Good experience

很特別的一次旅程

服務很好，但房間都沒有空調/冷氣，夏天入住非常熱，有一個電風扇可以吹，但不足以消暑，付了很貴一晚的房費（3500港幣左右），但是hotels.com沒有提示此住宿沒有冷氣，誰也不會去特意詢問幾千港幣一晚的住宿是否有冷氣，結果入住到房間了才知道房間好像蒸桑拿一樣，實在令人震驚。房間整潔度一般，四個坐墊都有污跡，有空間改善。惠光院的活動節目比其他寺院多，有冥想和火供，如果沒來過高野山的也可以住一晚體驗。

有學習禪坐及观火禮都是免費的，一個十分好体驗，住宿舒適，窗外对著庭院，环境優雅

第一次住在寺廟裡. 房間與房間之間沒有牆, 而是用日式傳統的木門隔起來. 當木門拉開, 就會是一個很寬敞的空間. 當然, 房間的門也就是傳統的木門, 沒得上鎖. 不過看起來客房間都有間隔幾個房間, 隱私沒有問題. 素食的精進料理算精緻. 喜歡吃肉的人絕對也可以享受其中. 有一點倒是讓我有點意外. 廟方也提供清酒, 啤酒供房客選擇. 我原先以為既然要吃素, 酒當然也就不太方便. 或者, 日本的佛寺本來就不禁酒? 這趟參加了寺方的所有活動. 是個很不錯的體驗.

Nice service, the room is neat. The location is near the 奧之院 & some restaurants & stores. You also can free join some temple activities, like ceremony/service/meditation free.

Esperienza meravigliosa all’Ekoin! Tutto è stato impeccabile: l’ambiente suggestivo, le camere tradizionali accoglienti e soprattutto il personale, estremamente gentile e attento. Le attività proposte, come la meditazione e la cerimonia del fuoco, sono state belle e molto interessanti.

Everything was just great! It made us feel very comfortable. It was helpful that all the staff were capable of communicating with us in English. Since people are coming to experience a true Japanese style of living, be sure to attend the morning prayer service, and the fire ritual. They cost nothing to attend and give a wonderful insight into the culture of Japanese people and Buddhism in particular.

供養も兼ねて訪れましたが、スタッフも親切丁寧で、安心して宿泊できました。

A hidden gem in the world. A game changer for my family. Must do the night cemetery walk! Recommend to do the trip after some of the chaos of the bigger cities as it was such a beautiful shift!

Heerlijk, even wat rust in dit chaotische Japan. De “bedden” slapen verschrikkelijk slecht. Vooral als je wat zwaarder bent, maar wat een top ervaring. Fenomenaal!

Super services, tasty food, Goma fire excellent experience

Lugar espectacular. La comida es de lo mejor que he probado. Es vegetariana, pero es espectacular

Excellent.

Staying in Eko-in is an experience not to be missed. Our room was amazing, in the annex building, which felt brand new. The night cemetery tour has been the highlight of our Japan trip and the morning prayer and fire ritual were also great. Food was amazing and plentiful although Japanese breakfast wasn't a hit for us. We bought some pastries from Family Mart to have as backup, which came in handy. Free parking is provided too. The monks were all very welcoming and spoke good English.

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It was truly an amazing experience. At first please note that this is not a traditional hotel, but a active temple which hosts travellers. My room was traditional room with a tatami floor and shared bathroom. Room and bathroom were both clean and nice. The atmosphere in the temple was calm and quiet throughout my whole stay. Food that was served was amazing. It was also interesting to follow the morning service and the fire ritual.

It is a pity that this holy place has become too commercial to stay spiritual. Meat and alcohol are served in the Buddhist monastery. Prayers are for money. Sad

Syukubo Eko-in is highly recommended. The food here is excellent and staff is very friendly and helpful. The whole atmosphere is serene

Last minute idea to stay at a Temple while in Osaka, paid high price for a room for 4 people over 2000$ for 1 night vegetarian meals included. Overall it was a different, unique experience, no regrets.