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Kongo Sanmaiin

2.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, a quick walk to Kongobuji Temple

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Property amenity
Property amenity
Japanese garden
Property amenity
Garden
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Toilet with electronic bidet
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Free extra futon mattress
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Map
425, Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • Koyasan University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kongobuji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mount Koyasan - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 13 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪中央食堂 さんぼう - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪ミッチー中華飯店 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 丸万 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪花菱 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kongo Sanmaiin

Ryokan near Kongobuji Temple
Located close to Koyasan University and Koyasan Daishi Kyokai, Kongo Sanmaiin provides an indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden, and a library. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 50 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Toilets with electronic bidets and free toiletries

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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
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
Children up to the age of 2 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
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

Property is also known as

Kongo Sanmaiin Koya-cho
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan Koya-cho
Kongo Sanmaiin Koya
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Is Kongo Sanmaiin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kongo Sanmaiin?

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. Jokiin and Koyasan Daishi Kyokai are also within 10 minutes.

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Kongo Sanmaiin Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

SATOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

8/10 Good

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

THIERRY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

ごう

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

4/10 Poor

MICHIFUMI

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

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