Overview
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Live Price Comparison
| Site | Jokiin Jokiin | Hongakuin Hongakuin |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Jokiin Jokiin | Hongakuin Hongakuin |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.2
(331)
|
9.0
(83)
|
| Expedia |
9.4
(186)
|
-
|
| Overall Average |
9.2
(517)
|
9.0
(83)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Jokiin Jokiin | Hongakuin Hongakuin |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Monks' kindness and welcoming atmosphere repeatedly mentioned in reviews | + Warm and friendly welcome from monks is repeatedly mentioned |
| + Morning ceremony and public bath experiences are impressive per many reviews | + Delicious vegetarian dinner and breakfast are highly praised |
| + Vegetarian meals are tasty according to common feedback | + Spacious, clean, and quiet traditional rooms are comfortable |
| + Garden and surroundings are peaceful and beautiful frequently noted | + Morning prayers are highlighted as a special experience |
| + Convenient location near temples and bus stops repeated in reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Traditional beds are hard according to some reviews | - Some complaints about communal bathroom smells or coldness |
| - Food is poor or below expectations in occasional complaints | - Communal shower limited to evenings only |
| - Price is high repeated in some feedback | |
Recommended For
Couples
Families
Temple experience seekers
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Couples
Groups
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Guest Reviews
Jokiin
Jokiin
Expedia
10.0
Solo
Monks friendly, morning ceremony worth it. Central to landmarks.
Expedia
10.0
Family
Best Japan trip experience for family. Great English-speaking staff and veg food.
Agoda
10.0
Couple
Exceeded expectations. Great location, luxurious suite, top service.
Agoda
10.0
Family with teens
Magical time with environment, rooms, food, morning service.
Expedia
4.0
Solo
Good garden and services.
Way overpriced, feels touristy temple.
Hongakuin
Hongakuin
Agoda
10.0
Couple/2 travelers
Warm welcome, delicious vegetarian meals, clean spacious room
Agoda
9.6
Group travelers
Beautiful temple, spacious room, interesting food
Communal bathroom cold
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Traditional aesthetic, comfortable room, modern amenities
Agoda
10.0
Group travelers
Friendly monks, nice woody temple smell
Agoda
5.0
Solo traveler
Toilet smell, no shower, small bath
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.5km
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