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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.

C
Charlotte
From
Sweden
I’d warmly recommend Eko-in to anyone looking to visit Koyasan. Not only is the location exceptional, being right next to Oku-no-in cemetery, but the rooms were amazing - beautiful and clean - and the staff was incredibly helpful. Everyone was very comfortable helping guests out in English, and they were very kind and accommodating as well. We were also invited to participate in meditation sessions, morning religious services, and of course the fire ritual, which was a wonderful experience. Dinner and breakfast, prepared in the traditional buddhist way (shōjin-ryōri) were served in the room, and everything was delicious and prepared with care. Another big plus is that they welcome guests with tattoos in the communal bath! Overall, nothing but positive impressions from Eko-in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,725 reviews
Price from
US$301.10
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.

A
Alexandre
From
Canada
Everyone there was wonderful, willing to help even with the language barrier. The dinner and breakfast were delicious (if you stay more than one night, note that you'll eat the same dinner and breakfast) The room and all the temple was super clean and calm. It was a great place to stay! I really love the ceremonies that I could witness, meditation in the evening, morning ceremony and goma ceremony (fire ceremony). The one thing I was surprised by is that the showers are "Onsen Showers" so it's in a commun room, with little stools where you can clean yourself before entering the bath. Not a negative point, just something I wasn't expecting. Thanks to all the staff there for a wonderful stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 541 reviews
Price from
US$209.46
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.

M
María Montserrat
From
Denmark
The monks were super kind and welcoming, the temple was beautiful, clean, spacious rooms, perfect for some relaxation time. The food was delicious!!! And the morning pray ceremony was beautiful and very informative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 147 reviews
Price from
US$104.73
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.

L
Lydia
From
Greece
Very cozy guest house, it was sparkling clean, very well located and a great value for money! The location was excellent, close by and walking distance to everything! We loved it! We reserved for dinner and the food was really good along with the very nice lady that helped us with everything we wanted!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
Price from
US$117.81
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.

H
Hugo
From
France
Perfect location. Beautiful temple and super friendly staff. Very sweet. The food was amazing! So much quality
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
Price from
US$288.01
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.

V
V
From
Australia
Wonderful vegetarian food, very friendly monks, authentic experience, a chance to learn more about Buddhism
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 834 reviews
Price from
US$331.21
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.

B
Bernd
From
Germany
The food was incredible and the morning ceremony very impressive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 729 reviews
Price from
US$235.64
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.

Ö
ÖZGE
From
Turkey
Paola is incredibly kind and attentive. Every detail in her Japanese-style guesthouse has been carefully chosen. She has put so much thought into selecting each piece, and each has its own story. Throughout my stay, I felt a sense of peace and love. ........ Thank you so much, Paola. I’m so happy to have met you and to have stayed at Koyasan Space. I look forward to seeing you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 78 reviews
Price from
US$605.47
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.

N
NV
From
Finland
Koyasan village itself is a magic place, so highly recommended to visit while you are in Japan! A temple stay in Rengejoin was something absolutely unique that gave me an unforgettable opportunity to experience the modern temple life from inside and even participate into the meditation and praying sessions. Beautiful traditional rooms, very tasty vegan dinner and breakfast, small onsen to relax on evening, a stunning inside garden you might just watch and meditate for hours, very harmonious architecture, peaceful and loving atmosphere, very welcoming staff.. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,472 reviews
Price from
US$314.19
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

Koyasan

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

I
Irene
From
Spain
Everything was fantastic. The room and the rest of the place was perfect. Some people here complained about the heat system, but we got the cheapest room and we didn't have a gas stove. We stayed at very beginning of February and the heating system was perfect for us. Food was delicious and a beautiful experience ( we hardly knew what we were eating, but we enjoyed just the same). In other words: a perfect experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,404 reviews
Price from
US$209.46
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget hotels in Koyasan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 586 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, 1,403 reviews

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

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 690 reviews

Situated just 45 km from Matsushita Park, 高野山 宿坊 普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin- features accommodation in Koyasan with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 417 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, 992 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews

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.

From US$824.74 per night
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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews

高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-, a property with a garden, is situated in Koyasan, 38 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park.

Hotels located in the centre of Koyasan

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 449 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, 197 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 326 reviews

Located in Koyasan, Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin is a historic temple approximately 1100 years old and located 300 metres from Daimon Gate. All rooms features tatami (woven-straw) flooring.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 79 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, 572 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 225 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 316 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.

Best hotels with breakfast in Koyasan and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 86 reviews

Set in Nosegawa, 49 km from Subaru Hall, Inn Unkai no Sato no Yado 民宿 雲海の里の宿 offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

From US$229.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews

Located in Katsuragi, Sanso Amanosato features 5-star accommodation with private balconies. A hot spring bath is available for guests, along with an open-air bath.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 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$136.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

Located in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin- provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 315 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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 272 reviews

Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu, a property with a bar, is located in Koyasan, 40 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Subaru Hall, as well as 47 km from Matsushita Park.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 138 reviews

Nipponia Hotel Koyasan Pilgrimage Railway - In the station Inn - Self Check-In Only is located in Kudoyama, 32 km from Kishi Station, 39 km from Jigenin Temple, and 40 km from Saifuku-ji Temple.

From US$255.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

Suian - Vacation STAY 55562v is set in Higashi-shibuta, 34 km from Matsushita Park, 37 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore, and 38 km from Jigenin Temple.

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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From US$824.74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews
Yochi-in was a wonderful way of experiencing a traditional temple stay in Japan. We both enjoyed being welcomed with tea and sweets. The room was cosy with traditional tatami mats. The food was delicious too! We thoroughly enjoyed being able to participate in the morning practice. Our time in Koyasan and the stay at Yochi-in was a memorable experience that will for a long stay in our hearts. We highly recommend it!
Guest review by
Azulkownain
United Kingdom
From US$877.11 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,480 reviews
Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin was an experience that when looking for the ancient Japan it touches it lightly. Beautiful surroundings, thoughtful in every moment. We were guided by kind people in every ritual and the meditating and chanting moments where universal. The food, room and facilities were clean and beautiful. Even the common bathing area separated by gender were good.
Guest review by
Odile
Netherlands
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
An authentic temple lodging experience. I loved the morning ceremony and fire ceremony and these were the highlights of my Japan trip. Staff were warm, friendly and accommodating. Loved learning about the temple and its history. Great location next to the cemetery. My room overlooked the gardens and pond which was beautiful.
Guest review by
Marjorie
United Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 971 reviews
Just a great experience overall. Very lovely and supportive hosts, who keep their place in perfect condition. The rooms, toilets and wash rooms are very clean and modern. Also the food is wonderful, as they offer japanese and western specialities in great quality. If we revisit Koyasan, we would definititely stay here again.
Guest review by
Götz
Germany
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,728 reviews
Eko-In is a well established temple in Koyasan used to foreign visitors. Fantastic vegan food and the room was so comfortable. We had a room in the new building and it was perfect.
Guest review by
Kristen
United States