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Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

2.5 star property
A peaceful retreat in Hida Takayama Onsen where visitors can find both quiet relaxation and practical workspaces for their stay

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Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji offers a tranquil atmosphere in Hida Takayama Onsen. Travelers appreciate the beautiful garden that creates a peaceful environment. The property provides practical amenities including laundry facilities, coworking spaces, and free WiFi throughout.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
The current price is NT$3,774
NT$4,151 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4

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

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

  • Sleeps 4

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

Wind, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Washer/dryer
Down duvet
Fan
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 9 Twin Futons
  • Garden view

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

Flower, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Washer/dryer
Down duvet
Fan
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Garden view

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

Snow, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Washer/dryer
Fan
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • 463 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons
  • Garden view

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Moon | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Moon

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 5 Twin Futons

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Sakura | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Sakura

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Down duvet
Fan
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Room Sky | Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Sky

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Down duvet
Fan
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • 534 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Futons

Room Sakura : Japanese Room NO Private Bathroom No Garden View

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 3

Room Moon : Japanese Room NO Private Bathroom No Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

Quadruple Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Twin Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Family Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Down comforters, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Sky : Japanese Room No Garden View

  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, a neighborhood in Takayama, Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji is near a train station and near a boardwalk/promenade. Takayama Jinya and Nakabashi Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Shiroyama Park and Takayama Sky Park. Hida Minzoku Mura Folk Village and Shirakabe Dozogai are also worth visiting. Visit our Takayama travel guide
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4-3, Tenman-cho, Takayama, Gifu, 506-0025

What's nearby

  • Takayama Jinya showing a park
    Takayama Jinya
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Higashiyama Walking Course which includes heritage elements
    Shiroyama Park
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Miyagawa Morning Market showing shopping
    Miyagawa Morning Market
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Takayama Tourist Information Center
    12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Takayama Station
    6 min walk
  • Komaki Airport (NKM)
    145 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
  • おりじん
    5 min walk

About this property

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji

Guesthouse located in Hida Takayama Onsen
Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Luggage storage, coworking spaces, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Full-sized refrigerators/freezers, freezers, and electrical adapters/chargers

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

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

Is Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 2026/1/28, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji on 2026/2/3 start from NT$3,774, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for JPY 1000 (subject to availability).

Where is Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji located?

Located in Hida Takayama Onsen, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Takayama Jinya, Hida Kokubunji Temple, and Nakabashi Bridge. Takumikan Craft Museum and Takayama Traditional Buildings Preservation Area are also within 10 minutes. Takayama Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Temple Hotel Takayama Zenkoji Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

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

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a magical experience. Huge room. Very friendly staff. Offering of extra experiences as medidation is a plus.

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the temple-it was pristine clean, calm and very enjoyable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Haim

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

10/10 Excellent

Ying-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
體驗不一樣的住宿經驗 提供設施良好
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

SHUICHI

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

お寺体験

お寺体験がいろいろできたのはよかったです。写真に出ているお庭を鑑賞する機会がなかったのがちょっと残念かな。。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing experience - Temple Stay

I've had the most incredible time at the temple. It's a cultural immersion and I recommend it to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
良かったです！ また行きたいです！
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

KENZO

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

お寺の宿泊という素晴らしい経験/Excellent experience at Temple

日曜日の7時からのお勤め（修行）が素晴らしい体験でした。外国人の滞在が多く、それも価値はありますが、日本人にこそお勧めしたい体験です。 特に欧州に滞在した経験がある方は、キリスト教やイスラム教などのビビッとな信念のある宗教感に対して、自分の宗教感のあやふやさに劣等感を感じたりします。そうした若い頃からの漠然としたものに、ストンと落ちるような話と体験を得られました。自分探しをしていたときに何度か見聞きしていた言葉であっても、住職自身が100%の確信ではなくても、何かの赦しを得た感謝と、「伝わった」時です。 宿泊施設としても良い場所です。一軒家をシェアしている感覚なので、隣から物音が聞こえたり、挨拶しても反応するもない、外国人がいたり、そういうのが苦手な形にはお勧め出来ませんが、20代にロンドンで、多国籍の中で1ヶ月シェアハウスした時の時間が蘇り、私の中では本当に素敵な時間でした。周辺の環境含め、場所の便利さも素晴らしいですが、ビジネスホテル代わりという感じではなく、時間がある旅行、できればお勤めがある日に滞在して頂きたいです。
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir haben ein sehr großzügiges Zimmer gebucht, welches aus drei Räumen sowie privatem Badezimmer mit WC bestand. Wir konnten alle Schiebewände verstellen und die freie Sicht auf den Garten genießen (auch hier ist eine Glasfront mit Schiebetüren, die wir öffnen konnten). Die Zimmer haben Heizkörper, die sehr schnell für Wärme sorgen. Spannend ist der im Hotel liegende Tempel und die sehr angenehme Ruhe. Für uns war dieses Hotel das Highlight unserer Rundreise. Leider mussten wir einen Tag früher abreisen, weil der Typhoon Hagibis näher kam und wir weiter Richtung Westen wollten, um auf Nummer sicher zu gehen. Wir haben unsere Abreise sehr bedauert. Noch etwas zum Ort: Die Altstadt ist wunderschön und Richtung Osten gibt es auch einige sehenswerte Tempel. Am Abend findet man tolle Restaurants mit Hida-Rind (Wagyu) in fussläufiger Umgebung. Als Ausgangsort für einen Tagesausflug nach Shirakawa sehr geeignet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uniek om in een tempel te overnachten. Zeer vriendelijk personeel. Schoon. In het centrum
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Miguel Angel

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

Experiencia interesante pero cara

Tiene su gracia alojarse en las instalaciones de un templo, pero el sobreprecio es exclusivamente por eso, ya que por lo demás las instalaciones son regulares. No hay aire acondicionado, la cocina/nevera son compartidas y la recepción funciona de 9 a 21 h.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
L’accueil était parfait. La chambre flower est superbe. Exceptionnelle vue sur le jardin zen. Très calme. Matelas au sol très confortable. Les lieux invitent au calme et à la tranquillité. Inoubliable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

jerome

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

Original (mais rapport qualité prix à revoir ?)

Un temple qui fait hôtel avec des chambres tout équipées voire avec vue sur un très joli jardin zen, mais aussi 2 chambres qui partagent salle de bain et toilettes, dont la notre, la Sakura. Qui donnait sur la rue. Donc prévoir bouchons antibruit. Petite avec des matelas assez sommaires mais nous avons bien dormi. La salle de bain est vraiment très belle et nécessite de poser des créneaux de réservation sur des plages horaires spécifiques. Cela se gère plutôt bien sauf à avoir les occupants de l'autre chambre qui mettent des créneaux de 4 h de réservation !!! Ce que nous avons vécu. Cuisine partagée avec un bac de frigo par chambre, c'était bien pr le budget. Personnel plutôt accueillant, dont une personne vraiment sympa qui ayant vécu en France a bien voulu parler français tandis que nous essayons nous de parler japonais ! Vraiment agréable comme contact et cette personne était vraiment aux petits soins. Bref un séjour vraiment bien (Takayama vaut le coup et on peut faire plein de belles promenades aux alentours à coup de car), mais vu le confort de la chambre et les salles partagées, le tarif de notre chambre me paraît d un rapport qualité prix à revoir... Mais on dort ds un temple avec accès aux espaces de méditation et de prières donc ceci justifie peut être cela. C'est une expérience en tout cas !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019