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Buddhist Temple

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

Photo Gallery
Shojoshin-in (courtesy of PC, Mexico City, Mexico)
Shojoshin-in
Shojoshin-in (courtesy of PC, Mexico City, Mexico)
Shojoshin-in
Shojoshin-in
Japanese Garden at Shojoshin-in
Japanese Garden at Shojoshin-in (courtesy of PC, Mexico City, Mexico)
Hallway inside Shojoshin-in
Inside Shojoshin-in
Guest Room at Shojoshin-in (courtesy of PC, Mexico City, Mexico)
Guest Room at Shojoshin-in
Guest Room at Shojoshin-in
Guest Room at Shojoshin-in
Guest Room at Shojoshin-in
"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)
"Hanare" (Private Guest Residence)

Shojoshin-in Shukubo

Location: Mount Koya, Wakayama Prefecture

Welcome to Shojoshin-in Shukubo. This large traditional Buddhist Temple is one of the oldest temples on Koyasan (Mt 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.

Check-in Time: All guests must check in by 17:00 (5:00 PM). If you are unable to check in by 17:00 the temple will not be able to receive you and your reservation will be canceled.

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

Shojoshin-in (courtesy of PC, Mexico City, Mexico)


All prices are Per Guest (subject to change, tax not included)
Shojoshin-in
Meals	Price Per Guest Based on Double Occupancy (Based on Average Price Per Guest)
Breakfast and Dinner	Category: C, D


Please Print These Directions and Take Them With You
Shojoshin-in's Address: 556 Koyasan, Koya-cho Ito-gun, Wakayama-ken
Directions: From JR Shin-Osaka or JR Osaka train station, take the Midosuji subway line to Namba subway station, about a 15 minute subway ride. At Namba subway station, transfer to the Nankai Railway Station. It is a 1 hour 30 minute train ride on the Rapid Express train on the Nankai Koya rail line to Gokurakubashi train station. From Gokurakubashi train station, take the Koya-san cable car up Mt Koya, a 5 minute cable car ride. At the cable car station, ask for "A Guide to Koyasan" (the English map of Mt Koya) and you will see Shojoshin-in clearly marked near the entrance to Okunoin. It is about a 20 minute bus ride and the closest bus stop is Ichinohashiguchi Bus Stop.
(Check travel routes in Japan at Japanese Traffic Guide)
Japanese Address and/or Map:

Shojoshin-in

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