Houtouji Temple vs Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

Same City · Yoshino Distance: 4.1km
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Houtouji Temple

★★ 2-Star
8.9 33
Yoshino
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Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

★★★ 3-Star
8.3 20
Yoshino
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

Site Houtouji Temple Scenic Inn HOUNKAN
Agoda
9.0 (192)
8.6 (154)
Expedia
9.2
9.0 (20)
Overall Average
8.9 (192)
8.3 (174)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Houtouji Temple Scenic Inn HOUNKAN
Strengths Strengths
+ Temple family's warm hospitality and station pickup praised repeatedly + Staff attentiveness and friendliness repeated across sites
+ Morning prayers and vegetarian meals described as peaceful and delicious + Kaiseki dinner and breakfast praised as exquisite and tasty
+ Clean rooms and comfortable bedding relieve fatigue + Clean indoor onsen perfect for relieving daily fatigue
+ Mountain views and serene atmosphere impressive + Stunning valley/mountain/cherry blossom views from rooms frequently mentioned
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Steep mountain path from station tough with heavy luggage - Far from ropeway mentioned in reviews
- Over-200-year-old building feels outdated in parts

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Nature lovers

Recommended For

Couples Nature lovers Onsen enthusiasts

Guest Reviews

Houtouji Temple

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Family kind, food fantastic, morning prayer worthwhile

Agoda 9.2 Family with teens

Clean comfy bedding, affordable family rooms

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Station pickup, tasty veggie breakfast, peaceful prayer

Hill tough with luggage

Agoda 8.8 Couple

Morning drop-off to station, kind

Agoda 10.0 Couple

Friendly hosts, lovely stay

Scenic Inn HOUNKAN

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Wonderful kaiseki, attentive staff, clean relaxing onsen, stunning morning valley view

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Total relaxation, great staff, mountain views, enjoyed onsen, sound sleep, impressive food

Expedia 10.0 Solo

Excellent proactive service, meals improve over stay, great value ryokan for mountains

Agoda 7.6 Group

Far from ropeway but superb cherry blossom room view

Agoda 7.6 Couple

Friendly staff allowed early check-in in rain, interesting 200yo history

Some parts outdated

Location Comparison

Distance: 4.1km

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