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Stayed at Kongo Sanmaiin during our stay at Koya-san. Great location with walking distance from the nearest bus stop. Basic, but spacious rooms for three persons; quite and serene ambience with the temple just across the road. Vegetarian Japanese breakfast was good. Attended the morning prayers as well, though for a non-Japanese, you can't understand what is being told during the prayers and the sermon. Overall, it was a memorable experience during our one day stay at Koya-san.

房间很大，面对庭院，屋内有卫生间，还有公共浴汤可以体验，早课不要错过，寺内有很多国宝级的古迹文物，精进料理很棒！

Perched on the top of a hill with a slight slope, Kongo Sanmaiin is a tranquil retreat. A short 10min walk from the bus stop, there are also several renowned eateries and souvenir stores nearby. When I arrived, a bespectacled monk greeted me warmly, graciously acceding to my request to store my luggage while I explored the little temple town of Koyasan. While the temple closed its doors at 5.30pm, the guest accommodation was just opposite and open 24 hours, which was great if you wanted to do the Okunoin or stargazing night tours, or just wanted to stay out late. I was very relieved to hear this as all the shukubos had a curfew from 9 or 10pm. What I also loved were the hot baths, one for each gender, that helped in winding down after a long day of walking. Do note, that the bath lights switch off automatically at 9pm, though the hot water and doors still remain available to use (you can use your phone light if you wish) The room was essentially like a ryokan room and I was grateful that there was a heater and a en-suite toilet. I might have been allergic to the heater as I kept sneezing and my nose was running before I fell asleep. Despite that, I slept well. I chose to sleep a little longer since the morning prayer service was optional. I was woken up by the temple staff for the shojin ryori breakfast, which was included in my booking. Though I am not vegetarian, I was eagerly looking forward to my meal, as I had such a delightful experience at a tofu restaurant the day before. It was served in a large room with other guests. Needless to say, I savoured every morsel and was left satisfied by the simple, yet delicious fare. I am both fascinated and in deep admiration at how vegetarian cuisine can be so scrumptious and possess such deep flavour. Dinner options around Koyasan are limited as most restaurants are closed in the evenings but there are several izakayas and restaurants still open. There’s also a FamilyMart for the budget option. As I collected my bag, I felt a great reluctance to leave, having immensely enjoyed my experience at Koyasan and Sanmaiin. A fantastic combo of quiet, convenience and hospitality!

The temple is located quite deep, and the staff are very patient and friendly. The morning Buddhist activities are very distinctive, and the surroundings are very quiet. The facilities are also very complete and new

服务很周到。有干净的汤池可以泡澡。寺院是文化遗产，感觉很好。