Hostel inn Hashimoto vs Kongo Sanmaiin Hostel inn Hashimoto vs Kongo Sanmaiin
Overview
Hostel inn Hashimoto
Hostel inn Hashimoto
Kongo Sanmaiin
Kongo SanmaiinLive Price Comparison
| Site | Hostel inn Hash... Hostel inn Hashimoto | Kongo Sanmaiin Kongo Sanmaiin |
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| Agoda | Checking | Checking |
| Booking.com | Checking | Checking |
| Expedia | Checking | Checking |
| Trip.com | Checking | Checking |
| 라쿠텐트래블 | Checking | Checking |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Hostel inn Hash... Hostel inn Hashimoto | Kongo Sanmaiin Kongo Sanmaiin |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
8.8
(173)
|
8.1
(340)
|
| Booking.com |
8.8
(142)
|
8.3
(220)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
8.2
(34)
|
| Trip.com |
-
|
8.2
(27)
|
| Overall Average |
8.3
(315)
|
8.2
(621)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Hostel inn Hashimoto Hostel inn Hashimoto | Kongo Sanmaiin 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
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Recommended For
Cultural explorers
Couples
Solo travelers
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Guest Reviews
Hostel inn Hashimoto
Hostel inn HashimotoEverything amazing -- inform host arrival time ahead.
Great location, clean, comfortable.
Owners kind/helpful, ideal location for Koyasan, clean/comfy room.
Best Japanese breakfast, lovely owners, near station.
Super clean, all items, comfy bed, lovely owners.
Single room small for bulky luggage, no elevator 2nd floor
Kongo Sanmaiin
Kongo SanmaiinImpressive morning prayer and great onsen. Staff kindly guided in English.
World heritage temple stay, spacious room with garden balcony.
Male monks hard to communicate with
Affordable with good dinner/breakfast, full temple stay features.
No hallway heating, small bathroom
Quiet location, spacious Japanese room, satisfied with morning prayer.
No keys
Big clean room, friendly staff, best temple lodge.
Location Comparison
Distance: 12.3km
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