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소지인
Souji-in Temple
Shirahama · Wakayama onsen ryokan — In the heart of Koyasan, become a monk for a night at a thousand-year-old temple
★ 2.5TrustYou 92/100 · 754 reviews|Ito-gunFrom ₩707,121 / night (2 adults)
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ABOUT
About this ryokan
🛕In the heart of Koyasan, become a monk for a night at a thousand-year-old temple
Wakayama Koyasan · Koyasan Sojiin (Temple Lodging)
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A Thousand-Year Temple Founded by Kobo Daishi's Circle
- 🏯A bekkaku honzan temple of Koyasan, founded during the Heian-era Kyuan years by the monk Gyoei
- 🙏Amida Nyorai is the principal image, set in the Motochu-in valley west of Kongobu-ji's main hall
- 🌸A distinguished temple that has long served as the family temple of clans such as Hosokawa and Date
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Dawn Service Echoing Through the Main Hall
- 🔔Join the daily morning service held in the main hall at dawn
- 🧘Guests may practice alongside the monks themselves
- 🕯️A chance to feel the quiet dawn air unique to Koyasan
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Shojin Cuisine, Carefully Prepared
- 🍱Temple shojin cuisine crafted from seasonal ingredients
- 🥢The signature sesame tofu (goma-dofu) is also available for purchase
- 🕠Dinner is served in stages from 5:30pm, in a dedicated dining hall
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A Sutra-Copying Experience for a Quiet Mind
- ✍️Copy scripture character by character in a sutra-copying experience
- 🧘A still, meditative practice alongside the morning service, unique to temple lodging
- 🤍A moment to steady the mind, away from the busy everyday
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A Garden Graced by a Thousand-Year Wisteria
- 🌿The grounds hold a wisteria said to be a thousand years old
- 🪟Garden views that shift with the seasons, from the rooms and grounds alike
- ♟️A storied site that hosted the 1946 Honinbo tournament and the 2009 Shogi Meijin match
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13 Quiet Tatami Rooms
- 🛏️13 rooms in total, including special rooms, a detached wing, and second-floor standard rooms
- 📺TV, refrigerator, electric kettle, hair dryer, safe, and yukata all provided
- ♿Barrier-free touches, including handrails in the bathhouse and wheelchair rental
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Central Koyasan, Convenient Access
- 📍143 Koyasan, within walking distance of Kongobu-ji and Danjo Garan
- 🚞About 3 hours from Kansai Airport via Nankai Line and cable car
- 🚌Easy access from Koyasan Station by route bus 31 or 32
No onsen here, but a thousand-year-old temple's dawn service and shojin cuisine fill the night with something special — the deepest rest to be found on a Koyasan pilgrimage.
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Read the property's own description▾
Property Location With a stay at Sojiin in Koya (Ito), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mount Koyasan and Danjo Garan Temple. This ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Konpon Daito Pagoda and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kongobuji Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Ba…Read more ↓
Property Location With a stay at Sojiin in Koya (Ito), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mount Koyasan and Danjo Garan Temple. This ryokan is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Konpon Daito Pagoda and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Kongobuji Temple. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 13 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bidets and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily. Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features at this ryokan include concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area. Business Amenities Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite. Dining Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Nearby Attractions Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Danjo Garan Temple - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Konpon Daito Pagoda - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi Kongobuji Temple - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Koyasan University - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi Koyasan Reihokan Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Tokugawa Mausoleum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi Karukayado Temple - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Kongosanmaiin Temple - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi Okunoin - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Okunoin Temple - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Mount Koyasan - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Niutsuhime Shrine - 16.9 km / 10.5 mi Rishogokokuji Temple - 26.4 km / 16.4 mi Sugimura Park - 28.8 km / 17.9 mi The nearest major airport is Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 74.2 km / 46.1 mi
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
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ROOMS
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FACILITIES
Facilities & Services
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- 텔레비전
- 객실 초고속 인터넷
POLICY
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Other information · Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. · 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 phot…Read more ↓
Other information · Children 3 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. · 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. · Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. · Contactless check-in is available. · Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities. Check-in Instructions · Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy · Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 bathing facility · This property accepts credit cards and cash · Cashless transactions are available · Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards Special Check-in Instructions The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What are the check-in and check-out times at 소지인?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
- Where is 소지인 located?
- It is in Shirahama · Wakayama Ito-gun. Address: 143 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama.
- How much does one night cost?
- Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩707,121 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.
- What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.