Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 114 reviews.
Colin
Japan · Group of friends · November 2026
“Really memorable and enjoyable trip and would love to return. Thank you!”
+Everything was phenomenal. The welcoming hosts, the very spacious tatami room and guest quarters, the dining room layout and excellent wagyu nabe dinner, the open bar, and last but not least the first class tour of the temple itself by the priest. The gardens, steps and carp pond are also very picturesque.
−The only downside was it was a little hard to find in the dark, and we took a wrong turning along the way. The room can get cold in November so make sure to set the air con.
Chris
Japan · Couple · October 2026
“Zen hotel - a must for residents and visitors alike”
+Wonderful zen temple with large rooms, good food and sublime zazen meditation experience. Quite a long way from the station.Nearby visit the Daruma Temple to keep the Zen spirit going
−I could not keep the monkey off my back in zazen for more than a minute at a time
Chui Lee
Singapore · Couple · October 2026
“traditional yet modern Ryokan next to temple”
+traditional yet modern feeling Ryokan, very welcoming to foreigners, staff very friendly and speak simple English. very zen atmosphere once we enter the Ryokan, we started speaking softly too so as not to disturb the peace. we had the Ryokan all to ourselves, highly recommend to have the dinner and breakfast sets, enjoy the beautiful set meals leisurely. the temple is right next door, can enjoy some meditation in the morning before breakfast or just walk the grounds and view the koi pond. really great place to just relax and refresh away from the buzz of the city.
−nothing actually, but just note this is a bit off the tourist track, better to have a car and just prepare to chill and zen.
Jennifer
Australia · Solo · June 2026
“Nourished body, mind and spirit.”
+The perfect place to unwind and recover from jetlag for this female solo traveller heading back from the Arctic to Australia. Tendou picked me up from Takasaki train station, an easy shinkasen trip from Tokyo Central station. On arrival, I felt tension melt away. Birds were singing and inside gentle music was playing. Tendou has some English but I don’t speak Japanese which limited communication a bit but everyone was welcoming, helpful and responsive. I meditated, copied some sutras, bathed, went on walks and on one 15 minute bike ride past the paddy fields, I saw a fox, huge dragonfly, two cranes and a small snake (not poisonous and a sign of financial fortune according to Tendou!) The traditional Japanese dinners were superb and I enjoyed learning about the beautiful Zen Buddhist Samurai temple which has been in Tendou’s family for generations.
−I liked the bed on the floor as I wanted a true Japanese experience but be aware it is very firm.
Marion
France · Solo · May 2026
+The place was stunning, both beautiful and peaceful, and the team made us feel very welcome. I would recommand it to anyone looking for a unique experience in Japan.
Stiegler
Austria · Couple · May 2026
+Everyone was very nice and the food was excellent. It has a very calm and relaxing atmosphere. It's perfect for winding down a bit.
Noriko
Japan · Family · October 2026
“落ち着いた時間を提供していただいて有難うございました。”
+部屋が大変広くて驚いた。清潔で良かった。テレビがないのはいい事ですね。立派な鯉が素晴らしいです。歴史のある鬼瓦や本堂もすばらしかったです。なによりもご住職のお父様とお話しできたことが一番印象に残っています。誕生日記念の宿泊先に選んで良かったです。
−お茶 コーヒーなどの無料サービスは有り難かったが、それを部屋まで運ぶのは遠くて大変だった。
Marion
Netherlands · Family · September 2026
“Amazing stay at a wonderful location”
+The whole experience was great. You feel very welcome and nothing is too much for the owner/monk and staff. I am not a futon fan, but part of the experience it was good to sleep on. The temple and the history behind it is beautiful. We sincerely recommend to stay at least 2 nights here and wake up early to attend the meditations. A special thanks to the owner for what he has done for us, really appreciated!
Jerneja
Slovenia · Group of friends · August 2026
+Udobna soba, s tatamiji. Prijazen gostitelj. Zelo okusni obroki. Meditacija v templu. Vrt in zunanja kada.
Azuki
Japan · Couple · July 2026
“また宿泊したいです。ありがとうございました。”
+とても穏やかに過ごせました。もっとお寺について学んでみたいと思いました。ご飯も美味しく、アットホームな雰囲気で人も良かったです。