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高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-, hotel in Koyasan

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

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!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
1,360 reviews
Price from€ 911.05per night
Guest House hachi hachi, hotel in 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.

Very clean and comfy house to stay Host was kind and helpful Vintage house yet using high tech furnitures
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
316 reviews
Price from€ 85.78per night
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo, hotel in Koyasan

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

Everything. The food is awesome
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
567 reviews
Price from€ 88.73per night
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu, hotel in 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.

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
72 reviews
Price from€ 82.82per night
宿坊 光明院, hotel in 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.

Lifetime experience, so much more that accomodation
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
151 reviews
Price from€ 183.39per night
清浄心院, hotel in 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.

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
155 reviews
Price from€ 214.75per night
高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-, hotel in Koyasan

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

Amazing and unique experience to sleep in a tempel and adapt to the life of a monk. Participating in a morning ceremony was the most touching.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
929 reviews
Price from€ 283.97per night
高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-, hotel in 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.

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!
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
634 reviews
Price from€ 165.65per night
Sojiin, hotel in 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.

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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
447 reviews
Price from€ 303.33per night
高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin-, hotel in 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.

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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
598 reviews
Price from€ 201.14per night
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What guests said about Koyasan:

  • 10
    Scored 10

    The train and cable car were thrilling.

    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.
    A
    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.
    Sarah
    United States

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Koyasan

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 598 reviews
    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!
    Caroline
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 293 reviews
    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.
    Gideon
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 929 reviews
    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.
    Ana
    Portugal
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 145 reviews
    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.
    Maike
    Australia
  • From € 461.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 634 reviews
    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!
    Marcos
    United States
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    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.
    N
    Nitin
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 420 reviews
    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.
    Lalaine
    Philippines
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 929 reviews
    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.
    April Nozomi
    United States
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 447 reviews
    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!
    Meg
    Australia
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 342 reviews
    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.
    Stephanie
    United States
  • From € 88.73 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 567 reviews
    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.
    Ronald
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 319 reviews
    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!
    Charlotte
    United Kingdom
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 228 reviews
    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.
    Katy
    United Kingdom
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 556 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.
    Beverley
    United Kingdom
  • From € 946.55 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,360 reviews
    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!
    Elora
    France
  • From € 946.55 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,360 reviews
    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.
    Joao Pedro
    Brazil
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 316 reviews
    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.
    Daniel
    United States
  • From € 461.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 634 reviews
    Koyasan was amazing. The temple stay was a great experience. Such a beautiful place. Rooms were very luxurious. Food was amazing.
    Marieke
    Netherlands
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 556 reviews
    The owner was so so nice and really helped me get the most out of my visit to Koyasan
    Christopher
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    I liked the experience of staying in a Buddhist temple and sharing morning prayer.
    Liliana
    United States