Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji

“Lovely Koyasan temple lodging”

A must do experience and overnight trip if staying in Osaka or Kyoto. Our room was in the temple, which opened out with a view of the garden. We booked a family room with some extra space but could probably get by without the extra space even with luggage. Upon our arrival, the monk who greeted us … Mais

A must do experience and overnight trip if staying in Osaka or Kyoto. Our room was in the temple, which opened out with a view of the garden. We booked a family room with some extra space but could probably get by without the extra space even with luggage. Upon our arrival, the monk who greeted us served us tea at the table while walking us through information for our stay. The food, while strictly vegetarian, was quite tasty and filling. The morning prayer service and fire ceremony was an incredible cultural experience and provided a glimpse into the life of a Buddhist monk. Right next to the bus stop. Overall excellent place to stay in Koyasan.

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“Experiência maravilhosa com nosso pequeno grupo Intrepid”

Seguimos para Koyasan com nosso pequeno grupo de 5 pessoas mais nosso guia, através de um labirinto de trens, estações e plataformas movimentadas, um furnicular subindo a montanha e, finalmente, um ônibus para nossa estadia no templo. Estava frio, mesmo sendo abril. Ainda havia várias cerejeiras em… Mais

Seguimos para Koyasan com nosso pequeno grupo de 5 pessoas mais nosso guia, através de um labirinto de trens, estações e plataformas movimentadas, um furnicular subindo a montanha e, finalmente, um ônibus para nossa estadia no templo. Estava frio, mesmo sendo abril. Ainda havia várias cerejeiras em flor - tão bonitas. O templo era atraente e confortável (se contar dormir no chão, sentar no chão para refeições confortáveis!). Nosso quarto era aquecido, mas o resto do templo não, então foi legal caminhar até o onsen e a sala de refeições. Nosso quarto tinha futon, travesseiros (muito desconfortáveis), mesa baixa, TV pequena, wi-fi, espaço para pendurar. Nossa refeição noturna e café da manhã eram vegetarianos japoneses tradicionais e comida interessante. Compramos saquê por um preço muito razoável com o jantar. Cerveja também estava disponível. O onsen foi uma boa experiência cultural (e ainda melhor porque eu estava lá sozinho!) Nossa acomodação era muito perto do cemitério de Okunoin, que é imperdível.

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“Interesting experience at a temple”

Kumagaiji is a temple where you can stay. You sleep in a very spacious Ryokan-style room. Bathrooms and onsen are shared, but very clean. You share your dinner and breakfast with the rest of the tourists, eating the typical (vegetarian) meals that the monks eat. You can also attend the religious ce… Mais

Kumagaiji is a temple where you can stay. You sleep in a very spacious Ryokan-style room. Bathrooms and onsen are shared, but very clean. You share your dinner and breakfast with the rest of the tourists, eating the typical (vegetarian) meals that the monks eat. You can also attend the religious ceremony they do early in the morning (6am). The temple is next to the cemetery (a must-see!) And as it is a small town you can walk everywhere. I was hoping it would be a less "touristy" mink. It is not so much a temple where tourists are integrated with the monks, it is a temple turned into a tourist hotel. You eat in a dining room where there are only tourists. Religious activity is aimed at the tourists.

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“very good location on Mt. Koya”

Kumagaiji has a very good location on Mt. Koya close til bus stops, the graveyard and the rest of the town. the staff are very polite and helpfull and the welcome on arrival was good and personale and everything was ready I can recommend attending the morning prayer and fire ceremony.