Overview
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Live Price Comparison
| Site | Hongakuin Hongakuin | Jokiin Jokiin |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com | ||
| 라쿠텐트래블 |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hongakuin Hongakuin | Jokiin Jokiin |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
9.0
(83)
|
9.2
(331)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
9.4
(186)
|
| Overall Average |
9.0
(83)
|
9.2
(517)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hongakuin Hongakuin | Jokiin Jokiin |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Warm and friendly welcome from monks is repeatedly mentioned | + Monks' kindness and welcoming atmosphere repeatedly mentioned in reviews |
| + Delicious vegetarian dinner and breakfast are highly praised | + Morning ceremony and public bath experiences are impressive per many reviews |
| + Spacious, clean, and quiet traditional rooms are comfortable | + Vegetarian meals are tasty according to common feedback |
| + Morning prayers are highlighted as a special experience | + Garden and surroundings are peaceful and beautiful frequently noted |
| + Convenient location near temples and bus stops repeated in reviews | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Some complaints about communal bathroom smells or coldness | - Traditional beds are hard according to some reviews |
| - Communal shower limited to evenings only | - Food is poor or below expectations in occasional complaints |
| - Price is high repeated in some feedback | |
Recommended For
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Recommended For
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Guest Reviews
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
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.
Location Comparison
Distance: 0.5km
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