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高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-

Koyasan

A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.

A
Alistair
From
United Kingdom
While outwardly simple ‘pilgrim lodgings’ it’s hard to tell Eko-in from a top notch ryokan or hotel. The rooms are superb, the location glorious, the food wonderful and the service exemplary. On top of this you have the lovely spiritual element.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,724 reviews
Price from
US$298.59
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-

Koyasan

39 km from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin- provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. It is situated 45 km from Matsushita Park and offers luggage storage space.

I
IVAN
From
Belgium
Beautiful temple. The experience was amazing. The location is very good, close to the cemetery and not far from the other temples. The dinner and breakfast were very good. It was very nice to see the ceremonies in the morning. Nice onsen to relax.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Price from
US$207.72
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

Koyasan

Set in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Y
Ya-Chu
From
Taiwan
We are over the moon to see the Buddha relic at this temple! The staff is very kind and tried to introduce Buddhism in English! After the morning chanting, we had a temple tour and saw the Buddha relic 💯
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews
Price from
US$103.86
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo

Koyasan

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station and 44 km from Matsushita Park.

S
Sofia
From
United Kingdom
- Super clean and tidy - Really comfortable bed/beddings - AC (heating/cooling) - THE LOVELIEST PEOPLE EVER (who go above and beyond for their guests) - Very tasty food at the restaurant - Convenient location (only a couple of minutes away from Konpon Daitō – The Great Pagoda) and easy to get around in general - I booked only 1 night as I was on a tight schedule. In retrospect, a minimum of 2 nights would’ve been a lot better to explore Koyasan
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 978 reviews
Price from
US$116.83
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-

Koyasan

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Subaru Hall.

B
Brigitte
From
New Zealand
Shukubo Fudoin is set back from the main road but is in the centre of the village and in close walking distance to all the main sights. The rooms were immaculate and peaceful. We arrived early but the rooms were ready and our host explained the protocols clearly and with great kindness, before serving us a cup of tea and a lovely mōchi treat. The bathhouse was available for our use from late afternoon until 8pm. The meals in the evening and morning were generous, tasty and beautifully presented. The monks and their team were humble, polite and completely charming. Prayers at 6am was a great privilege to participate in. Although we were there for only one night, we left refreshed and rested.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews
Price from
US$285.61
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin

Koyasan

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.

N
Nicole
From
Japan
Excellent, would stay again in a heartbeat. They were fantastic with my wife’s allergies and provided delicious changes that didn’t leave her wanting during the stay. It was clean and comfortable and we loved the space. Everyone was polite and helpful regardless of language barrier and it was a really relaxing stay whilst learning about the history of Koyasan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 838 reviews
Price from
US$328.45
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin

Koyasan

Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- is a historic temple and an accommodation for visitors.

L
Lisa
From
Japan
What an honour to be able to join in morning service and have it explained. They were very helpful with all questions. It was very clean. Although booking.com only allows 3 people, they were able to accommodate room for 4. Thank you for welcoming gaijin.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
Price from
US$233.68
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Space

Koyasan

Koyasan Space, a property with a garden, is situated in Koyasan, 43 km from Matsushita Park, 45 km from Wanpaku Park, as well as 46 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore.

l
luke
From
South Africa
The breakfast was amazing, we stayed for 3 nights and every morning it was something different, nutritious and delicious! Staying with Paulo was amazing, she really goes above and beyond to make sure you feel welcome and have everything you need. The space itself is traditional Japanese and was beautiful to relax in, highly recommend! Koyasan is a very special place, if I was to ever return I would stay again at koyasan space as it fitted the vibe of the whole village.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews
Price from
US$600.43
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin

Koyasan

Offering garden views, Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

F
Fung Kiu
From
Hong Kong
A quiet setting with a beautiful view from the hotel room. The meditation and morning prayer are unique experiences for visitors who want to learn Buddhist culture. Breakfast and dinner are delicious vegetarian meals though it might not be enough for those with a big stomach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,496 reviews
Price from
US$311.58
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

Koyasan

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples.

V
Vandana
From
India
Peace and quiet. Staff was very good. Food was really amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,407 reviews
Price from
US$207.72
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Koyasan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews

Located within 37 km of Kishi Station and 44 km of Matsushita Park, 高野山 宿坊 宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin- provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Koyasan.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,407 reviews

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 158 reviews

Set in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 423 reviews

Located in Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zoufukuin offers a traditional Japanese-style accommodation housed within a Buddhist temple.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews

Located in Koyasan, Koyasan Guest House Tommy is a recently renovated accommodation, 38 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 448 reviews

Guest House hachi hachi is situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station, 43 km from Matsushita Park, and 45 km from Wanpaku Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews

Situated in the famous Koyasan city, Kongo Sanmaiin is a property with 800 years of history. It boasts having a national treasure as well as over 10 important cultural properties on site.

Best hotels with breakfast in Koyasan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 836 reviews

高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodation in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Koyasan Gokuraku Stay is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park, 46 km from Subaru Hall, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Featuring mountain views, Tamayura no Sato in Kimino features accommodation, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and a restaurant.

From US$135.22 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Koyasan Space, a property with a garden, is situated in Koyasan, 43 km from Matsushita Park, 45 km from Wanpaku Park, as well as 46 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 573 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Subaru Hall.

From US$740 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews

Set in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station and 44 km from Matsushita Park, 高野山 こころの寺子屋リトリートハウス -Koyasan Retreat House IKKOSHO offers accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden.

密厳院

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 227 reviews

Located in Koyasan, within 39 km of Kishi Station and 45 km of Matsushita Park, 密厳院 provides accommodation with a garden and as well as free private parking for guests who drive.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 271 reviews

Set in Koyasan and only 39 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Hotels located in the centre of Koyasan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews

Founded 1100 years ago and located in Mount Koyasan, guests can experience staying in a historical Buddhist temple at Sekishoin Shukubo. Japanese-style rooms are offered.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

Situated 45 km from Matsushita Park, 47 km from Subaru Hall and 48 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore, 清浄心院 provides accommodation located in Koyasan.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 318 reviews

A Buddhist temple lodging accommodation, 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- lies amid mountains in the sacred Koyasan area.

What guests said about Koyasan:

10

Koyasan is a historic, spiritual, naturally beautiful...

Koyasan is a historic, spiritual, naturally beautiful location. The ability to be around active temples and attend fire ceremony was unforgettable. The information center and excellent bus system made it easy to navigate. However, if you like to walk, most sights are easily walked to, as it is quite flat. There were several nice coffee houses and the place that offers night tours of Okunoin also is a bar in the evening, serving excellent local craft beers. A surprise.
Guest review by
Barbara
United States
10

I came here for the history and the experience of staying in...

I came here for the history and the experience of staying in a monastery/pilgrim lodging, but I left with much more than that, as all the people I met here were wonderful, from fellow travelers to local cafe owners. One word of advice would be to take your time exploring Oku no In cemetery, as it's worth a good long contemplative walk.
Guest review by
Dimitra
Japan
10

Thoroughly enjoyed experiencing how the monks live and eat.

Thoroughly enjoyed experiencing how the monks live and eat. We arrived on a Friday afternoon, wondered into the info centre Saturday & they were very helpful. Walked through the cemetery & then had lunch in one of the cafes open. Not many open on a Saturday or Sunday. Sunday a.m we experience the Ceremony half by the Monks in the main temple. Wouldn’t visit again in the winter as it’s extremely cold.
Guest review by
KS Clark
Australia
10

Okunoin cemetery --meditative walk-- was lovely.

Okunoin cemetery --meditative walk-- was lovely. Would have enjoyed having more time to visit the town. We only stayed one night (which is good, because it was very expensive). However, the train logistics from Okayama meant that we ararived in Koyasan about 2pm and so had very little time to see it. We left after lunch the following day. Two fuller days and one night would have been ideal.
Guest review by
LO Mom
United States
8.0

Staying at the temple was a delightful experience.

Staying at the temple was a delightful experience. The food was different but very good, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Attending the morning prayer was another highlight, providing a truly memorable experience. The location was excellent, being very close to the bus stop. The staff were extremely nice and accommodating, allowing us to drop off our luggage before the check-in time. Although everything was great, I personally didn't like the heater in the room. I think it uses some kind of oil, and for me personally, the oil smell was a little too strong. Next time, I would prefer a room with an attached washroom. Since it's an old temple, it doesn't have central heating, which is understandable, but it gets a little cold outside of the room when going to use the washrooms. The rooms aren't that comfortable, but we already knew that since we went for the experience, not for comfort. Just wanted to add that!
Guest review by
Inderpal
Canada
10

Nature and spirituality

Nature and spirituality We ended our 3 week trip to Japan with 2 nights in Koyasan at a buddhist temple. It was a magical place, completely different from everything we had visited in Japan beforehand. The temples with their architecture, the local food and the kind locals really made this an unforgettable experience. On our last day we went for a hike on the Women´s trail, had a great lunch close to the Daimon gate and took a 2h walk through the Okunoin cementary which is one of the most incredible places I have been so far. Go without any expectations and it will be the a unique experience!
Guest review by
Roxana
Spain

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,721 reviews
- Best-located shukubo where you can start your Okunoin excursion - Monk events included - Moderate food volume which I did not expect (looks like increased in size for tourists) - Good command of English which is unusual for Japan - Room which opens to a pond in the yard - Okunoin excursion I took that separately on the awesome-tours website, however it was carried out by one of the monks. And it was cool. In fact Koyasan is among the top places in Japan I've been to.
Guest review by
Valentin
Russia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
This was an authentic Temple stay just as promised. Beautiful quiet spot in Koyasan. Everything was as described. Perfectly presented meals were served in private dining areas for each party staying - around 12 people in total. Food was delicious. Morning ceremony was included and we were encouraged to partake (don't go down in your Yukata though!) Peaceful and contemplative. Would like to have had more time in Koyasan, one night
Guest review by
Kim
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 744 reviews
Warm welcome in an out of the ordinary place. Felt like a privileged dive into the Japanese bouddhiste culture. Bonus points for the organized tour of the Koyasan cemetery with one of the monk of the Temple.
Guest review by
Nicolas
France
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,004 reviews
Everything ! Masahiro San and his lovely wife were amazing hosts. Fabulous location. Super clean and spacious accommodation. Cheap as chips compared to Koyasans temple lodging prices.
Guest review by
Beverley
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 201 reviews
Lovely temple stay in Koyasan Staff were very friendly and the rooms were clean. Excellent location. Enjoyed the morning ceremony with the monks in the temple
Guest review by
Sharon
Australia