Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 99 reviews.
christopheryM5886SK
Solo · February 2026
“Second time at Jokiin”
+This is my second time coming to Koya-san and staying at Jokiin - this time in the winter. The coldness was rather brutal to say the least, but the company and hospitality of everyone at the temple is warm and made it bearable. Also I always look forward to the Shojin Ryori cuisine served here. It's a good change of pace to not feel bad after indulging on heavy foods.
Themedic
Couple · November 2025
“Basic Ryokan”
+A very basic Ryokan. No en-suite. Just Japanese food with no other choice. The rooms were basic with futons and heaters which were needed. It is a great position for Koyasan.
+This was one of THE best experiences I have ever had in all of my travels, including the two weeks in Japan. I struggled to decide which temple lodging to choose in Koyasan, and I am so glad I went with Joki-in. The check-in experience was wonderful, welcoming and helpful staff. They tour you through the entire property and help you adjust to temple life. Our room was bigger than every hotel we stayed in in Japan and a private bathroom (most the other temples do not have this) - sold!!! The garden, and bath, were so relaxing to enjoy. I actually had the bath to myself! The location is superb and the curfew is 10pm, which is great since most temples in Koyasan are 9pm! I found the food to be delicious and unique and sleeping on the floor extremely comfortable! I loved everything about this, just wish we could have done 2 nights here (but the price didn't allow for that!) If you aren't sure which temple to choose, choose this one!
adventurerfoodie
Family · July 2025
“Utterly delightful experience”
+An exquisite, calming and soul enriching experience. This Buddhist temple offers various types of traditional rooms where you sleep on futon mattresses on the floor. I was a little apprehensive about how comfortable this would be but to my surprise I had a delightful nights sleep and woke up feeling very refreshed. This could have been due to the Buddhist vegetarian dinner (served in our room) which was utterly delicious, or the serene nature of the temple itself or both! Early morning prayers with the monks was really special as was the traditional breakfast served in the dining room. We stayed in the Garden room as it offered an en-suite, all other rooms have shared facilities. The stay was expensive but this in our view was an utterly delightful experience.
+Way overpriced for what it was. While the garden and the services were good, it’s not a working temple for monks. It’s more like an inn for tourists in a temple structure. The morning Buddhist service gave me the feeling that it was just catered for tourists. By all means check out Koyasan during the day but you would be better off staying outside the mountain for a fraction of the cost. There’s nothing extra zen about staying at this place.
“Belle étape”
+Tres beau sejour atypique Repas et petit déjeuner vegetarien japonais abondant et soigné Cérémonie du matin interessante et inituation bienveillante au Bouddhisme . Passer une nuit à Koyasan permet de profiter du calme et du grand site situe juste à côté Onsen agreable
“Interessante Erfahrung mit Buddhismus”
+Der Aufenthalt in Jokiin ist nicht mit dem Aufenthalt in einem Hotel vergleichbar, es war eine interessante Erfahrung in einem Kloster zu übernachten, aber diese Erfahrung muss nicht wiederholt werden. Das Kloster selbst war sehr schön und die Mönche sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
+Had a good one night stay here. I was worried it wouldn’t be enough time to see everything i wanted too, but it turned out to be perfect. You can drop off your luggage before and after you check in which is really nice. Highlights for me were the public bath, and morning ceremony.
Christiane
Family · August 2024
+Koyasan is a lovely place and a must-see in Japan. As can be expected from a temple lodging, accommodation is pricey compared to what you get in a hotel of the same price but this is fine for me. Food was great, staff was friendly. I personally would have appreciated in the description a mention that the Deluxe room doesn’t have a window (as this is very uncommon for European standards and with a price of >1400 Euro I didn’t expect it). One point of serious criticism: the large Italian travel groups used the public bath without showering first…no adherence to the rules even during the morning ceremony during which 15/25 participants took photos and filmed behind the master’s back. I wonder why they bother to attend if they don’t respect the rules and spoil the experience for everyone else attending. Even their tour guide filmed. Very awkward. Otherwise a great place to stay!
+Great place to stay. Ceremony in the morning also in English.