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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: 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 specialties, providing a delightful start to the day. Accessible Location: Located 57 mi from Niigata Airport, the guest house is located on a quiet street with inner courtyard views. Highly rated by guests for its excellent service.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Reed
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...”
Robert
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...”- Christopher
United States“I stayed for 12 nights at this beautiful temple. The hosts truly went out of their way to make me feel at home, and for this I am very thankful. The room and facilities are very clean and comfortable with everything you need for a short or an...” - Fumihiko
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“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“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“Sehr interessante Gebäude/Umgebung und speziell war, dass wir am Morgenritual teilnehmen durften.” - Bazzigher-weder
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“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“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...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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There are no cribs available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) 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