temple stay 玉林寺

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Temple Stay 玉林寺 in Sado offers a recently renovated guest house with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, and garden views. Convenient Facilities: The property features full-day security, bicycle parking, and free private parking. Additional amenities include a shared bathroom, microwave, shower, and slippers. Delicious Breakfast: A vegetarian breakfast is served with local specialities, providing a delightful start to the day. Accessible Location: Located 91 km from Niigata Airport, the guest house is situated on a quiet street with inner courtyard views. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

  • FREE private parking!

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Guests who stayed here loved

Fumihiko
Netherlands Netherlands
“The rooms were clean and spacious. It was comfortable with airco and renovated modern bathroom. You will be welcomed by a super lovely gentle Akita dog called Sun. We participated in the morning ritual of Shingon Buddhism at the temple. The...”
Rikako
Japan Japan
“当日の予約にも快く迎えてくださり、勤行や精進料理といった、普段触れる機会の少ない体験をすることができました。お祭り前の太鼓の響きやお線香の香りから佐渡の秋を感じられました。また利用したいと思います。”
Tan
Japan Japan
“朝のおつとめの後の朝食。佐渡で採れた食材で作られたお野菜やお漬物といったおかずがとても美味しかったです。また、お話上手な住職（アメフトをされてた体育教師とのことで見た目はいかついですが、とても面白い良い方でした）と、建物のことなど佐渡について知見が深くとても優しい女将さんがすごく良かったです。”
Bazzigher-weder
Switzerland Switzerland
“Sehr interessante Gebäude/Umgebung und speziell war, dass wir am Morgenritual teilnehmen durften.”
Bazzigher-weder
Switzerland Switzerland
“Es war ein Erlebnis im Tempel zu übernachten - mit der Möglichkeit am Morgenritual teilzunehmen. Sehr freundliche und interessierte Begegnung. Die Tempelregeln (Schliesszeiten und Warmwasserzeiten) konnten im Gespräch angepasst werden.”
Gauvain
France France
“Le fait de pouvoir se plonger dans l’univers Bouddhiste est un vrai plus dans un voyage touristique. L’arrêt de bus n’est qu’à 8 minutes à pied mais bien se repérer au préalable. N’hésitez pas à acheter un pass journée à Sado. Endroit très calme...”
Takeshi
Japan Japan
“到着すると看板犬が出迎えてくれます。 緑に囲まれた静かなロケーションで宿泊したときはエントランスに燕が数組営巣していました。 2泊3日で利用しましたが記載情報通りの必要十分な設備は整っており、清潔に保たれており快適に過ごせました。 （アメニティについてはすべて持参していたので不明です） 朝の勤行後に参加者全員で朝食をいただく際に、宗派のことや佐渡がなぜ関西圏に近い文化なのか(電気の周波数も関西と同じ60Hz)など様々なお話が伺え非常に興味深かったです。(ご住職は佐渡古文化保存協...”
Reed
United States United States
“I had the most peaceful and relaxing stay at this beautiful and historically interesting temple. Taking part in the meditation in the morning and sharing breakfast with the priest and his friendly and helpful staff along with another guest was...”
Lindia
France France
“La gentillesse et la disponibilité du personnel, Ils ont été très prévenants, m'ont indiqué les restaurants à proximité... L'arrêt de bus (de la ligne qui mène directement au port pour Niigata) à maximum 10 mn.”
Robert
United States United States
“I've been traveling in Japan for more than a decade—traveling in Japan is my profession—and this is honestly one of the coolest places I've ever stayed. From the temple grounds themselves, to the morning prayers, to having an authentic breakfast...”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 08:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed upon request
¥10,000 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 19:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 19:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 新潟県佐保第3-21号