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Sojiin

3.0 star property
Ryokan with bar/lounge, near Mount Koyasan

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Courtyard
Run of house | Living area | TV
Property entrance
Front of property - evening/night
Executive Suite, Accessible, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $381
includes taxes & fees
$346 per night
Dec 11 - Dec 12

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Run of house | Living area | TV

Run of house

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • 78 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Large Twin Futons OR 3 Large Twin Futons and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Japanese Style Room | In-room dining

Japanese Style Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the neighborhood

Map
143 Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Koyasan University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Muryokoin Temple - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mount Koyasan - 7 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 82 min drive
  • Gokurakubashi station - 13 min drive
  • Hashimoto Station - 36 min drive
  • Shimoichiguchi Station - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪精進料理丸万 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂さんぼう - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪一の橋観光センター - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪養花天 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Sojiin

Sojiin puts you within a 10-minute drive of Mount Koyasan. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English, Japanese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 13 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–8:00 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Handrails in stairways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Sojiin Inn Koya
Sojiin Inn
Sojiin Koya
Sojiin Koya
Sojiin Ryokan
Sojiin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Does Sojiin offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sojiin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sojiin?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sojiin?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sojiin?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in is available.
What is there to do at Sojiin and nearby?
Sojiin has a garden.
What's the area around Sojiin like?
Sojiin is a short 1-minute walk from Danjo Garan Temple and 3 minutes' walk from Kongobuji Temple.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Shaul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

chun yuan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

I really enjoyed the morning ceremony and opportunity to learn more of the buddhist culture. Make sure to arrive on time for meals. Beautiful location and accommodation.
Satah, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful traditional stay
This was a wonderful traditional ryokan temple stay. The food was excellent. The onsen was tranquil. The room was spacious and futons very comfortable. The english speaking gentleman (who worked w the temple) was knowledgeable, passionate and eager to answer questions.
Julia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice staff who explain the culture and history of Koyasan really well! I recommend booking with breakfast and dinner included as the food is amazing and unique and you won't find it anywhere else in Japan!
Amelia, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay in Kōyasan, the food is very good and the monks and staff are so kind and attentive. I recommend staying here for an authentic Buddhist temple experience. And don’t miss the morning prayer.
Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jurina, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sayaka San was wonderful, friendly, attentive and professional. She became our Japanese grand daughter.😏😆
Bob, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

food was excellent - like a gourmet kaiseki restaurant. great experience and beautiful surroundings. everything was top rate.
Lorene, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful experience. This is a Buddhist temple offering a 'luxury' retreat complete with a gourmet style vegetarian dinner and breakfast. If you have any interest in Buddhism this will for you. Lot's of great places to explore by foot. Went in December and the snow turned the place into a beautiful landscape. The town itself can be a little touristy but so is the Vatican! Highly recommended - but be respectful of the religious context of this location.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A unique and cultural experience
A unique and cultural experience in a beautiful setting. The monks were very welcoming and accommodating and the Onsen was perfect to relax in at the end of the day. The morning prayers were well worth getting up for and the Buddhist dinner and breakfast was a real experience. We would recommend staying here whilst visiting Koyasan.
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great temple, great experience!
Very comfortable temple to live in. Bright and clean room with a Japanese style garden in balcony, and having the view of the temple’s main garden. Public bath facility is easy to access and very clean. Dinner and breakfast are extremely delicious and beautiful. Monks here are friendly and service is efficient. Over all it is a great experience and definitely worth to visit again! If you want to spend one night in Koya Mountain, I personally strongly recommend this temple.
Xi, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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6/10 Good

In general, it was an interesting experience and a good stay. However, western travellers should be aware of specificities is temple lodging. It is a good ryokan but service is provided by monks. Monks are not in hospitality business and are not trained to be hostesses. Thus, you would feel that they do not provide service but are fitting you in their schedule. Even though most lodgers are westerners, practically nobody speak English. If you do not use your towel in the morning, it will be taken while you are having breakfast, and so on.
AK, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Soujiin is beautiful and everything about our stay was lovely. The food was immaculate, the service was interesting, we wish we had stayed longer! We enjoyed the garden view room with en-suite, which was the perfect indulgence. Highly recommend! We stayed at another place down the road as well, and it didn’t even hold a candle to Soujiin
Marissa, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good

The facilities are nice but the hospitality is lacking
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Very central location and nice temple. However quite pricy for what you get.
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peace in Koyasan
Exquisite temple lodging, perfect for a retreat. You will experience tatami mat sleeping, fabulous (vegan) shojin ryori meals, + morning Buddhist meditation/prayers. Very quiet, most everyone is "lights out" by 9 PM. The monks are very gracious; be aware they speak little to no English. A much needed antidote to the stresses of modern urban life.
2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Sojiin. This monastery is in the perfect location in Koyasan, very close to Kongobu-ji and the Garan, both must-see sights. The food at Sojiin was excellent and we went to the early prayers, as did most guests. Make sure you wear your coat to the early service - the temple gets bet cold even though there is a heater.
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Spiritual Place
Fantastic experience. Stayed in the temple complex with Buddhist monks, ate their vegetarian kaiseki cuisine (breakfast and dinner), attended their 6am ceremony. Room was traditional japense style with tatami mat floors overlooking a well kept and beautiful garden. Slept on traditional Japanese futon laid on floor. Great hospitality, and very welcoming to westerners.
Paul, 1-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair

I would stay no more than one night, overall it is too expensive for what you get.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sojiin - A great mountain escape
Koyasan is a beautiful, relaxing place and Sojiin was a great place to stay, experiencing a Buddhist temple and a more tradition Japanese room. The accommodation has easy access to all the tourist sites at Koyasan. The vegetarian food was excellent. We really enjoyed seeing the early morning (6am) Buddhist ceremony. The whole area was not as busy as other parts in Japan and we loved this quiet mountain escape.
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