Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin vs Koyasan Saizenin

Same City · Kōya Distance: 1.3km
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Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 504
Kōya
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Koyasan Saizenin

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 182
Kōya
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (2,298)
8.9 (1,710)
Booking.com
9.3 (1,643)
9.0 (1,427)
Expedia
9.4 (278)
9.2 (71)
Trip.com
8.8 (76)
9.3 (57)
Overall Average
9.2 (4,295)
9.0 (3,265)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin Koyasan Saizenin
Strengths Strengths
+ Shojin ryori praised as delicious and plentiful in many reviews + Vegetarian meals are delicious and varied in many reviews
+ Temple programs like meditation, morning prayer, fire ritual leave strong impressions repeatedly + Rooms are clean with comfortable tatami mentioned repeatedly
+ Monks' friendly guidance and English communication commonly noted as convenient + Morning prayers and temple ceremonies are impressive
+ Proximity to Okunoin makes movement easy, frequent opinion + Convenient location next to Danjo Garan for walks and sightseeing
+ Rooms described as clean and warm in reviews + Staff and monks' kindness frequently noted
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing lets noise through, per reviews - Shared bathrooms inconvenient with time limits
- Shared bathrooms inconvenient and cold in winter complaints - Winter cold in rooms and temple areas mentioned
- No room locks raise security concerns mentioned - Meals feel small or extra costs noted

Recommended For

Spiritual seekers Families Couples

Recommended For

Buddhism enthusiasts Couples Solo travelers Families

Guest Reviews

Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin

Trip.com 10 Couple

Western bed comfortable with floor heating. Monk fluent in English

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Abundant shojin ryori and impressive temple activities

No room lock

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Night tour and temple life experience top-notch

Expedia 10 Family

Best vegetarian food, unforgettable rituals

Agoda 10 Family with teens

Enjoyed meditation and night tour

Koyasan Saizenin

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Stunning room, top-notch food, caring attention. Morning ceremony lovely.

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean spacious traditional room, delicious vegetarian, must-see morning prayer.

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Pure vegetarian meals tasty, quiet, great Danjo Garan walks.

Trip.com 9.5 Family

Beautiful temple, morning sutra reading near Danjo Garan.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Kind staff, excellent food, immersive temple culture.

Cold in winter

Location Comparison

Distance: 1.3km

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