Jokiin vs Hongakuin

Same City · Kōya Distance: 0.5km

Overview

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Jokiin

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 275
Kōya
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Hongakuin

★★★ 3-Star
9.0 14
Kōya
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Jokiin Hongakuin
Agoda
9.2 (331)
9.0 (83)
Expedia
9.4 (186)
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Overall Average
9.2 (517)
9.0 (83)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Jokiin 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

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Groups

Guest Reviews

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

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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