Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin
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Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin

Motoyoshicho 657, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture, 380-0851, Japan
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A stay at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin places you in the heart of Nagano, a 1-minute drive from Zenko-ji Temple and 9 minutes from Nagano City Museum. This guesthouse is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Togakushi Shrine.Show More
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Highlights
Lots to do
Ideal location
Delicious breakfast
Free parking
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ParkingFree
Spa
Luggage storage
Restaurant
Conference room
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Fax/copying service
Japanese
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Property Description
A stay at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin places you in the heart of Nagano, a 1-minute drive from Zenko-ji Temple and 9 minutes from Nagano City Museum. This guesthouse is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Togakushi Shrine.
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4.1/5
Very Good
Cleanliness4.1
Amenities4.0
Location4.3
Service4.1
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Surroundings
Train: Zenkōjishita Station
(850m)
Train: Nagano Station
(3.8 km)
Landmarks: Zenkōji Nakamise Street
(150m)
Landmarks: Sammon Gate, Zenkōji temple
(170m)
Landmarks: Kyōzō Sūtra House, Zenkōji Temple
(180m)
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1 King bed
Has window
Non-smoking
City view
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(16 Square Meters) [Standard][Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]
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(16 Square Meters) [Standard][Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]

Non-smoking
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[No Window] (13 Square Meters) [Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]
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[No Window] (13 Square Meters) [Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]

No window
Non-smoking
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Special (33 Square Meters) [Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]
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Special (33 Square Meters) [Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]

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Western-Style Corner King Bed (9 Square Meters) [Twin Room][Non-Smoking]
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Western-Style Corner King Bed (9 Square Meters) [Twin Room][Non-Smoking]

Has window
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(25 Square Meters) [Superior][Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]
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(25 Square Meters) [Superior][Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]

Non-smoking
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Separate (17 Square Meters) [Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]
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Separate (17 Square Meters) [Japanese Room][Non-Smoking]

Non-smoking
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4.1/5
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9 reviews
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  • Cleanliness4.1
  • Amenities4
  • Location4.3
  • Service4.1
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The location is convenient for visiting Zenkoji Temple, with a peaceful neighborhood atmosphere. Guests appreciate the warm hospitality and English-speaking guidance at breakfast and tours.
B‍e‍n‍ ‍S‍m‍a‍r‍t
March 4, 2025
Awkward is the word I would use to describe our recent stay, I understand this isn’t a hotel, and hotel service should not be expected. However, given the price differential between staying at a traditional stay such as Yakouin, and staying in a similar, self-served AirBnB, I don’t think the price is justified. Better explanations about the service, including having a welcome sheet in English would be a great start, as this place is listed on international travel sites, it’s important to make international travellers feel welcome in the stay. Was also disappointed to see Foreign guests had to pay a deposit for the room, but noticed Japanese guests didn’t have to pay a deposit.
G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
April 2, 2024
Our family with three generations very much enjoyed the food, bath, and hospitality at Yakuoin. We have very little Japanese, but felt welcome and had an English speaking guide for the morning service and tour at Zenkoji Temple.
W‍e‍i‍ ‍L‍e
February 15, 2024
This place is ~5mins walk from Zenkoji temple. neighborhood is peaceful at night. Shoes to be removed outside the accommodation. Rooms are on the 2nd floor so you'll have to carry your luggage up (there's no lift). Room (with window) is huge. You'll have to head downstairs to use the shared toilet and shared onsen (no toilet inside the room). We were only allowed 30mins of onsen time for 2 pax - couples weren't allowed to use the onsen concurrently so we had to go one after another (i'm not sure if the instructions got lost in translation..). Felt very rushed so i didnt really get to enjoy the onsen experience, but overall was nice and clean. Interesting 6.30am tour around the area and within the temple itself, followed by a simple vegetarian breakfast (porridge with omakase-styled sides with miso soup) back at the accommodation. The morning tour lasted from 6.30am - 8.30am. The accommodation provided a fleece blanket to each pax to bring to Zenkoji temple to keep us warm during the morning praying ceremony. We went on 30 Dec and it was SO COLD. Overall interesting experience but accommodation price is pretty steep IMO.
爱‍楽‍比
February 16, 2025
This hotel has a very cute door control rule, that is, we cannot come back after 9 o'clock in the evening, because after 9 o'clock, the door of the hotel will be locked, and we can't come back or go out. Then please note that the bathroom in the hotel is shared. There are many toilets, but there is only one shower room for bathing and it is shared by men and women, so friends who want to book should pay attention to the above two points. Apart from these two points, this is a very special hotel with a lot of accommodation memories, delicious udon noodles, not too small rooms, very exquisite and cute breakfast, and friendly staff.
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A‍n‍o‍n‍y‍m‍o‍u‍s‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
February 5, 2025
The hotel is very close to Zenkoji Temple on foot. It is a very special experience to attend the morning class at 6:30 in the morning. Transportation: Across the road from Nagano Station, the buses to the city are all at the station entrance (both 1 and 7 are OK for Zenkoji. I took 1 bus which is closer. I bought the ticket before getting off). After getting off the bus, you can walk to the hotel in a few minutes. Hotel service: There was a Japanese waiter on the night we went there, but it was difficult to find someone if something happened. Hotel food: We booked a one-night stay and two meals. Although they were all vegetarian, they tasted surprisingly good. In addition, I ordered grape juice for my daughter, which tasted special in beige. Hotel facilities: You can't ask for too much from the facilities of the shukubo. Try not to bring luggage. We stayed in a Japanese-style room on the third floor. If you bring luggage, it will be very difficult to carry it up the stairs by yourself. Plug: There is no USB, please bring enough two plugs; Toilet: Only on the first floor, no room, you need to run down every time if you live upstairs; Washing: Only in the bathroom on the first floor and near the men's bath, it is relatively simple, and there are no face wash and skin care products. Although the room has air conditioning and a gas stove, the overall temperature is not high and it is a bit cold, but surprisingly, the tatami is very warm. I looked at it and it turned out to be Nishikawa's down quilt. The hotel basically has a curfew at 9 pm. Temple sightseeing: Buy a 1200 pass for Zenkoji Temple at the hotel. Volunteers will lead you to the temple for morning classes at 6:30 in the morning. As an experience, it is very good, but remind you to dress warmly. The time for listening to the chanting is a bit long. My feet are sore from the cold. The volunteers finish at about 8:30. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, you can go to Zenkoji Temple to buy amulets and worship on your own. There are many souvenirs and food, as well as Starbucks on the street directly opposite the main temple. If you are not very tired, you can walk back to Nagano. We encountered heavy snow when we returned to the temple after breakfast. It felt very good. I wish you all a happy trip.
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G‍u‍e‍s‍t‍ ‍U‍s‍e‍r
June 12, 2022
Available on weekdays in early June 2022 during the exhibition period. In order to attend in the morning, it is necessary to stay at Zenkoji Shukubo, but there is no room for one person. I had no choice. The normal accommodation fee is 6000 to 8000 yen. Is it because of one room for one person? 18000 yen with breakfast. It exceeded 21,000 yen with the Shojin cuisine for dinner. The vegetarian cuisine is poor. The tempura is soggy. Boiled food that doesn't taste like dashi at all, and soba salad with a bad dressing. The presentation is just like that, but what was delicious was the ready-made sesame tofu and the barely warm kenchin soup. On top of that, the husband at the next table was drinking alcohol, so I ordered the rice to come later, but I forgot about it and put it in front of him once. Popped on my table. Alas, I raised a voice of protest, but the young woman who served me went without knowing. Because she wasn't wearing a work uniform. It may not have been a full-time staff, but the treatment is the worst. There was also corona, and the season was disgusting. It seems that the temple lodging is different from an ordinary inn as a cover, and I got angry. The food tastes bad and if you pay 3000yen for this quality, you'd be better off eating out. Although the room was spacious and comfortable. In order to participate in the morning affairs, we have to meet in front of the entrance at 4:00 in the morning. The walls were thin and I could hear the conversation next door and the sound of the TV, so I couldn't fall asleep easily 💦 Even though we gathered at 4:00 in the morning, the arrangement of the prayer content of the person who accepted from outside was bad. It seems that the exchange on the phone the day before was not reflected. There is a waiting time of about 30 minutes. As a result, it affected the seating of the breakfast. The guide was very attentive. It must be a problem on the lodging side. The young shortcut who was in charge of check-in was also very pleasant. It was very disappointing. Please use it without expecting anything 💦 I would like you to study again at the minimum. I'm a sole proprietor myself, so this might be a concern. Shukubo is a temple, so if you don't think it has anything to do with hospitality. Isn't it against the teachings of Buddha? It was a pity that Mr. Zenkoji's rank was lowered. No repeats.
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Cuisine: Japanese
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Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–19:00
Check-out: Before 10:00

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Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cribs and Extra Beds
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Breakfast
TypeVegan, Vegetarian
StyleA la carte
AgeFee
Adult
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Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets
Pets are not allowed

Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.

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Property Description

  • Opened: 2009
  • Renovated: 2009
  • Number of Rooms: 12
A stay at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin places you in the heart of Nagano, a 1-minute drive from Zenko-ji Temple and 9 minutes from Nagano City Museum. This guesthouse is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Togakushi Shrine.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and extra futon mattress (complimentary) can be requested.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin?

The check-in time at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin is 15:00-19:00 and the check-out time is 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin?

No, pets are not allowed at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin.

Does Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin provide breakfast?

Yes, Guests staying at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Vegan, Vegetarian.

How much does it cost to stay at Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin?

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What is the cancellation policy for Zenkoji Temple Yakuoin?

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About This Property

Nearest Train StationZenkōjishita Station
Distance to Train Station0.85KM
Average Price FromAED719
Hotel Star Rating3