Sanso Amanosato vs Kongo Sanmaiin

Same City · Kōya Distance: 9.2km
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Sanso Amanosato

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.8 7
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 Sanso Amanosato Kongo Sanmaiin
Agoda
9.7 (8)
8.1 (340)
Booking.com
9.7 (70)
8.3 (220)
Expedia
10.0 (5)
8.2 (34)
Trip.com
-
8.2 (27)
Overall Average
9.8 (83)
8.2 (621)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Sanso Amanosato Kongo Sanmaiin
Strengths Strengths
+ The Michelin-quality course meals using local ingredients are highly praised by guests. + Morning prayer ceremony participation is impressive with English guides provided
+ Many guests highlight the private in-room onsen as the perfect way to relax. + Traditional Japanese rooms are spacious with great garden-view balconies, repeatedly praised
+ Staff service is described as attentive, professional, and perfectly balanced. + Vegetarian dinner and breakfast are tasty and a special experience
+ Rooms are spacious, modern, and equipped with high-quality bedding and amenities. + Onsen, clean facilities, and serene temple location are highlights
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Public transport access is limited; a rental car is highly recommended. - Check-in can be confusing with limited English communication
- Some guests noted minor discomfort with the ambiance of the bar and dining area, such as lighting and seating. - Rice pillows and floor-seating meals uncomfortable for some
- Disappointment from smaller rooms than requested

Recommended For

Couples Road-trippers

Recommended For

Cultural explorers Couples Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Sanso Amanosato

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

The room is spacious and airy, and the course meals using local ingredients are top-tier.

Agoda 9.6 Couple

The room with a private onsen is perfect. Staff friendliness and dining service are excellent.

Expedia 10.0 Couple

The Michelin-star quality food preparation and attentive service are impressive.

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: 9.2km

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