Saimonin vs Kongo Sanmaiin

Same City · Kōya Distance: 0.3km
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Saimonin

★★ 2-Star
7.4 35
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 Saimonin Kongo Sanmaiin
Agoda
8.1 (61)
8.1 (340)
Booking.com
-
8.3 (220)
Expedia
-
8.2 (34)
Trip.com
8.3 (18)
8.2 (27)
Overall Average
7.4 (79)
8.2 (621)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Saimonin Kongo Sanmaiin
Strengths Strengths
+ Convenient central location in Koyasan + Morning prayer ceremony participation is impressive with English guides provided
+ Shojin ryori is tasty and filling + Traditional Japanese rooms are spacious with great garden-view balconies, repeatedly praised
+ Unique experiences such as temple services and meditation + Vegetarian dinner and breakfast are tasty and a special experience
+ Onsen, clean facilities, and serene temple location are highlights
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Rooms and bathrooms are basic and can feel cold in winter - Check-in can be confusing with limited English communication
- Facilities feel modest for the price - Rice pillows and floor-seating meals uncomfortable for some
- Disappointment from smaller rooms than requested

Recommended For

Cultural experience Vegetarian

Recommended For

Cultural explorers Couples Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Saimonin

Various 9 Couple

Unique temple stay experience

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: 0.3km

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