Sojiin
Sojiin
Sojiin, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodations in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan. For dinner and breakfast, we offer gluten-free vegetarian cuisine. Sojiin is 26 mi from Sakai. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 25 mi from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Property highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Public Bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
Michael
United States“The staff was exceedingly friendly, the accommodation beautiful and comfortable, the food delicious. I wish I had stayed longer.”
Aleksey United States“Excellent for experience, and probably even better in spring and summer with garden. We stayed one night in a busy time but had a wonderful dinner and experience here, early morning prey was something special to see and participate in it. Onsen...”
Lo United States“Carefully prepared and beautifully presented meals. All was supposed to be gluten-free at the inn, but as a person who is GF, I did receive a few items that were different from my non-GF friends. That confused me. Elegant tatami matted room...”- Charean United States“Excellent experience. The setting and room are beautiful. The staff kind and helpful. The food is excellent (I am not a vegan, but enjoyed it anyway). It seemed like we were in such an authentic Japanese place. It was a great change from...”
Sally
Canada“The location in Koyasan was perfect. The morning prayers and breakfast was truly an experience not to be missed. Beautiful spa facility available for bath.”- Lesley
Australia“This hotel was impressive with a grand entrance, ornate furniture in the foyer and a really old wisteria growing in the front yard that had a trunk as big as a sizeable tree. We were welcomed with tea and given an explanation of the hotel and...” - Ardel United States“Very convenient location. Vegetarian dinner and breakfast were both beautifully presented and delicious.”
- JJoanna Australia“Lovely room with gorgeous garden outlook. Liked our veranda table. We enjoyed sharing a tea and resting there before dinner. Toilet and basin facilities good. It was quiet at night and we enjoyed looking over the night lights in garden.”
Justin United States“Beautiful temple grounds, very comfortable rooms and excellent facilities. Staff is very professional and attentive. I needed an early checkout so they helped make me breakfast earlier and drove me to the station very promptly. I stayed in a...”
Monica United States“Good location, easy access from the station. The room was cozy and the staff was nice. Definitely a different experience worth to try at least once”
Area info
Amenities of SojiinGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
Outdoors
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Living Area
- Sitting area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Street parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Hypoallergenic room available
- Heating
- Chapel/Shrine
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Public Bath
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
House rulesSojiin takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guest house.
Guests arriving after check-in hours must inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.
Halal food is available upon request.
Guests who wish to have a meal at the property must make a request directly to the property by 13:00 on their day of arrival.
Meals served at the property are all vegan and do not contain eggs or meat.
Guests with children must inform the property at time of booking, as child rates are applicable. Please specify how many children will be staying with you and their respective ages in the special request box.
Guests must check in by 17:00:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.
