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Koyasan Saizenin

3.0 star property
Ryokan in Koya with free parking

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Garden
Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking
Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking | View from room
Property amenity
Hallway

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$366
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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154 Koyasan, Ito-gun, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0289
  • Place, Kongobuji Temple
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyasan University
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪89 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Japanese Style Standard Twin Room, 2 People, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Standard Twin Room, 2 People, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Standard Twin Room, 2 People, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Superior Room, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Superior Room, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Superior Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Superior Room with Pond View, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Superior Room with Pond View, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Superior Room with Pond View, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Located on the ground floor
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Standard Room with Garden View, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Standard Quadruple Room, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Standard Quadruple Room, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Standard Quadruple Room, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Non-Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese Style Superior Room, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Superior Room, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

Japanese Style Superior Room, Private Toilet, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking

Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking

Japanese-Style Deluxe Family Room with Private Shower and Toilet, Non-Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Futons and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

Junior Suite, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Electric kettle
Located on the ground floor
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
In-room safe
Wardrobe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

About the area

Koya

At Koyasan Saizenin you'll be within steps of Dai-tō and Danjo Garan Temple. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free ryokan offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a front desk safe. Additionally, you'll find a microwave in a common area and a ballroom. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3-property class Koya ryokan, you'll find Mount Koyasan.

What's nearby

  • Danjo Garan Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Kongobuji Temple - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koyasan University - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Muryokoin Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 13 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪胡麻豆腐濱田屋 - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 丸万 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪高野山宿坊協会 中央案内所 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂 さんぼう - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Saizenin

Ryokan in Koya with free parking
Koyasan Saizenin offers its guests a garden, a front desk safe, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Koya ryokan is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Koyasan Saizenin offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Koya ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath and yukata (Japanese robe).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Kaiseki meal
  • Tea service

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Ballroom
  • Genkan (entryway)
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 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.
This property’s meals must be reserved by booking a Breakfast Included or Half Board rate category. Meal requests after booking are not permitted.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 or credit card 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 bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Koyasan Saizenin Inn
Saizenin Inn
Saizenin
Koyasan Saizenin Koya
Koyasan Saizenin Ryokan
Koyasan Saizenin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Koyasan Saizenin?

Koyasan Saizenin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Koyasan Saizenin?

As of 11 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koyasan Saizenin on 15 Dec 2025 start from AU$366.37, including 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.

Is parking available at Koyasan Saizenin?

Yep, Koyasan Saizenin has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Koyasan Saizenin?

No, Koyasan Saizenin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Koyasan Saizenin?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Koyasan Saizenin?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Koyasan Saizenin Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The temple is amazing and the rooms nice. It wasn’t clear though from the site that the meditation was an extra fee (1000 ¥). The kaiseki dinner was good but there were no expiation of the food or in which order to eat it. Overall a bit overpriced in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

Special special special

A very different experience for a foreigner, and one that I cherished as a student of Buddhism. If you aren’t adventurous, I don’t recommend it, and if you go, please be curious, open, and full of respect. The non-sleeping rooms will be very cold in winter, the food served is the food served, without changes available, there are rules about which slippers to wear where and what can be photographed, etc. If you’re interested in deep travel (versus hedonism), you will be gifted and changed. Otherwise, please don’t go.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linh

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay. Morning praying is a must-see. Please show respect, don't use your phone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Choo

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was what we expected. Very Japanese, quiet with beautiful gardens. They changed our booking from a room for 6 to three rooms for 2 each and had a nice garden view. The dinner was surprisingly very good with all vegetable dishes but quite diverse texture and taste. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming to our 8yo twins! Lovely meal and it was special to be a part of the morning service (7am!) Kids were able to participate in the incense burning and prayer.

10/10 Excellent

ELENA, Cobble Hill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Highly Recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sudeesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience. Should have stayed for more days. Staff super helpful. The ceremony we attended was graceful. Experience of 7 course meal was worth spending time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clay

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

Special Stay

Very special place to stay. Morning prayer session is not to be missed. They have good air conditioning in the room we stayed in which was necessary due to the heat. Everything closes early in town and dinner is at 5pm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Koyasan Saizenin was the highlight of my trip to Japan. Amazing staff, room, food, and experience while sightseeing around town

6/10 Okay

Anuj

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Decent accommodations but poor food

The hotel is nice enough for the location, really enjoyed the Onsen. The location is close to center of town and attractions. We found the food to be much below expectations. We are used to vegetarian food so that wasn’t the issue, it was just very unappetizing. So don’t go here for the food but the accommodations are fine.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lucas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience staying with monks in their ryokan with thre morning service. Nice environment, close to main temple area and comfortable rooms. Food was nice, were not vegetarians and westerners so didn't eat everything provided, but they give plenty of food. The staff were very helpful and obliging
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had stayed at another place up the road and had phenomenal service and food. While we were really looking forward to Saizenin, it fell short of expectations - especially in comparison to the other place. The staff was very transactional and almost dismissive. Wasn’t as warm and welcoming as we were hoping for. Overall, facilities were modern and in good condition though.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

aleca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Jurek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting place , next to the key temples. You feel some magic
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amita

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

AMAZING

Amazing stay. Amazing service...Amazing morning service at the temple
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019