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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.
Yasmin
Belgium
It’s an exceptional place to stay. With real monks that will take you into the Buddhist world. The food is great and we had a beautiful view on the temple and Sakura
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
1,346 reviews
Price from£284.81per night
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, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.
Ivan Enrique
Germany
The monastery as a whole building was nice, the staff super friendly.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
328 reviews
Price from£223.78per night
Guest House hachi hachi
Koyasan
Offering quiet street views, Guest House hachi hachi is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.
Peter
Canada
Excellent breakfast and great host in Nori who gave us good advice on making the most of our limited time in Koyasan.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
303 reviews
Price from£73.75per night
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo
Koyasan
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.
Connie
United Kingdom
Lovely comfortable room. Nice staff who really tried to help me with the Kohechi route, and found an English speaker on the phone to help me.
Nice shower and good WiFi, with little lounge area. Thank you
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
552 reviews
Price from£76.28per night
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu
Koyasan
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu is situated in Koyasan, famous as the world headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Pascale
France
Breakfast and dinner with extra charges are proposed during the check-in. Both were very good and tasteful.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
70 reviews
Price from£50.86per night
宿坊 光明院
Koyasan
Situated in Koyasan in the Wakayama region, 宿坊 光明院 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.
Angela
Australia
Lots of effort out into making guests comfortable and feeling welcomed. Food was fantastic, bed comfortable, room was nice and all the temple activities were great. Highly recommended!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
132 reviews
Price from£157.66per night
清浄心院
Koyasan
清浄心院 is situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, and 45 km from Itakiso Shrine. It is set 39 km from Tama Museum and features full-day security.
Gabriela
Brazil
Amazing experience!!! There is a heater in the room, so even if you are traveling during the cold season, you can sleep in a heated room. Great typical dinner, and excellent location.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
154 reviews
Price from£184.62per night
高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -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.
PETER
France
The staff were very helpful. Breakfast and dinner were great! The bath was great! Early morning prayers were exceptional and well explained.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
506 reviews
Price from£137.32per night
高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-
Koyasan
Situated in Koyasan and only 39 km from Tama Museum, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
The whole experience was wonderful including the meditation in the evening and chanting in the morning with the monks.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
589 reviews
Price from£142.40per night
Sojiin
Koyasan
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.
Inaki
Switzerland
The possibility of attending the morning ceremony with the monks
8.8
Scored 8.8
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
426 reviews
Price from£260.77per night
What guests said about Koyasan:
- 8.0Scored 8.0
This temple is very remote.
This temple is very remote. The area is beautiful and the hiking was great. There is an extra tour option of the cemetery. I thought with the price we were paying that this tour should have been included.AAnonymousUnited States - 8.0Scored 8.0
Pretty town, huge graveyard, worth exploring but just one...
Pretty town, huge graveyard, worth exploring but just one day needed - Either pay for the decent hotels and experience the true temple koyasan experience or book a lodging and explore the area. Our expensive (but cheapest temple room) felt super touristy and set up. Food was awful. - Its pretty long to get there from Osaka also.
NicoleUnited Kingdom - 10Scored 10
I would definitely recommend the experience of staying one...
I would definitely recommend the experience of staying one night at any of the temples and also the Okonuin Night Tour is a real must! Apart from one person and the Guide (Nobu) the staff of Eko-in was somewhat arrogant and be prepared for an uncomfortable and short night, but a delicious and huge dinner and breakfast. The sights and nature are stunning and beautiful, really serene and perfect to contrast the buzz of every big City. We bought the digital Heritage Pass and tool the Limited Express Train to Koya, I would recommend! Apart from the Bus from the Cable Car to our Temple we walked to every sight by foot, since they are not far from each other and the whole town is a complex of a „Sight“. The Tokugawa Mausoleum was especially astonishing, since it’s full of Japanese history. We will absolutely visit Koyasan again, but I would not choose a Templestay again.IvanaAustria - 10Scored 10
Okunoin Cemetery night tour is a must do activity.
Okunoin Cemetery night tour is a must do activity. So much of our understanding of Japanese Buddhism and Koyasan’s role in its history was informed by the monk who was our guide. We checked out Okunoin Temple and the cemetery the next day, too. It is a very special place.
EvelynAustralia - 10Scored 10
It is imperative to stay in a temple - the vegetarian meals...
It is imperative to stay in a temple - the vegetarian meals at our temple were delicious and had many courses. The town has so many temples and good hiking opportunities, we could have stayed longer - but my husband was too much of a foreigner to stay in the temple for two nights. The wonderful Okunoin Cemetery and shrine with an ancient forest was a special treat - we spent an entire morning there, and it was a nice surprise that the buddhist monks take their stewardship of the natural environment so seriously that there is even a forestry department of the temple. Other temples were equally awe-inspiring.SarahUnited States - 10Scored 10
Getting to Koyasan is complicated if you don’t have a car.
Getting to Koyasan is complicated if you don’t have a car. If you are coming from Kyoto, save your time and take the direct express bus (about 2.5 hours). Book your tickets online at Japan Bus Online. If you up for the challenge then the trains but plan ahead!! There are many transfers and if you get on a local train instead of an express/rapid, it could double the time it takes to get there. Also, go to the train station at least half an hour early to buy all your tickets including the cable car and local bus. There is a Koyasan Heritage ticket from Kansai train stations (cannot use JR pass) that includes roundtrip from Osaka to Koyasan plus 2 days of free local bus rides in Koyasan. For the Koyasan local bus, if you don’t have a bus pass, then have some cash to pay. Sometimes the credit card machine doesn’t work and you must pay with local currency (in coins). I think the easiest (not the cheapest) option from Osaka is to get on the Kansai (not JRtrain) train from Namba Station. Don’t take my word for it, double check! Once you get to Koyasan, enjoy the experience!
SharonUnited States
Explore guest reviews of hotels in Koyasan
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 422 reviewsThis is a Buddhist temple that has all the charm of the history and modern amenities like the bathroom and shower in the larger rooms. I was late to check in so I missed the dinner time but the staff was so kind and saved my dinner for me when I arrived so I could eat. It was amazing and such a wonderful hospitality that I will never forget! I was also ucky to be upgraded to a larger room with a private bathroom and a beautiful view of the garden. The meals provided are also delicious and made with such care. I was very impressed!BrittanyJapan
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 1,346 reviewsAn excellent property that is very modern and clean. Everything is explained as soon as you check in. The English spoken here is exceptional - which is amazing for international travellers. I would say that communication here is better than a lot of other large cities in Japan. The vegetarian food was plentiful for dinner and breakfast. The grounds were also beautiful within the property and in Koyasan.CarissaUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 904 reviewsStaying at Saizen-in in Koyasan was such a nice and interesting experience. We got to try the monks' vegetarian cuisine for dinner in our bedroom (can't say my western taste buds enjoyed much of it, but it's all about the experience) and for breakfast (served at 7:30 after the morning prayer, which we were able to attend). I can't explain why, but I had such a profound night's sleep.AnaPortugal
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 525 reviewsVery friendly and accommodating hosts! The guest house was at a great location (very close to the bus stop and a convenience store) and the family room was very spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it if you are not planning to do a temple stay at Koyasan! I also highly recommend visiting the cafe - great croissants and drinks!JulienneCanada
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 228 reviewsCosy temple stay in a central part of Koyasan. Spacious rooms with tatami flooring and comfortable futon beds.There were several restaurants nearby, so we didn't need to rely on konbini food for dinner - would recommend Ponpoko which was 300m away. Watching the monks' morning ceremony at 6:30am was very special.SashaAustralia
- 9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 132 reviewsKoyasan is an experience that you should not miss. This temple is in a good location, close to a bus stop, but you can also walk to the cemetery. The morning ceremonies were an awesome experience, and the food was great! Room was as expected, very traditional and very very cold at night.
AnneGermany - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 506 reviewsBoth the temple and Koyasan itself are beautiful and peaceful, offering an escape from the modern world. While it is rather pricey compared to usual accomodation in Japan, it is a temple and as such offers an experience, not just accomodation. In my opinion this justifies the price.JureAustria
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 292 reviewsA lovely buddhist ryokan style lodge. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The room was large and the futon beds were very comfy. Amazing veggie 7-course dinner was laid out for us in the evening as well as breakfast. The monk ceremony in the morning was also great to experience.
KatieCanada - From £813.74 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 589 reviewsBeautiful traditional japanese room in a buddhist temple very close to other places of interest in Koyasan. The meals are nicely presented also in a traditional tatami room and you can join meditation at 2 times during the day. Staff is super respectful and friendly
JonaAustralia - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 70 reviewsIdeally situated directly next to Okunoin. Ryochi was very nice and helpful, he speaks perfect english and communication was easy, which was refreshing in Japan. I slept very well and the fire was very nice to warm up after freezing temperatures exploring Koyasan!MarineFrance
- 9.3Scored 9.3SuperbRated superb· 525 reviewsThe hosts Tommy-san and his lovely wife were very friendly and accommodating. It’s seldom you find hosts who seem genuinely interested in your welfare. Also, the toilet and bath areas were brand new. This venue is right smack near the Koyasan main avenue.Edward PacianoPhilippines
- 9.2Scored 9.2SuperbRated superb· 1,346 reviewsIt’s very hard to read this property because you cannot really compare it to a normal hotel experience. It is not a luxury experience in that sense. But it is a very nice lodging within a temple of Buddhist monks. The experience is extremely interesting.
CynthiaUnited States - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 506 reviewsSleeping a night in a buddhist temple is an incredjble experience. Koyasan is a very special place in Japan, making it worth to stay overnight here. The rooms were spatious and the bathroom was clean and confortable. Staff were helpful and nice.Jon AnderSpain
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 72 reviewsStaying at this monastery was a unique experience and a must-do for any overnight visitors to Koyasan. The room was basic but very comfortable and the dinner was superb.
RichardAustralia - 9.4Scored 9.4SuperbRated superb· 303 reviewsThank you so much Nori for a great experience. We will miss the guesthouse and Koyasan. I will definitely come back again the next time I am visiting Koyasan.
DanielUnited States - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 585 reviewsThis was an unforgettable experience from the traditional Japanese room in a temple, to the delicious shojin ryori meals, to the morning prayers.AAnonymousCanada
- 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 292 reviewsA Buddhist temple offering traditional Japaneses hospitality with delicious vegan cuisine. Lovely rooms and the food was delicious.SaraUnited Kingdom
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 228 reviewsThe room was large, with a lovely view of a garden. The building was attractive and well-located in Koyasan.
GaryUnited States - 9.0Scored 9.0SuperbRated superb· 154 reviewsA must if you are planning to stay in Koyasan, beautiful temple, excellent location and lovely meals.ChiaraSwitzerland
- From £813.74 per night9.1Scored 9.1SuperbRated superb· 589 reviewsExcellent place to enjoy what Kōyasan offers. Great experience to stay at a temple
NissoUnited States
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