Hostel inn Hashimoto vs Kongo Sanmaiin

Same City · Kōya Distance: 12.3km

Overview

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Hostel inn Hashimoto

8.3 24
Kōya
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Kongo Sanmaiin

★★ 2-Star
8.2 77
Kōya
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Hostel inn Hash... Kongo Sanmaiin
Agoda
8.8 (173)
8.1 (340)
Booking.com
8.8 (142)
8.3 (220)
Expedia
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8.2 (34)
Trip.com
-
8.2 (27)
Overall Average
8.3 (315)
8.2 (621)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Hostel inn Hashimoto Kongo Sanmaiin
Strengths Strengths
+ Many reviews praise the owners' kindness and helpfulness + Morning prayer ceremony participation is impressive with English guides provided
+ Rooms are clean and beds comfortable, repeatedly mentioned + Traditional Japanese rooms are spacious with great garden-view balconies, repeatedly praised
+ 2-3 min walk to Hashimoto Station, convenient for Koyasan access + Vegetarian dinner and breakfast are tasty and a special experience
+ Delicious breakfast and variety of coffee/tea noted in reviews + Onsen, clean facilities, and serene temple location are highlights
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms complained about - Check-in can be confusing with limited English communication
- Single rooms cramped with lots of luggage noted - Rice pillows and floor-seating meals uncomfortable for some
- No elevator, inconvenient for bags on 2nd floor - Disappointment from smaller rooms than requested

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Koyasan day-trippers

Recommended For

Cultural explorers Couples Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Hostel inn Hashimoto

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Everything amazing -- inform host arrival time ahead.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great location, clean, comfortable.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Owners kind/helpful, ideal location for Koyasan, clean/comfy room.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Best Japanese breakfast, lovely owners, near station.

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Super clean, all items, comfy bed, lovely owners.

Single room small for bulky luggage, no elevator 2nd floor

Kongo Sanmaiin

Booking.com 8.3 Couple

Impressive morning prayer and great onsen. Staff kindly guided in English.

Booking.com 9.5 Family

World heritage temple stay, spacious room with garden balcony.

Male monks hard to communicate with

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Affordable with good dinner/breakfast, full temple stay features.

No hallway heating, small bathroom

Trip.com 9.0 Couple

Quiet location, spacious Japanese room, satisfied with morning prayer.

No keys

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Big clean room, friendly staff, best temple lodge.

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.3km

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