The ryokan provides practical amenities like luggage storage and meeting rooms.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A tatami mat room with a wooden table, tatami mats, a radiator, a shelf with a book, a window with green glass, and a laptop on the window sill.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table, cushions, a television, and a window with a view of greenery.

JapaneseStyle 6Tatami No Toilet/Vanity NoSmoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

Japanese-style Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Double Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

A tatami mat room with a wooden table, cushions, a TV, and a window with a view of greenery.

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A tatami mat room with a wooden table, tatami mats, a radiator, a shelf with a telephone, and a window with green blinds.

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A tatami mat room with a low table, a sofa, and sliding doors leading to a garden.

Japanese Style Room, 8-10 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and shoji screens.

Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Koya is home to Kongo Sanmaiin. Kongobuji Temple and Jokiin are notable landmarks and Jison-in is a popular area attraction. Muryokoin Temple and Koyasan University are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Koya travel guide
Map
425, Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • A traditional Japanese pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
    Danjo Garan Temple
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kongobuji Temple
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koyasan University
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station
    20 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
    90 min drive

Restaurants

  • 胡麻豆腐濱田屋
    3 min walk
  • 角濱ごまとうふ総本舗
    18 min walk
  • 天風てらす
    16 min walk
  • 角濱ごまどうふ総本舗 小田原店
    5 min walk
  • つくも
    2 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free extra futon

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Frequently asked questions

Is Kongo Sanmaiin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kongo Sanmaiin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kongo Sanmaiin?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Kongo Sanmaiin located?

Situated in Koya, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Koyasan University, Muryokoin Temple, and Kongobuji Temple. Koyasan Daishi Kyokai and Jokiin are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kongo Sanmaiin Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As expected
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room and lovely pond with chorus of frogs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bella struttura comoda vicino al centro. Si dorme in una struttura accanto al tempio. Il tempio chiude le porte alle 17.00. Bisogna arrivare prima altrimenti si rimane fuori. Cena alle 17.30 in una grande stanza insiemi agli altri ospiti. La mattina alle 6.30 la preghiera e subito dopo verso le 7.30 la cilazione. Bel posto per rilassarsi. Al check in ci ha assistito una signora gentile che ci ha spiegato tutto e sapeva anche qualche parola in italiano. Buona cena e colazione.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Friederike Elisabeth Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tempelgästehaus, angenehmer Aufenthalt. Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yoshiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
精進料理を始めていただいたが、とてもおいしくて満足した。 早朝の納経儀式を体験できたのがうれしかった。 スタッフさんたちの対応も良かった。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Marius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Der Schlafplatz war schon sehr kühl und
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kouzi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
素晴らしい
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ＭＩ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オプションは2つ以上希望の場合は事前に連絡をと見かけたので 写経だけ1つなら当日でもいいのかと思い 特に申し出なかったら 準備があるので事前に連絡が必要と言われて出来なかったのが残念でした
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El templo es muy bonito, pero la experiencia muy decepcionante. En el check in no dan información del templo, te informan de horario de cena, desayuno y ceremonia, sin más. Las habitaciones están en fuera del templo, por lo que a las 17. No hay ningún tipo de contacto ni actividad para hacer ni te ofrecen info. La cena y el desayuno no explican los alimentos ni cómo tomarlos (de la cena hubo un niño chillando por la sala, bastante decepcionante), la cena muy bueno todo y el desayuno cositas más extrañas para nuestro paladar. La instalación muy básica, la almohada es la muerte, el kimono super antiguo, la zona de agua, solo interna muy básica. La ceremonia interesante, pero te dan un folio explicativo al final de la ceremonia (deberían darlo antes) y el Monge está casi 15 minutos hablando al final y es en japonés, no entiendes lo que dice, una pena que no traduzcan porque parecía muy interesante! Nosotros no volveríamos.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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4/10 Poor

Tomoko

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
世界遺産に値するお寺ですが、ホテルとは違うので、施設・サービスは、期待できません。朝業は、厳粛で、これぞ朝のお勤めという赴きでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Saeko

Disliked: Room comfort

食事場所に椅子があればもっと良かった

朝の勤行に参加させていただき心が洗われるようでした。特別拝観で障壁画なども見ることができよかったです。ただし、他の方々も食事場所の大広間は椅子とテーブルの方が快適だと思います。ご検討ください。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Sabine

Liked: Staff & service
Die Tempelgebäude sind als Weltkulturerbe einzigartig und die Zeremonie am Morgen war sehr beeindruckend. Die Gästezimmer sind in einem Nebengebäude außerhalb untergebracht, das weniger Charme hat. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach, ohne Schlüssel, und in unserem Zimmer roch es etwas muffig. Der Onsen ist nett, aber relativ klein. Das typisch japanische Essen war reichlich. Es gab außerdem Getränkeautomaten im Haus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Hideyuki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ホテルでは無いので過度な期待はしない方が良い。普通に過ごすなら全く問題無し。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4月頭の滞在

宿坊ということもあり、トイレが綺麗なのか和式トイレだとやだなと思っていましたが、とても清潔で真新しいトイレで安心して快適に過ごすことができました。畳に敷布団は懐かしい感覚でよかったですが枕が私的には合わなかったので欲を言えば低反発枕とかがあると嬉しいです。 夕食の精進料理も美味しかったのですが、外国人の友人が畳にお膳だと足が苦しい感じでした。畳にお膳というのは日本人的には落ち着くのですが外国人的には大変なところもあると思います。 朝のお勤めに参加できたのは良い思い出です。まだ観光客のいない美しいお寺で仏様と境内を満喫できたのは素晴らしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sui Hung

Disliked: Staff & service
房間有點舊，公衆浴池只開放很短時間（4點半至9點），第二天早上不能洗澡及吹頭髮。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

芳則

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
朝の読経とお説教が身にしみました
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

kazunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
精進料理 美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

心静かに過ごすことができました

静かな環境で、落ち着いて過ごすことができました。部屋付きのトイレも清潔でしたし、共同の大風呂が気持ち良かったです。部屋でいただいた精進料理も美味しかったです。また、朝の勤行は、宿坊に泊まったからこその貴重な体験でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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8/10 Good

YOSHIKATSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

精進料理は美味しい

精進料理は美味しく、また温泉も良かった。ただ、チェックインの時間帯の制約が厳しいと思います。また、部屋に手のひらくらいの大きな蜘蛛がいた。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was big and clean and the staff was friendly, overall the temple lodge was s great experience. Koyasan is a truly magical place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Accueil très arrogant et rude par les moines. On a l’impression qu’ils sont seulement intéresser par l’argent. Nourriture dégolas. Confort zéro.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

The location up a side street in a wooded area was lovely. The Buddhist temple and buildings (across the road from the provided accom) were very impressive and atmospheric. The meals were good and the prayer session in the morning was fascinating. The accom buildings were rather dingy and scruffy. The futons were very uncomfortable. The public bath was available in the evening but not in the morning. So there was no opportunity to shower in the morning. The monks were not particularly welcoming and rather abrupt. You got the feeling they tolerated visitors because of the large amount of yen we were bringing in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

清潔、快適な宿坊

清潔な宿坊で、部屋も新しく、快適でした。 部屋にトイレ、洗面スペースが広くありました。 食事もおいしかったです。 宿坊なので、鍵がかかりません。 残念なのはwifi ありでしたが、15分で切れる&1日6回までしか入れないこと。 それから、DOCOMOの電波が弱かったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019