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Kongo Sanmaiin

2.5 star property
Ryokan near Koyasan University in Koya

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Property amenity
Garden
Property amenity
Japanese garden
Property amenity

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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425, Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0211
  • Place, Koyasan University
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kongobuji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Muryokoin Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Shared Bathroom, Non Smoking

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, 6 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Japanese Style Room, 8-10 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Japanese Style Room, 8-10 Tatami Mats, Private Toilet, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Koya

In Koya .Your stay at this Koya ryokan places you within a 10-minute walk of Koyasan University and Muryokoin Temple. Kongobuji Temple and Koyasan Daishi Kyokai are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Anyoin Temple - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Koyasan University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kongobuji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 20 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪胡麻豆腐濱田屋 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 丸万 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪高野山宿坊協会 中央案内所 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪光海珈琲 - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kongo Sanmaiin

Ryokan near Koyasan University in Koya
As a guest of Kongo Sanmaiin, you'll find a library, a garden, and a front-desk safe. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Garden
Kongo Sanmaiin offers 50 accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include toilets with an electronic bidet and complimentary toiletries. Extra futon mattress (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals).

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  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free extra futon

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Slippers
  • Toilet with electronic bidet
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility. This property accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Kongo Sanmaiin Koya-cho
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan Koya-cho
Kongo Sanmaiin Koya
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan
Kongo Sanmaiin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kongo Sanmaiin to the airport?

Kongo Sanmaiin is 45.6 mi (90-min drive) away from the Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kongo Sanmaiin?

As of Jan 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kongo Sanmaiin on Jan 18, 2026 start from $113.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kongo Sanmaiin have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kongo Sanmaiin.

Does Kongo Sanmaiin offer free breakfast?

Kongo Sanmaiin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kongo Sanmaiin?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Kongo Sanmaiin?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kongo Sanmaiin?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Kongo Sanmaiin have a pool?

Kongo Sanmaiin does not have a pool.

Does Kongo Sanmaiin have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Kongo Sanmaiin to downtown Koya?

Kongo Sanmaiin is 0.5 mi away from Koyasan.

Kongo Sanmaiin Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

THIERRY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was big and clean and the staff was friendly, overall the temple lodge was s great experience. Koyasan is a truly magical place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
The location up a side street in a wooded area was lovely. The Buddhist temple and buildings (across the road from the provided accom) were very impressive and atmospheric. The meals were good and the prayer session in the morning was fascinating. The accom buildings were rather dingy and scruffy. The futons were very uncomfortable. The public bath was available in the evening but not in the morning. So there was no opportunity to shower in the morning. The monks were not particularly welcoming and rather abrupt. You got the feeling they tolerated visitors because of the large amount of yen we were bringing in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

ＭＩ

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オプションは2つ以上希望の場合は事前に連絡をと見かけたので 写経だけ1つなら当日でもいいのかと思い 特に申し出なかったら 準備があるので事前に連絡が必要と言われて出来なかったのが残念でした
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El templo es muy bonito, pero la experiencia muy decepcionante. En el check in no dan información del templo, te informan de horario de cena, desayuno y ceremonia, sin más. Las habitaciones están en fuera del templo, por lo que a las 17. No hay ningún tipo de contacto ni actividad para hacer ni te ofrecen info. La cena y el desayuno no explican los alimentos ni cómo tomarlos (de la cena hubo un niño chillando por la sala, bastante decepcionante), la cena muy bueno todo y el desayuno cositas más extrañas para nuestro paladar. La instalación muy básica, la almohada es la muerte, el kimono super antiguo, la zona de agua, solo interna muy básica. La ceremonia interesante, pero te dan un folio explicativo al final de la ceremonia (deberían darlo antes) y el Monge está casi 15 minutos hablando al final y es en japonés, no entiendes lo que dice, una pena que no traduzcan porque parecía muy interesante! Nosotros no volveríamos.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SATOSHI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tomoko

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
世界遺産に値するお寺ですが、ホテルとは違うので、施設・サービスは、期待できません。朝業は、厳粛で、これぞ朝のお勤めという赴きでした。
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Saeko

Disliked: Room comfort

食事場所に椅子があればもっと良かった

朝の勤行に参加させていただき心が洗われるようでした。特別拝観で障壁画なども見ることができよかったです。ただし、他の方々も食事場所の大広間は椅子とテーブルの方が快適だと思います。ご検討ください。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sabine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Die Tempelgebäude sind als Weltkulturerbe einzigartig und die Zeremonie am Morgen war sehr beeindruckend. Die Gästezimmer sind in einem Nebengebäude außerhalb untergebracht, das weniger Charme hat. Die Zimmer sind sehr einfach, ohne Schlüssel, und in unserem Zimmer roch es etwas muffig. Der Onsen ist nett, aber relativ klein. Das typisch japanische Essen war reichlich. Es gab außerdem Getränkeautomaten im Haus.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chiara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hideyuki

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
ホテルでは無いので過度な期待はしない方が良い。普通に過ごすなら全く問題無し。
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4月頭の滞在

宿坊ということもあり、トイレが綺麗なのか和式トイレだとやだなと思っていましたが、とても清潔で真新しいトイレで安心して快適に過ごすことができました。畳に敷布団は懐かしい感覚でよかったですが枕が私的には合わなかったので欲を言えば低反発枕とかがあると嬉しいです。 夕食の精進料理も美味しかったのですが、外国人の友人が畳にお膳だと足が苦しい感じでした。畳にお膳というのは日本人的には落ち着くのですが外国人的には大変なところもあると思います。 朝のお勤めに参加できたのは良い思い出です。まだ観光客のいない美しいお寺で仏様と境内を満喫できたのは素晴らしかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Sui Hung

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
房間有點舊，公衆浴池只開放很短時間（4點半至9點），第二天早上不能洗澡及吹頭髮。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

芳則

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
朝の読経とお説教が身にしみました
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

ごう

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

MICHIFUMI

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

kazunori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
精進料理 美味しかったです。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

心静かに過ごすことができました

静かな環境で、落ち着いて過ごすことができました。部屋付きのトイレも清潔でしたし、共同の大風呂が気持ち良かったです。部屋でいただいた精進料理も美味しかったです。また、朝の勤行は、宿坊に泊まったからこその貴重な体験でした。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

YOSHIKATSU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

精進料理は美味しい

精進料理は美味しく、また温泉も良かった。ただ、チェックインの時間帯の制約が厳しいと思います。また、部屋に手のひらくらいの大きな蜘蛛がいた。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020