宿坊 金光院ほたる庵

“An hotel room inside a temple!”

Everything is perfect. It is a bit far from the center

Davide·2 недели назад

The owners were kind, the house had gardens, and the breakfast was good.

Veronica·5 месяцев назад

“This place is unique and will make your stay in Kyoto the best you could imagine so go for it. We will stay here again w”

What could you not like about this lovely property? The place sits in a very peaceful part of town and the owners are absolutely the best. From the moment we checked in, when the owners brought in an interpreter, until we checked out, we had an amazing time at Konkoin! We made beautiful, meaningful bracelets and had a lovely Japanese breakfast. We received a great snack basket and drinks in the fridge, which were refilled daily, and they noticed every detail: my family was sick, so they added a nice box of tissues and an extra trash can because we were producing more trash than usual. Staying in this amazing temple home let us experience a special time in Kyoto, as the space they’ve created has every detail taken care of, and we also enjoyed the absolutely gorgeous garden. I can’t say enough about our stay. Oh, and we were five people, so they opened up the prayer room for two of us so we wouldn’t feel cramped. The hospitality was spectacular! Don’t miss this beautiful experience. There wasn’t anything we didn’t like.

Carla·7 месяцев назад

“One of the best experiences of my life”

This lodging sits inside a sub‑temple of a larger temple complex. When you step outside you enter your own private, beautifully maintained garden, pass through the old gate, and are greeted by a stunning view of the temple grounds and its historic buildings. Honestly, it feels unreal that you’re even allowed to stay here; people buy tickets just to visit a place like this. The room itself is Japanese style with tatami floors. The shoji screens face the garden and are made with kumiko – traditional Japanese woodwork – and they’re stunning. The futons and pillows were comfortable and plush. There’s also a nice bathroom, all spotless. Overall, you can see that a lot of thought and care went into the room, as if it were built for yourself, not for someone else. The hosts are the head‑priest and his wife – the nicest people, very accommodating. They don’t speak English, but using Google Translate made communication easy, so no problems. One highlight is that you can join the morning prayer. I highly recommend joining even if you’re not Buddhist – it’s a beautiful spiritual experience. I know of other temple stays that offer a prayer, and unfortunately many reviewers say it feels fake and touristy. This was nothing like that; it felt personal and sacred. I can’t wait to return on my next holiday, and I wholeheartedly recommend this stay to anyone looking for a peaceful, authentic, and special experience.

Ksenia·10 месяцев назад

“Love this place!”

We love our stay at this 宿坊. The host family is very friendly and nice. It’s located in a quiet neighborhood, within walking distance to the Philosopher’s Path and other temples. The room is very clean and cozy, it has a private backyard, you can see beautiful maple trees through the screen and hear birds chirping in the morning. Such a wonderful experience!

Jing·11 месяцев назад