A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.
Emma
United Kingdom
Super beautiful and big rooms, lovely food and service, great location. I had a problem with the bath in my room and the staff were so nice and worked so hard to make it right. They really did their best. Great for vegetarians!
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.
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.
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.
Diogo
Portugal
Get ready for a 14-hour spiritual retreat.
Magical place where you can have a mini experience of what Buddhism is. With two meditation sessions, pre-dinner and morning, and two 100% Buddhist meals.
From Osaka, transportation is done from Namba via the Nankai line. Despite being a long trip, train + cable railway + bus is done very well and is well prepared for tourists. If you have a lot of luggage, take the opportunity to only take what you need and leave it in the lockers at Namba station.
English in Koyasan is better than Tokyo and other cities!
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.
Simon
United Kingdom
Staying here was a fascinating and enjoyable experience. Lovely spacious rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. The food was delicious, the evening meal was (vegan) fine dining.
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.
xavier
France
The place is really central and near major sites. The staff is welcoming and you can store your luggage. The room is as described on booking. The place is absolutely exquisite. You can relax at the onsen or walk in the garden. Food is also very good. Beds on the ground are good enough to enjoy the sleep.
The train and cable car were thrilling. The forest surroundings gave the town a cozy feel and kept the air so fresh.. The English Guide Club provided a very knowledgeable guide, Mayumi. I learned much more than what you find in books. The burial site is really amazing - a must see. There are some great coffee shops too. It's worthy of a repeat visit.
Daryll
Canada
8.0
Scored 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.
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Anonymous
United States
8.0
Scored 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.
Nicole
United Kingdom
10
Scored 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.
Ivana
Austria
10
Scored 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.
Evelyn
Australia
10
Scored 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.
A unique experience staying in a Buddhist Temple. It was incredibly comfortable and warm. The food was extraordinary and the atmosphere was beautifully quiet and relaxing. The garden is a lovely spot to enjoy the quietness of Koyasan. This is not a hotel but traditional lodgings. The meals are served at either 5.30 or 6pm and breakfast is at 7.30 am after morning prayers. The food is vegan (which is good by me) and unlike anything I have eaten before, it was delicious!
This property offers a unique experience, staying at a Buddhist Temple. The half board inclusion is Japanese vegan food, reflective of what the priest and monks eat every day. It was well prepared and enjoyable.Although they don’t consume alcohol it can be purchased at a reasonable price during dinner. The spacious accommodation is operated by trainee monks who were very friendly and make us feel most welcome.
Staying 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.
Beautiful temple and traditional room. Very welcoming staff and we especially enjoyed the wonderful food (like nothing we’ve ever tasted, loved that it was vegan but so flavourful and varied) and morning prayer. We had a wonderful stay, but don’t expect all the bells and whistles - this is a temple stay not a hotel! Good location, easy walk to everywhere.
This was one of the single most memorable stays with my family. Koyasan is an incredible town, full of history and deep, spiritual meaning - and Rengejoin made it even more special. My family enjoyed the evening meditation service and morning chanting ceremony. Mind you, we have no prior experience with Buddhism but even our teenage boys enjoyed it!
The host was excellent and very caring. She made sure that the stay was comfortable and that you well taken care off. In addition, she helped with tips to visit the various cultural centers in Koyasan, made arrangements to visit a prayer ceremony at a temple and be thoughtful about travel arrangements.
Good location; Spacious and sprawling; Adequate privacy; Peaceful and solemn space; Helpful temple and property staff; Particularly loved the Japanese garden, including the pilgrims’ room and communal dining room with a view. Deeply enjoyed the authentic feel of the temple and its facilities.
The grounds and room were lovely. This is the third monastery stay my family and I have done in Koyasan (all at different locations), and we love the vibe, beauty, and tranquility of this incredibly unique place. The private shower was very nice and some of the monks were also very friendly.
Such a beautiful temple! The monks were all so lovely and inviting, the morning prayer was a privilege to listen to and there was plenty of food to fill you up for dinner & breakfast.
The location is also amazing, Koyasan is absolutely worth the journey!
Beautiful space, lovely staff supporting the temple and shukubo. Very clean. Great location in Koyasan. Beautiful vegan meal at breakfast and dinner, tea and snacks provided in your room. Such a unique experience. As they note, it’s not a hotel.
Located in a quiet neighborhood in Koyasan, ,it's a valued alternative to the other ryokans in town. The beds were very comfortable and the room spacious. The restaurant next door was excellent and catered to my friend's gluten allergies.
A beautiful and peaceful stay in an authentic Koyasan temple. The staff were all lovely (especially Karen who helped me to check in!) and the food was out of this world. I highly recommend a stay if you need a break from the cities!
Onsen facilities and an amazing experience - the temple encouraged tourists to join in the morning Buddhist rituals. Easier to get to Koyasan than you expect via local trains, buses & cable car.
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.
so confortable for a temple! the staff is very nice and the temple is beautiful. the ceremony of Goma Fire was amazing.
such a nice place to do meditation and explore Koyasan!
Best location, very nice staff, nice activities. Probably the best temple to stay in Koyasan.
The temple organize a tour at night that is an amazing experience.
Thank 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.
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