宿坊 熊谷寺(Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji)

回向院から歩いてすぐ、とても親切でフレンドリーなサービス。部屋は広くて清潔で、ヒーターも付いています。大浴場は大きいですが、一つしかないので予約が必要です。毎日宿泊者のために護摩祈祷が行われており、無料の写経も行っている。とてもおすすめのテンプルステイです！

決まり文句に聞こえたくないのですが、この場所をあまりお勧めできません。どうぞ行って、ここにいてください。食事体験、庭園、温泉、滝、そしてスタッフ、非常に美しく熱心に親切な人々など、そのすべてが素晴らしかったです。

場所には大幅なアップデートが必要です。非常に時代遅れです。要は僧侶たちとの生活を体験することですが、西洋のアメニティに慣れているとなかなか受け入れがたいものです。また、僧侶たちは最善を尽くしていますが、顧客サービスのスキルに欠けている僧侶もおり、守らなければならないルールもたくさんあります。

We made our way to Koyasan with our small group of 5 plus our guide, via a maze of trains, busy stations and platforms, a furnicular up the mountain and finally a bus to our temple stay. It was cold weather, even though it’s April. There were still a number of cherry trees blossoming- so pretty. The temple was attractive and comfortable ( if you count sleeping on the floor, sitting on the floor for meals comfortable!). Our room was heated but the rest of the temple was not so it was cool walking to the onsen and the meal room. Our room had the futon, pillows ( very uncomfortable), a low table, small TV, wifi, hanging space. Our evening meal and breakfast were traditional Japanese vegetarian and interesting food. We purchased sake for a very reasonable price with the evening meal. Beer was also available. The onsen was a good cultural experience ( and even better because I was there alone!) Our accommodation was very close to the Okunoin cemetery which is an absolute must see.

Had a wonderful stay and very interesting meals served by our hosts. The place is sparkling clean and the ambience is very relaxing.

This is a unique experience to live in a Buddhist temple for one day. Across the street you can find the beautiful Koyasan cemetery. Pure magic. The dinner and breakfast served was magnificent. We also enjoyed the spa at night. We are truly grateful for this experience.