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Koyasan Sainan-In

2.5 star property
Visitors find peaceful moments in the serene Japanese gardens of Koyasan Sainan-In or rejuvenate their spirits in the natural hot springs nearby

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Travelers can relax in Koyasan Sainan-In's tranquil Japanese garden with coffee, then refresh in the indoor public bath. The temple offers on-site shopping, free WiFi, and bike rentals for exploring. Hot springs and helpful multilingual staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Japanese-style Room for 1 Guest

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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Futon

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Japanese-style Room for 2 Guests

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Garden Front Japanese-style Room 1F

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Garden
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Free WiFi

Garden Front Japanese-style Room 2F

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Garden
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese-style Room without Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

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Free WiFi

Japanese-style Room with Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bath and shower
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons
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About the area

Koya is home to Koyasan Sainan-In. Daimon Gate and Kondō are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Koyasan and Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park. Kyoryu Land and Jison-in are also worth visiting. Visit our Koya travel guide
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249 KOYASAN, Koya, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • Danjo Garan Temple
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koyasan Reihokan Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Koyasan University
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kongobuji Temple
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station
    24 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • 胡麻豆腐濱田屋
    18 min walk
  • 和風らーめん みやま
    3 min drive
  • 角濱ごまとうふ総本舗
    4 min walk
  • 光海珈琲
    2 min drive
  • 高野山宿坊協会 中央案内所
    15 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Sainan-In

Ryokan near Mount Koyasan
You can look forward to an indoor public bath (no minerals), shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe at Koyasan Sainan-In. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a Japanese garden.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, hot springs on-site and coffee/tea in reception
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Koyasan Sainan-In have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Kaiseki meal

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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, 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 bath facility
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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
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 SAINAN-IN Koya
KOYASAN SAINAN-IN Ryokan
KOYASAN SAINAN-IN Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Is Koyasan Sainan-In pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Koyasan Sainan-In?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koyasan Sainan-In?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Koyasan Sainan-In?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Koyasan Sainan-In located?

Situated in Koya, this ryokan is within a 10-minute walk of Daimon Gate, Kondō and Dai-tō. Danjo Garan Temple and Koyasan Reihokan Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Koyasan Sainan-In Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Belle expérience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
初めての精進料理がとても美味しくて感動しました。お部屋もとても清潔でお庭がとても綺麗でした。また是非リピしたいです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ソロ旅です！(コロナ禍ですから) 宿坊は、初めてで、どうして良いのかわからない中　親切にしていただきました。 山の緑も桜も美しい　とても大きな庭のある宿坊で、鶯の囀りを聴きながら、のんびりできました。こんな時だからだと思いますが、高野山の静寂を感じられて、幸せでした。
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
厳粛な雰囲気と朝のおつとめは経験しないとわからないものでした。ありがとうございました。
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rongchun

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not good for senior.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

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

Superbra lite mer mys hade varit härligt!

Väldigt bra mat, det skulle inte skada att man uppdatera lite överallt samt lite mysigare lampor. Men väldigt schysst för priset.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons beaucoup aimé le onsen ainsi que les repas. Présentation impeccable des plats. La participation à la prière du matin a été un moment marquant de notre voyage au Japon.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the old temples offering accommodation in koyasan. From Koyasan Station, get on bus 3 and alight at bus stop 20. The stop is next to the temple. On the west side of Koyasan, this temple is excellent. We walked everywhere from the temple, even though it’s on the west side of Koyasan. The rooms are well appointed. Futons and blankets are offered. You are expected to make your own bed, but towels are changed everyday. I spent 3 nights here with friends and it was enjoyable and pleasant. You are welcome to attend morning prayers at 6.30am ( I didn’t attend) They offer breakfast and dinner, but this must be booked with the accommodation, you can not book when you arrive. I would recommend you visit a local sushi restaurant around the corner ( the best sushi we’ve had) it’s called Yoshi Sushi in tripadvisor. The temple has Beautiful gardens, but the star is the onsen and the massage chair next to it. Have a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anders

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

Tempel with very calm and friendly atmosphere

Very nice location, with friendly and helpful employees and monks in this old graceful temple - participation in the morning prayer 2 moornings was a very big and beautiful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La experiencia de alojarse en un templo. La tranquilidad y la amabilidad.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jens

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

4/10 Poor

???

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

J A

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

10/10 Excellent

Herve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Motoharu

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