Overview
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Live Price Comparison
| Site | 信州善光寺 薬王院 信州善光寺 薬王院 | ZEN Hostel ZEN Hostel |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | 信州善光寺 薬王院 信州善光寺 薬王院 | ZEN Hostel ZEN Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.6
(149)
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8.5
(306)
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| Booking.com |
8.5
(137)
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8.4
(141)
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| Trip.com |
8.6
(7)
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| Overall Average |
8.3
(293)
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8.6
(447)
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Strengths & Weaknesses
| 信州善光寺 薬王院 信州善光寺 薬王院 | ZEN Hostel ZEN Hostel |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Very close to Zenkoji Temple, making it convenient to attend morning prayers | + Minutes from Yudanaka station, easy access to snow monkeys, onsen, ski areas in many reviews |
| + High satisfaction with the English-speaking guide provided for temple tours | + Spacious rooms with comfortable tatami futons and cleanliness repeated |
| + Delicious and well-prepared vegetarian meals are served | + Showers and toilets clean and well-maintained commonly noted |
| + Offers an authentic traditional Japanese lodging experience | + Friendly staff who help well mentioned multiple times |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Inconvenience of using shared bathrooms and toilets | - Old building means poor soundproofing and noise in some reviews |
| - No elevator, requiring guests to carry luggage up stairs | - Public areas and hallways cold repeated complaints |
| - There is a curfew after 9 PM | - Bathrooms not on every floor or lack of dishes noted |
| - Soundproofing can be limited due to the wooden structure | |
Recommended For
Cultural Travelers
Travelers Seeking Quiet
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Recommended For
Couples
Groups
Sports enthusiasts
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Guest Reviews
信州善光寺 薬王院
信州善光寺 薬王院
Agoda
10.0
Group
The temple guide's explanations are very informative, and the morning prayer experience is special.
Trip.com
10.0
Couple
Very close to Zenkoji Temple and the neighborhood is peaceful at night.
Booking.com
3.2
Family
Great location, clean rooms, and amazing breakfast.
Lack of signage outside makes it hard to find.
ZEN Hostel
ZEN Hostel
Agoda
10.0
Group
Second visit, spacious clean rooms, friendly staff, near station.
Agoda
9.2
Family
Clean bathrooms/showers, spacious room.
Cafe not operating
Agoda
8.4
Couple
Large room, kind staff, near station/onsen.
Booking.com
3.6
Solo
Near station, comfy futons, clean toilets.
Thin pillows, no bathrooms per floor
Location Comparison
Distance: 22.5km
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