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Koyasan Saizenin

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Koya with free parking

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking | View from room
Located in the historic center of Koyasan, Saizenin offers a serene escape with its traditional Japanese garden. Visitors can relax in the indoor public bath after exploring the area. The smoke-free property provides free self-parking for added convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

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Japanese Style Superior Room, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Superior Room, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Wardrobe or closet
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Superior Room with Pond View, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Superior Room with Pond View, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
Located on the ground floor
Wardrobe or closet
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Superior Room, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Superior Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Standard Twin Room, 2 People, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Standard Twin Room, 2 People, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Standard Quadruple Room, Non-Smoking | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Japanese Style Standard Quadruple Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bathtub and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe or closet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Located in Koya, Koyasan Saizenin is in the historical district and in the mountains. Mount Koyasan and Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kyoryu Land and Jison-in. Niukanshofu Shrine and Misato Observatory are also worth visiting.
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154 Koyasan, Ito-gun, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0289

What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Koyasan University - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Koyasan - 6 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 13 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪中央食堂 さんぼう - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪花菱 - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Saizenin

Ryokan near Mount Koyasan
Koyasan Saizenin provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a Japanese garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A ballroom, smoke-free premises, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Koyasan Saizenin feature perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Ballroom
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 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.
This property’s meals must be reserved by booking a Breakfast Included or Half Board rate category. Meal requests after booking are not permitted.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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 credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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

Koyasan Saizenin Inn
Saizenin Inn
Saizenin
Koyasan Saizenin Koya
Koyasan Saizenin Ryokan
Koyasan Saizenin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Is Koyasan Saizenin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Koyasan Saizenin?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koyasan Saizenin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Koyasan Saizenin?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Koyasan Saizenin located?

Situated in the historical district, this ryokan is steps from Dai-tō, Danjo Garan Temple, and Sai-tō. Kondō and Konpon Daito Pagoda are also within 5 minutes.

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Koyasan Saizenin Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 65 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

KYOKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location renovated very clean..
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mang Che Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location is very good. The staffs are nice and helpful, highly recommend to stay here when you consider to visit Koyasan.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay. Morning praying is a must-see. Please show respect, don't use your phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent conditions and location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Koyasan Saizenin was the highlight of my trip to Japan. Amazing staff, room, food, and experience while sightseeing around town

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Nice rooms. The diner was delicious! Of course the morning ceremony is a must! Followed by the breakfast 👌
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay

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

Special Stay

Very special place to stay. Morning prayer session is not to be missed. They have good air conditioning in the room we stayed in which was necessary due to the heat. Everything closes early in town and dinner is at 5pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Sole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice and comfortable. An experience to be libed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming to our 8yo twins! Lovely meal and it was special to be a part of the morning service (7am!) Kids were able to participate in the incense burning and prayer.

10/10 Excellent

Sudeesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience. Should have stayed for more days. Staff super helpful. The ceremony we attended was graceful. Experience of 7 course meal was worth spending time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Anuj

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent accommodations but poor food

The hotel is nice enough for the location, really enjoyed the Onsen. The location is close to center of town and attractions. We found the food to be much below expectations. We are used to vegetarian food so that wasn’t the issue, it was just very unappetizing. So don’t go here for the food but the accommodations are fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Staying with the monks

We had a wonderful room that included separate sleeping ( futons on floor) a sitting room and our own private toilet. We had ordered dinner which was delivered to our room. We did go to the 6:30 a.m. ceremony followed by breakfast. It was a delightful experience. The location was good and there was close parking. A great town to wander in!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Special special special

A very different experience for a foreigner, and one that I cherished as a student of Buddhism. If you aren’t adventurous, I don’t recommend it, and if you go, please be curious, open, and full of respect. The non-sleeping rooms will be very cold in winter, the food served is the food served, without changes available, there are rules about which slippers to wear where and what can be photographed, etc. If you’re interested in deep travel (versus hedonism), you will be gifted and changed. Otherwise, please don’t go.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JAVIER

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Damiano

Liked: Staff & service
Bella esperienza tra i monasteri e i monaci di koyasan, tipica struttura giapponese con cena e colazione della tradizione, bella l’esperienza della preghiera mattutina ma un po’ limitanti gli orari della cena e la chiusura delle docce. Stanze molto fredde, ci sarebbe piaciuto trovare la stanza calda anziché avere la stessa temperatura esterna.

10/10 Excellent

romina

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

Bellissima esperienza

Posto meraviglioso dove stare in pace e serenità.. cena e colazione vegetariane molto buone. Bisogna abituarsi un pochino al freddo nei corridoi che portano ai bagni e zona docce dove purtroppo non c é riscaldamento. Camere spaziose e calde Consigliato
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The temple is amazing and the rooms nice. It wasn’t clear though from the site that the meditation was an extra fee (1000 ¥). The kaiseki dinner was good but there were no expiation of the food or in which order to eat it. Overall a bit overpriced in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Choo

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

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Estancia muy agradable, el personal súper atento y servicial. Fue una experiencia memorable y en general claro que recomiendo el lugar.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typische Unterkunft, hatten Futtonbetten, war aber bequem. Gut für 1 Nacht mit morgen Gebet, gut zentral.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matteo

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

Un oasi di pace e relax

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilse

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

Mooie ervaring slapen en bijwonen service tempel

Ruime kamer Japanese style en een wasbak in de hal. Gezamenlijke toilet en Onsen gescheiden man/vrouw. Diner en ontbijt gezamenlijke tijden. Bijwonen van service 7 uur waarna ontbijt. Nette tempel en vriendelijk behulpzaam personeel. Thee en wat lekker op kamer bij ontvangst.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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