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Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

2.5 star property

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Wind, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Garden
Japanese garden
Flower, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets
Traditional House, Garden View | Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4-3, Tenman-cho, Takayama, Gifu, 506-0025
  • Place, Takayama Jinya
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Miyagawa Morning Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Takayama Tourist Information Center
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers

Room WIND : Spacious Japanese Style Room In A Temple With A View Of The Garden

  • Sleeps 9
  • Free WiFi

Room Snow : Traditional Japanese Room, Inner Garden View , With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Wind, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Wind, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 969 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Flower, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Flower, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Snow, Private Bathroom | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Snow, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Moon | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moon

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Sakura | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sakura

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Room Sky | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Sky

  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

Room Sakura : Japanese Room NO Private Bathroom No Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Flower : Japanese Style Room In A Temple With A View Of The Garden

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Room Moon : Japanese Room NO Private Bathroom No Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Sky : Japanese Room No Garden View

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Takayama

Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Takayama Jinya and Hida Kokubunji Temple. This 5-room guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and a microwave in a common area.
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What's nearby

  • Takayama Jinya - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Miyagawa Morning Market - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Takayama Tourist Information Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Takayama Yatai Kaikan - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Takayama Station - 7 min walk
  • Shinshu - Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) - 121 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪えん卓 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brand New Day Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ナカヤマ荘 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪焼肉ハウス味蔵天国 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪弱尊 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You'll find limited parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport down comforters. Refrigerators, fans, and toothbrushes and toothpaste are also standard. Housekeeping is not available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • Ecotours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: JPY 1000

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 2 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Important information

Fees

  • A city tax may be collected at the property. The city tax ranges from JPY 100–10,000 per person, per night based on the nightly room rate. Please note that further exemptions may apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Late check-out fee: JPY 1000 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

TEMPLE HOTEL ZENKO-JI Takayama
TEMPLE ZENKO-JI Takayama
TEMPLE ZENKO-JI
TEMPLE HOTEL ZENKO JI
Temple Takayama Zenkoji
TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI Takayama
TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI Guesthouse
TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKOJI Guesthouse Takayama

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

As of May 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji on Jun 12, 2026 start from $199, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

This guesthouse is situated in Hida Takayama Onsen, just steps from Takayama Jinya, and within a 10-minute walk of Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area and Shiroyama Park. You'll also find Takayama Traditional Culture and Crafts Square and Miyagawa Morning Market less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

Does Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji have a casino on the premises?

No, Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a down comforter and slippers as well as a garden.

Does Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji.

Does Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji have connecting rooms available?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

No, you won't find accommodations with balconies at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji.

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Just a lovely unique experience. The staff are extremely helpful and responsive, the various temple experiences are great, and the overall atmosphere is extremely relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is such a special place to stay - a temple in a beautiful town in the mountains, incredibly comfortable and well looked after. We met some lovely people - both monks and other visitors. Our room had the most peaceful view too. We extended a night and I would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crissy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interesting! Rooms were traditional and simple…as we expected. Had a delightful conversation with the resident Monk!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience to stay in a temple hotel. Events, such as, prayers and meditation available in the temple for guests. Central location and walking distance to shops, restaurants and places of interest. Traditional bedroom with tatami mat floors and a zen garden in the middle. Staff are very helpful and welcoming. Social area with tea, coffee, fridge, microwave etc. also available. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war wunderschön, für zwei Nächte in diesem zauberhaften Tempel übernachten zu dürfen. Die Menschen sind wundervoll und wir sind sehr dankbar für diese Erfahrung. Ganz besonders haben uns das Morgengebet und die Meditation und Gespräche mit dem Mönch und den anderen lieben Menschen gerührt. Danke für diese einzigartige Erfahrung! Auch das Onigiri-Zubereiten hat so viel Spaß gemacht und die Miso Suppe war die beste überhaupt! Unsere Onigiri haben auch großartig geschmeckt und wir haben dazu noch viel gelernt. Danke für alles!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Very cool place to stay. Everyone is very nice and the activities are rewarding. While it wasn't a problem for us -- there are realities to the moon room if you choose it. It's cold, but there are heated blankets and space heaters. You can hear everything outside very clearly, and there is a prayer and meditation service from 7 to 9 that will be very audible as you are in a room directly connected to these services. If you don't plan to attend the services and you are a light sleeper that wants to sleep in, heed this advice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible and unique experience to stay at this property! It was VERY VERY cold though (mid Feb). No real heating aside from space heaters dispersed around the temple. We are Canadians and used to the cold and at times it was uncomfortable. Despite this, we’d stay again. Our kids loved the rice ball making class and we did the spirit awakening experience as well which was very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best part of our stay was the bedroom location. We had shakara room which is in the front and most private. There are rooms that have to walk either across the temple for shared bathroom or right next to the bathroom where there may be more noise. Not a fan of the only one bathroom. And water provided would have been nice. Showers have to be scheduled on time board since it is shared. Nice host and clean. Towels need improvement. Quality and quantity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay - we read some reviews that suggested our room would be cold or bright but it was neither. There were heaters in the room and also thick curtains. Was great to have a fully equipped kitchen in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

An excellent experience

Beautiful setting in a monastery. We were greeted with tea and shown around. They staff and monks were very friendly and encouraged us to attend the morning ceremony, which we did. The bedding was Japanese futons with a soft top layer and electric blankets. Hard but acceptable. As should be expected, the monastery is old and not well insulated. The heater was running full blast trying to keep the room at 18. There are no chairs in the room but there is a cosy shared lounge and kitchen. You can make meals and breakfast. Coffee and tea are provided. The bathroom is shared. There are only two for all the guests one with toilet and sink and other with sink, shower and bath (very pretty design - this can be “reserved” for over an hour by rooms). I did have to wait quite a while on one occasion to use the toilet room while people were brushing their teeth etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Temple Hotel Zenkoji was so much more than I could have ever expected. The staff were super attentive & welcoming, the location was central & extremely walkable, and the experience of staying inside a buddhist temple cannot be matched! Having a kitchen and private soaking tub was an added bonus. The monk that was staying for a few days even led a ceremony, and there are more activities within the hotel itself. I woke up every morning in disbelief where I was. While I've been to Japan many times, this was one of the most memorable experiences.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a beautiful, peaceful place to stay...wonderful staff, close to all tourist attractions and conveniences. Loved Ramayana!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Anastasya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Vacation in Japan

Very unique experience for sure. We stayed during Autumn festival so the rooms with the private bathroom and garden were already booked. But our room was great as well, bedding is warm and comfortable. Sleeping on the floor, no TV or tables. There is A/C, power outlets and wifi though in the room. We didn't have problems using shared bathroom and shower, which you have to sign up for. We explored the hidden passage under the temple. And enjoyed the Singing Bowl experience. Temple interior is gorgeous and we could see it as much and often as we wanted since our room was just a door apart from it. Personnel was nice, friendly and helpful. It's a bit too pricey but it probably was because of the holiday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Certainly unique in temple setting. I stayed two nights and there was no service in the room the whole period. I would have appreciated the option of a chair, as well as sitting in the floor. I clearly had not appreciated what the experience would be like.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

ASI, San Francisco

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and calm setting, relaxing place to stay. Small but adequate kitchen, bath, and sitting areas. My preference was to use the local sentou for bathing, Spa House Yutopia, 5 min walk. Monday -Wed are quite in Takayama, but on weekends the old part of town comes to life. Takayama is walkable from Zenko-ji. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had one of the 2 rooms at the very front of the building, which unfortunately was very loud in the early morning due to traffic and generally people walking past/visiting the temple. The other issue was that there was a large group staying in the other rooms and as our room door was at the entrance hall, upon leaving they were very loud and even blocked our door with their suitcases and bags so we couldn’t get out. Not the temples fault, but maybe a good idea to tell the other guests there is a room directly aside this area before they check in and out? Having said all of this, it’s genuinely a privilege to stay here. The room looked directly at the temple steps once you slid back the doors, the staff were great and the shared facilities were 5 star. If you get get a garden room do it. Still a great stay, but a bit more detail needed if you’re at the front 2 rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

HelenFeltovich, Park City, Utah, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazingly kind and helpful. Miwa is so charming and kind! She even invited us to join her friends at a local festival, which was the high point of our stay in Takayama.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must stay Zenkoji-Ji takayama for a great tradtion

Fabulous stay at Zenkoji-Ji temple , the serenity was peaceful and we were able to cook a meal without any fuss. Great secure location, staff attentive, amenities adequate . Our room was warm and cosy with the addition of electric blankets, soft pillows and fluffy doonas .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying temple was really unique experience. Renovation was done really nicely; traditional rooms were kept in good confition, and modern bathroom and laundry unit etc was installed. Very stykish yet blending well with original units. Quality of amenity was really nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fabio F

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Imersão em uma hospedagem dentro de um tempo japones. Atendentes muito cordiais
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Magnifique à tout niveau, merci beaucoup!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025