Sojiin

Dinning is more than expected

We had a great stay and an unforgettable experience in Koyasan. The staff was very friendly. The Buddhist dinner and breakfast were very delicious. The rooms are clean and quiet. The morning service in the temple was interesting and unforgettable. Thank you for the great experience.

Bellisima esperienza di una notte a Koyasan!

Esperienza super positiva, ottima posizione e personale super cortese! Consiglio l'escursione serale per visitare il complesso di templi! Ottimo, lo consiglio a tutti

Cannot say enough good things about this monastery. The food was top notch. So healthy and delicious. Our best meals in Japan (vegan food that will amaze you- and we are not even vegan)! The staff is so kind and welcoming. Do not miss the chanting ceremony in the morning. Loved the room with its traditional Japanese experience and garden view. Perfect location across the street from the temple complex. Don’t miss walking around it at night. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Mixes comfort with Japanese style. The staff very caring and the morning ceremony fill Buddhist gratuito al morning chanting. The food looks like work of art, though the tasting is complex and, although we are vegetarian, it was something very different.

Very expensive for a night stay and meager services/food offered

Very nice facility inside a temple. Neck high quality Japanese food for dinner.

Two wonderful nights at Soujiin, Koyasan. Beautiful property in centre of town with an authentic traditional Japanese experience. Meals are traditional Japanese, & are all vegetarian. Highly recommended!!

Our stay at Sojiin was truly the most wonderful experience. We stayed for two nights with our 10-year-old son, hoping to gain a deeper understanding of life in a Buddhist temple—and it exceeded our expectations. We attended the morning prayer ceremony at 6am, which was a peaceful and moving way to start the day. In the afternoons, we joined a meditation session led by Patrick, and also took part in his insightful evening walk around the main temple complex. Patrick was outstanding—warm, humorous, and thought-provoking. He encouraged us to reflect deeply on aspects of our own lives, and made the experience accessible and engaging for all ages. Our son enjoyed it so much he insisted on attending a second session. The Buddhist vegan cuisine was superb—beautifully prepared, nourishing, and surprisingly varied. Each meal felt like an extension of the temple’s peaceful philosophy. The entire sacred area of Koyasan is fascinating, rich in history and spiritual meaning. We left feeling inspired, reflective, and incredibly grateful for our time at Sojiin.

Ein muss, wenn man in Japan ist. Eine Nacht war für uns völlig ausreichend. Man kann auch an der morgendlichen Zeremonie (06:00 Uhr - 07:00 Uhr teilnehmen. Anschliessend wird man noch durch den Tempel geführt und es wird einiges über den Glauben erzählt. Es war wirklich spannend.

This property is a monastery and has traditional Japanese style rooms. The futons were quite comfortable. Our room had a toilet and sink, but no shower or bath. There is an Onsen, however we did not use it. The meals were very good. It was a great experience overall. They do have a 9pm curfew. Koya is very quiet at night. There is a Family Mart in town, close to the hotel.

Peaceful, super comfortable, and one of the best meals I’ve ever had!

Sehr guter Service, freundliches Personal und ruhige Lage. Das japanische Essen war äußerst schmackhaft und wunderschön angerichtet.

I would say this stay came off as a tourist trap. The monks were also not very nice. We were told to leave early from the morning ceremony because it had become “Japanese only”… paid a lot of money to be told you had to leave. There was no translator or someone to inform us about the ceremony like we had been told.

Excellent stay :)

Amazing service, best vegan food I’ve ever had, very flavourful. Definitely a unique experience I’d recommend staying in a temple lodging like this at least once.

First time staying in a Skukubo in Japan. The traditional Japanese ryokan style of the Sojin was great. Including tatami matts and sliding doors. The staff and monk service was very accomodating. They provided extra water when I asked for it, and made my bed while I was having dinner. Expecially the dining experience of the Buddhist monks cooking and serving their meals of Shojin Ryori. These were the best meals I have ever had!

Everything was great

Prachtige royakan met heerlijke vegan dinners en ontbijt. Meer uitleg en voor meditatie best handig en beter aangeven dat check in voor 17 uur moet zijn.

The area around the property is so beautiful! I loved waking up in the morning & seeing the forest outside. My room was very clean and the front desk service very friendly. I really enjoyed the dinner & breakfast service (everything tasted amazing!~) and the morning meditation ceremony was memorable. Everyone at the temple are so kind and helpful.

I really enjoyed the morning ceremony and opportunity to learn more of the buddhist culture. Make sure to arrive on time for meals. Beautiful location and accommodation.

宿坊にしてはとても綺麗で設備も整っています。朝の勤行も英語の通訳までいて、外国人も理解できるので素晴らしい体験ができると思う。

This was a wonderful traditional ryokan temple stay. The food was excellent. The onsen was tranquil. The room was spacious and futons very comfortable. The english speaking gentleman (who worked w the temple) was knowledgeable, passionate and eager to answer questions.

Nice experience for a change, but not comfortable for older people. Hotel like a temple with monks serving meals on their exact times. All veggie Japanese style made with care. Halfboard overpriced.

Really nice staff who explain the culture and history of Koyasan really well! I recommend booking with breakfast and dinner included as the food is amazing and unique and you won't find it anywhere else in Japan!

Great place with great food. Please remember not to miss the morning ceremony! :)

Beautiful place to stay in Kōyasan, the food is very good and the monks and staff are so kind and attentive. I recommend staying here for an authentic Buddhist temple experience. And don’t miss the morning prayer.

We had a very nice room with private bathroom and view of the garden. The multi-course dinner was great and the staff very friendly! A unique experience!

Sayaka San was wonderful, friendly, attentive and professional. She became our Japanese grand daughter.😏😆

Magnifique ! Dîner exquis, chambre magnifique avec vue sur le jardin, bains supers

food was excellent - like a gourmet kaiseki restaurant. great experience and beautiful surroundings. everything was top rate.

A wonderful experience. This is a Buddhist temple offering a 'luxury' retreat complete with a gourmet style vegetarian dinner and breakfast. If you have any interest in Buddhism this will for you. Lot's of great places to explore by foot. Went in December and the snow turned the place into a beautiful landscape. The town itself can be a little touristy but so is the Vatican! Highly recommended - but be respectful of the religious context of this location.

このロケーションと雰囲気は、この世のものとは思えないほどです。とても印象的でした。高野山周辺の宿泊施設に何度か行ったことがあります。この場所の食事と浄化のレベルは、改善の余地があると思います。でも、全体的には、宿泊して瞑想するにはいい場所だと思います。

住職自ら配膳や寝具準備等を行ってくれ非常に好感が持てる。あまり手伝わず申し訳ございませんでした。

清潔で広い部屋で快適でした。 食事もコロナ対策万全で、精進料理もとても美味しく、大満足です。

はじめての宿坊宿泊でしたが、本当に素晴らしい時間となりました。 佇まい、礼儀、お部屋の設え、お料理の質、とても質が高く充実した時間となりました！ また是非高野山に訪れたくなりました。

宿坊の古典的な雰囲気とホテル並みのトイレ、ベッドメーク。畳み部屋の床暖房など とても満足できる滞在でした。金剛峯寺の直ぐ裏側でロケーションも文句無し。

A unique and cultural experience in a beautiful setting. The monks were very welcoming and accommodating and the Onsen was perfect to relax in at the end of the day. The morning prayers were well worth getting up for and the Buddhist dinner and breakfast was a real experience. We would recommend staying here whilst visiting Koyasan.

Very comfortable temple to live in. Bright and clean room with a Japanese style garden in balcony, and having the view of the temple’s main garden. Public bath facility is easy to access and very clean. Dinner and breakfast are extremely delicious and beautiful. Monks here are friendly and service is efficient. Over all it is a great experience and definitely worth to visit again! If you want to spend one night in Koya Mountain, I personally strongly recommend this temple.

到着が遅くなりましたが、きちんと待ってくれたり、食事も用意できて気持ちよく過ごせました。ありがとうございました。また、次回もお願いしたいですね。

We booked it in winter season.The room was so beautiful, quiet, spacious, with floor heating. Dinner & Breakfast both were so good in taste and quality. The garden was well organized and maintained, we supposed that spring will be more beautiful because of wisteria blossom.

In general, it was an interesting experience and a good stay. However, western travellers should be aware of specificities is temple lodging. It is a good ryokan but service is provided by monks. Monks are not in hospitality business and are not trained to be hostesses. Thus, you would feel that they do not provide service but are fitting you in their schedule. Even though most lodgers are westerners, practically nobody speak English. If you do not use your towel in the morning, it will be taken while you are having breakfast, and so on.

Soujiin is beautiful and everything about our stay was lovely. The food was immaculate, the service was interesting, we wish we had stayed longer! We enjoyed the garden view room with en-suite, which was the perfect indulgence. Highly recommend! We stayed at another place down the road as well, and it didn’t even hold a candle to Soujiin

De tempel is heel mooi en ook erg schoon, het personeel is super vriendelijk. Deze tempel koste mij als enkel persoon rond de 200 euro, ik zag ook dat er andere tempels waren voor rond de 100. Ik weet niet of deze meerprijs zijn geld is waar geweest. Het eten was erg mooi maar werd niet aan je kamer gebracht maar je moest het eten in een eetzaal. Er is een erg mooi gedeelde badkamer voor zowel mannen als vrouwen met een groot bad. En ‘s ochtends begint om 6 het gebed tot 6:50, hierna spreekt de “priester” nog 30 minuten door in zijn eentje tegen de groep wat niet in het Engels is. Ontbijt was ook mooi, ik hield er persoonlijk niet van.

The facilities are nice but the hospitality is lacking

食事が美味しくて感激！

Very central location and nice temple. However quite pricy for what you get.

We really enjoyed the vegetarian keiseki (at least most of it) and the stay in general. Very special and peaceful.

Exquisite temple lodging, perfect for a retreat. You will experience tatami mat sleeping, fabulous (vegan) shojin ryori meals, + morning Buddhist meditation/prayers. Very quiet, most everyone is "lights out" by 9 PM. The monks are very gracious; be aware they speak little to no English. A much needed antidote to the stresses of modern urban life.

We loved our stay at Sojiin. This monastery is in the perfect location in Koyasan, very close to Kongobu-ji and the Garan, both must-see sights. The food at Sojiin was excellent and we went to the early prayers, as did most guests. Make sure you wear your coat to the early service - the temple gets bet cold even though there is a heater.

Fantastic experience. Stayed in the temple complex with Buddhist monks, ate their vegetarian kaiseki cuisine (breakfast and dinner), attended their 6am ceremony. Room was traditional japense style with tatami mat floors overlooking a well kept and beautiful garden. Slept on traditional Japanese futon laid on floor. Great hospitality, and very welcoming to westerners.

I would stay no more than one night, overall it is too expensive for what you get.

Koyasan is a beautiful, relaxing place and Sojiin was a great place to stay, experiencing a Buddhist temple and a more tradition Japanese room. The accommodation has easy access to all the tourist sites at Koyasan. The vegetarian food was excellent. We really enjoyed seeing the early morning (6am) Buddhist ceremony. The whole area was not as busy as other parts in Japan and we loved this quiet mountain escape.

Amazing stay! Such a interesting place to stay, with great service and excellent food.

Great temple inn at koyasan. Close proximity to everything. I would definitely come back.

The best experience of our Kansai trip! Will definitely visit Sojiin again!

Beautiful place with large and comfortable Japanese style rooms. The service was impeccable and vegetarian food delicious. Great experience!

The 'staff' (monks) were excellent, from start to finish, and really added to the experience. They were attentive, warm, and friendly. The room had a typical ryokan layout and was comfortable. The (vegan) food was excellently presented, plentiful, and tasted good in the main. My only gripe is the beanbag style pillows which were pretty solid and tough to sleep on. As it was so warm I rolled up the duvet and used that as a pillow instead which meant I slept well. The opportunity to attend morning prayers was a great extra and well worth doing.