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Location: Mount Koya, Wakayama Prefecture

Welcome to Shojoshin-in. This large traditional Buddhist Temple (see definition of ryokan styles below) is one of the oldest temples on Mount Koya - built 3 years before Kongobuji Temple. Shojoshin-in has Japanese style guest rooms as well as a "hanare" (private guest residence which has a private bath and toilet), Japanese-style gardens and a pond. Shojoshin-in provides shared baths for both women and men, and "shojin-ryori" or Buddhist Monk vegetarian meals are served to the guests. The early morning service is followed by a short tour of the temple's treasures (in Japanese). Unfortunately Shojoshin-in cannot make a reservation with your American Express - please use a Visa or MasterCard. If you decide to stay at Shojoshin-in, please prepare cash payment ahead of time, as they do not accept credit cards for payment (only used in case a customer does not show up). If you want to make and international ATM cash withdrawal, the local bank is open 8:45-17:00 on weekdays and 9:00-17:00 on weekends, and the post office (has 2 international ATMs) is open 8:45-18:00 on weekdays, 9:00-17:00 on Saturdays and 9:00-15:00 on Sundays (however, neither of these are close to Shojoshin-in). Thank you.

Buddhist Temple
From Guests
From Guests
4.7 points out of 5 points
Atmosphere: 4.7 Food: 4.5 Owners and Staff: 4.5 Location: 4.8 Room: 4.7

Ryokan Facilities
Guest Rooms
No	Japanese Style Room with Private Bath and Toilet Available	No	Non-Smoking Rooms
No	Japanese Style Room with Private Toilet Available	Yes	"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
Yes	Large Japanese-style Room (4 or more guests)	Yes	Towels
Hot Spring Baths
No	Shared Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Private Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (attached to Guest Room)
No	Shared Indoor Hot Spring Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Hot Spring Bath)
No	Private Hot Spring Bath in Guest Room	No	Mixed Outdoor Hot Spring Bath (Both Genders)
Normal Baths (Not Hot Spring Water)
No	Shared Outdoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	"Family Bath" (Privately Reserved Bath)
Yes	Shared Indoor Bath (Same Gender Only)	No	Mixed Outdoor Bath (Both Genders)
No	Private Outdoor Bath (attached to Guest Room)
Meals
Yes	Dinner and Breakfast Plan Available	Yes	No Meals Plan Available
Yes	Breakfast Only Plan Available
Special Meal Requests
Yes	Special Meal Requests (e.g. No Pork)	Yes	Vegetarian Meals (no fish but with fish broth)
Yes	Vegetarian Meals (with fish)	No	Western-style Breakfast
Dining Arrangements
Yes	Dinner Served in Guest Room	Yes	Breakfast Served in Guest Room
Other
English Ability of the Ryokan Staff/Owners: A Little English Spoken
Internet Connection: No Internet Connection
Parking: Free Parking
Curfew Time: 21:00
No	Pick-up Service	No	Shops and Restaurants Near Ryokan
Yes	Single Guests	Yes	Children under 12 Years Old Allowed
No	Pay with a Credit Card