高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-

Lovely experience with fine views

The on-site onsen was a real highlight, with a peaceful retreat after a day of exploring Koyasan. The meals provided-both dinner and breakfast-were Michelin-level, lovingly prepared and served by the monks. It's worth noting, however, that the 9 PM curfew limited our after-dinner explorations of the surrounding area.

Adorable staff and gorgeous breakfast.

The breakfast with a bread.

Every detail of this stunningly beautiful property was excellent. The personnel were superbly friendly. Enjoyed our king suite with a great view, deep bath, comfortable mattresses.

Sojiin hotel was such an amazin experience! The location is super chill, and the rooms are spacious with a beautiful garden view. Dinner and breakfast were like a gourmet journey, all vegan and made with love by the monks. Joining the morning prayers was a highlight, felt really special. The shared bathing area looked nice and inviting, i just didn't get around to trying it out.

The futons were a bit too thin for my taste, made it kinda hard to sleep well. Language barriers made it tough at times, like finding the dining room was confusing.

Perfect stay in the monastery, friendly care by monks, extraordinary, tasty, vegan food

The location was good, to the square Traveling there, it's a plus.

Staying at Sojiin was nice. I particularly enjoyed the delicious Shojin Ryori meals served in the cozy dining area. Both breakfast and dinner showcased intricate vegan dishes that were beautifully presented. The setting provided fine views of the garden. The shared bathrooms were clean and well-maintained, resembling a traditional onsen experience. The meditation session led by the monks was enlightening and very informative. One downside was the 9 PM curfew, which limited evening explorations. I wished for a bit more comfort in the futon bedding, as it felt a bit thin. These aspects slightly detracted from my overall comfort but did not overshadow the unique experience.

Food, public bath room (with onsen), morning ceremony, the location...

On the spot 10% service charge will be charged again, drinks except water at dinner are extra

Location, room and food in our case super.

I find it inappropriate and unusual in Japan that a service fee of 10% is charged for drinks during dinner. I also found that with such a good meal, food is eaten in shifts and therefore there is a certain time pressure.

Really good vegan meals served by monks.

The hotel with exceptionally clean and en suite rooms, in a fairly nice area, on to the beautiful garden.

Enjoyed our stay in this incredibly beautiful hotel with the great staff. The bed was soft, and the room itself was separate. The property was in the remote setting to the Japanese garden. Memorable stay, we were there for 1 day.

More pros than cons, but still.

Great atmosphere with fine garden views and really good meals. The morning ceremony was enlightening and added a unique touch to our visit.

The experience felt somewhat limited in monk interaction. It seemed less immersive than expected for the price.

The food was absolutely divine! 😍 The vegan meals were crafted to perfection. The setup was cozy and clean with beautiful garden views. the pillow could be improved a bit.

communal public bath, fine garden views, unique morning ceremony

The curfew at 9 PM feels overly restrictive!!! It limits evening explorations and the chance to enjoy the surroundings. The pillow could use improvement for a better night's sleep!!! Finding the dining area can be confusing at times!!!