Jokiin Reviews

The location is very good, clean and tidy, morning classes are relatively simple, and there are no activities such as meditation, scripture reading, and worship. Overall, it is perfectly fine as a hotel for accommodation, but it does not have much of a temple atmosphere.

You have to live this experience. Everything is notable about this accommodation: the friendliness of the staff, beautiful facilities in perfect condition, the food that is spectacular, the traditional baths and the morning ceremony. You don't have to miss anything! It is also perfectly located

Very nice place

房間相當不錯，院內環境幽雅，本來想訂福智院，因沒房間了➕由於巴士改線路，過去較遠，所以果斷選擇常喜院，出門左轉就是壇上伽藍，過馬路左斜前方就是金剛峯寺，馬路對面就是停車場和巴士站，後來我們去和歌山就沒有再去坐電鐵，而是直接坐了南海巴士，直達和歌山遊艇城（黑潮市場），非常方便，強烈建議住此

位置好環境也好，去哪都方便，對面有家不錯的餐廳，

洗澡不方便，要去公共浴池，環境優美

As an overall experience this was 5/5. The room was spacious with both AC and a kerosene heater (which we needed) as it was freezing. Safe in the room as they are not able to be locked. The staff are very attentive and the facilities are very clean. Dinner was vegetarian and buffet style which was served in your room. It was great to experience all of the Japanese foods. Futon mattresses were made on the floor by the staff and had warm doonas and blankets. Shared bathroom was a bit of an issue if you had to get up at night and walk to the bathroom in the cold. The monk who did the morning prayers was such a warm person making us feel very welcomed. Loved the chanting, ritual and symbols used the prayer ceremony. This was followed by a buffet breakfast served in the community dining room. They accommodated for the older ones of us with chairs if you could not sit on the floor to eat breakfast. Again, vegetarian traditional Japanese food. The Zen garden was peaceful but not attended to like some of the other gardens we had seen. A definite bucket list experience.

I stayed at this temple accommodation to immerse myself in the culture of Japan. It was fine but not worth the expense. It was quite a lot of money for one night and even though the traditional room was fine, unfortunately, the food was a disappointment. I expected to try unfamiliar foods but it was just ok. I stayed at a ryokan elsewhere for half the price and the food was a higher standard. The morning prayers were ok but in retrospect probably not really my thing. A day trip to Koyasan would have suited me better. The best thing about the place was the kind lady that greeted us. She was lovely and kind.

Koyasan is the best place you will visit in Japan, and the staff here at Jokiin were absolutely lovely. They really care about the people who come to visit, and are incredibly kind and welcoming. Plus, the fact that it is truly beautiful is always a bonus. Strongly recommend.

It was a very comfortable and wonderful lodging. The receptionist was very responsive. The consideration is also great. It's right in front of Kongobuji Temple, so it's very easy to access. Convenient to go anywhere. The food is also delicious. The morning work experience was also a very good experience. The chief priest's story was also very nice, and he even communicated in English to foreign customers. I think it was a good experience for all participants. I was able to take photos freely inside the temple, and the chief priest was very chatty, so I had fun taking photos with him. I think everyone at this temple has a wonderful personality. I was able to have my meals in my room and relax. At the bathhouse, rules were explained to foreigners with illustrations written in English and Japanese. It also showed how to wear a yukata. It was posted in an easy-to-understand place, so I think foreign customers will read it as well. It was a wonderful inn with thoughtfulness and hospitality. I would definitely like to go again. Check-out is at 10:00, so I was grateful that the shops and temples were open at that time. I really recommend this place.