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Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

2.5 star property

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Wind, Private Bathroom
Property amenity
Shared bathroom
Flower, Private Bathroom
Japanese garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$179
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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4-3, Tenman-cho, Takayama, Gifu, 506-0025
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Wind, Private Bathroom

Wind, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Flower, Private Bathroom

Flower, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Snow, Private Bathroom

Snow, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Moon

Moon

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Sakura

Sakura

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room Sky

Room Sky

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Takayama

At Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Takayama Jinya and Hida Kokubunji Temple. Highlights at this guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Hida Takayama Onsen guest house include Nakabashi Bridge and Takumikan Craft Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Takayama Jinya - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Takayama Yatai Kaikan - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 7 min walk
  • Matsumoto (MMJ-Shinshu - Matsumoto) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪えん卓 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪ナカヤマ荘 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Brand New Day Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪焼肉ハウス味蔵天国 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪弱尊 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji offers its guests a garden, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Takayama guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary slippers and a hairdryer. Beds feature down duvets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

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  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100-10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free per registered adult 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.

Property is also known as

TEMPLE HOTEL ZENKO-JI Takayama
TEMPLE ZENKO-JI Takayama
TEMPLE ZENKO-JI
TEMPLE HOTEL ZENKO JI
Temple Takayama Zenkoji
TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI Takayama
TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI Guesthouse
TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI Guesthouse Takayama

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

As of 11 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji on 30 June 2026 start from AU$179, 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 Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

No, Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

No, pets are not allowed.

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is such a special place to stay - a temple in a beautiful town in the mountains, incredibly comfortable and well looked after. We met some lovely people - both monks and other visitors. Our room had the most peaceful view too. We extended a night and I would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the temple-it was pristine clean, calm and very enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just a lovely unique experience. The staff are extremely helpful and responsive, the various temple experiences are great, and the overall atmosphere is extremely relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting! Rooms were traditional and simple…as we expected. Had a delightful conversation with the resident Monk!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience to stay in a temple hotel. Events, such as, prayers and meditation available in the temple for guests. Central location and walking distance to shops, restaurants and places of interest. Traditional bedroom with tatami mat floors and a zen garden in the middle. Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Social area with tea, coffee, fridge, microwave etc. also available. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical experience. Huge room. Very friendly staff. Offering of extra experiences as medidation is a plus.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying temple was really unique experience. Renovation was done really nicely; traditional rooms were kept in good confition, and modern bathroom and laundry unit etc was installed. Very stykish yet blending well with original units. Quality of amenity was really nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Amazing Stay

Very cool place to stay. Everyone is very nice and the activities are rewarding. While it wasn't a problem for us -- there are realities to the moon room if you choose it. It's cold, but there are heated blankets and space heaters. You can hear everything outside very clearly, and there is a prayer and meditation service from 7 to 9 that will be very audible as you are in a room directly connected to these services. If you don't plan to attend the services and you are a light sleeper that wants to sleep in, heed this advice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible and unique experience to stay at this property! It was VERY VERY cold though (mid Feb). No real heating aside from space heaters dispersed around the temple. We are Canadians and used to the cold and at times it was uncomfortable. Despite this, we’d stay again. Our kids loved the rice ball making class and we did the spirit awakening experience as well which was very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best part of our stay was the bedroom location. We had shakara room which is in the front and most private. There are rooms that have to walk either across the temple for shared bathroom or right next to the bathroom where there may be more noise. Not a fan of the only one bathroom. And water provided would have been nice. Showers have to be scheduled on time board since it is shared. Nice host and clean. Towels need improvement. Quality and quantity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabio F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Imersão em uma hospedagem dentro de um tempo japones. Atendentes muito cordiais
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique à tout niveau, merci beaucoup!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ying-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
體驗不一樣的住宿經驗 提供設施良好
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war wunderschön, für zwei Nächte in diesem zauberhaften Tempel übernachten zu dürfen. Die Menschen sind wundervoll und wir sind sehr dankbar für diese Erfahrung. Ganz besonders haben uns das Morgengebet und die Meditation und Gespräche mit dem Mönch und den anderen lieben Menschen gerührt. Danke für diese einzigartige Erfahrung! Auch das Onigiri-Zubereiten hat so viel Spaß gemacht und die Miso Suppe war die beste überhaupt! Unsere Onigiri haben auch großartig geschmeckt und wir haben dazu noch viel gelernt. Danke für alles!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHUICHI

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

お寺体験

お寺体験がいろいろできたのはよかったです。写真に出ているお庭を鑑賞する機会がなかったのがちょっと残念かな。。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing experience - Temple Stay

I've had the most incredible time at the temple. It's a cultural immersion and I recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良かったです！ また行きたいです！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

KENZO

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

お寺の宿泊という素晴らしい経験/Excellent experience at Temple

日曜日の7時からのお勤め（修行）が素晴らしい体験でした。外国人の滞在が多く、それも価値はありますが、日本人にこそお勧めしたい体験です。 特に欧州に滞在した経験がある方は、キリスト教やイスラム教などのビビッとな信念のある宗教感に対して、自分の宗教感のあやふやさに劣等感を感じたりします。そうした若い頃からの漠然としたものに、ストンと落ちるような話と体験を得られました。自分探しをしていたときに何度か見聞きしていた言葉であっても、住職自身が100%の確信ではなくても、何かの赦しを得た感謝と、「伝わった」時です。 宿泊施設としても良い場所です。一軒家をシェアしている感覚なので、隣から物音が聞こえたり、挨拶しても反応するもない、外国人がいたり、そういうのが苦手な形にはお勧め出来ませんが、20代にロンドンで、多国籍の中で1ヶ月シェアハウスした時の時間が蘇り、私の中では本当に素敵な時間でした。周辺の環境含め、場所の便利さも素晴らしいですが、ビジネスホテル代わりという感じではなく、時間がある旅行、できればお勤めがある日に滞在して頂きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay - we read some reviews that suggested our room would be cold or bright but it was neither. There were heaters in the room and also thick curtains. Was great to have a fully equipped kitchen in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

An excellent experience

Beautiful setting in a monastery. We were greeted with tea and shown around. They staff and monks were very friendly and encouraged us to attend the morning ceremony, which we did. The bedding was Japanese futons with a soft top layer and electric blankets. Hard but acceptable. As should be expected, the monastery is old and not well insulated. The heater was running full blast trying to keep the room at 18. There are no chairs in the room but there is a cosy shared lounge and kitchen. You can make meals and breakfast. Coffee and tea are provided. The bathroom is shared. There are only two for all the guests one with toilet and sink and other with sink, shower and bath (very pretty design - this can be “reserved” for over an hour by rooms). I did have to wait quite a while on one occasion to use the toilet room while people were brushing their teeth etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Temple Hotel Zenkoji was so much more than I could have ever expected. The staff were super attentive & welcoming, the location was central & extremely walkable, and the experience of staying inside a buddhist temple cannot be matched! Having a kitchen and private soaking tub was an added bonus. The monk that was staying for a few days even led a ceremony, and there are more activities within the hotel itself. I woke up every morning in disbelief where I was. While I've been to Japan many times, this was one of the most memorable experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful, peaceful place to stay...wonderful staff, close to all tourist attractions and conveniences. Loved Ramayana!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben ein sehr großzügiges Zimmer gebucht, welches aus drei Räumen sowie privatem Badezimmer mit WC bestand. Wir konnten alle Schiebewände verstellen und die freie Sicht auf den Garten genießen (auch hier ist eine Glasfront mit Schiebetüren, die wir öffnen konnten). Die Zimmer haben Heizkörper, die sehr schnell für Wärme sorgen. Spannend ist der im Hotel liegende Tempel und die sehr angenehme Ruhe. Für uns war dieses Hotel das Highlight unserer Rundreise. Leider mussten wir einen Tag früher abreisen, weil der Typhoon Hagibis näher kam und wir weiter Richtung Westen wollten, um auf Nummer sicher zu gehen. Wir haben unsere Abreise sehr bedauert. Noch etwas zum Ort: Die Altstadt ist wunderschön und Richtung Osten gibt es auch einige sehenswerte Tempel. Am Abend findet man tolle Restaurants mit Hida-Rind (Wagyu) in fussläufiger Umgebung. Als Ausgangsort für einen Tagesausflug nach Shirakawa sehr geeignet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Anastasya

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

Vacation in Japan

Very unique experience for sure. We stayed during Autumn festival so the rooms with the private bathroom and garden were already booked. But our room was great as well, bedding is warm and comfortable. Sleeping on the floor, no TV or tables. There is A/C, power outlets and wifi though in the room. We didn't have problems using shared bathroom and shower, which you have to sign up for. We explored the hidden passage under the temple. And enjoyed the Singing Bowl experience. Temple interior is gorgeous and we could see it as much and often as we wanted since our room was just a door apart from it. Personnel was nice, friendly and helpful. It's a bit too pricey but it probably was because of the holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Certainly unique in temple setting. I stayed two nights and there was no service in the room the whole period. I would have appreciated the option of a chair, as well as sitting in the floor. I clearly had not appreciated what the experience would be like.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019