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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 accommodations, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.
Alvin
United States of America
beautiful newly renovated junior suites with private onsens - truly fantastic. Private zen garden as well.
The dinner was one of the best meals we had in Japan. Amazing!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,346 reviews
Price from$355.86per night
高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-
Koyasan
高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- offers accommodations in Koyasan, 24 miles from Kishi Station and 28 miles from Matsushita Park.
Annie
Australia
Love the place, environment and people.
The food and onsen were great.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
328 reviews
Price from$279.60per night
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo
Koyasan
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo offers accommodations in Koyasan, 23 miles from Tama Museum and 23 miles from Kishi Station.
Susan
United States of America
Location was perfect. Managers were very kind. Room quiet despite the traditional screened doors.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
552 reviews
Price from$95.31per night
Guest House hachi hachi
Koyasan
Guest House hachi hachi enjoys a location in Koyasan, 23 miles from Tama Museum and 23 miles from Kishi Station. The 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free Wifi.
Stanislav
United States of America
Room and the host.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
303 reviews
Price from$92.14per night
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu
Koyasan
Koyasan Guest house Kokuu is located in Koyasan, famous as the world headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Camilla
Italy
The vibes and the kind of the guy at the reception (I don’t know if he is the owner)
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
70 reviews
Price from$63.55per night
宿坊 光明院
Koyasan
24 miles from Tama Museum in Koyasan, 宿坊 光明院 provides accommodations with access to a hot tub. This ryokan features free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
132 reviews
Price from$196.99per night
清浄心院
Koyasan
清浄心院 enjoys a location in Koyasan, 28 miles from Itakiso Shrine and 28 miles from Jodo-ji Temple.
Meghan
United States of America
I had an amazing stay at Shojoshin-in. The room was comfortable, the food was tasty, and the staff were friendly. I joined the temple tour, fire ceremony, and morning prayer. The temple is also right next to Okunoin cemetery.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
154 reviews
Price from$230.67per 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 accommodations for visitors.
samantha
Canada
The courteous staff; the meals were amazing! The location was perfect and rooms were clean. All in all very happy!
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
506 reviews
Price from$171.58per night
高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-
Koyasan
Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodations surrounded by mountains and many temples.
Santiago
Colombia
Everything
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
904 reviews
Price from$203.35per night
高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-
Koyasan
24 miles from Tama Museum in Koyasan, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- provides accommodations with access to a public bath.
Helena
Israel
Beautiful temple and garden, tasteful meals, welcoming monks.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
590 reviews
Price from$177.93per 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 of America - 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 of America - 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 of America
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
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 422 reviewsThe monks and staff are kind and welcoming. Things are explained clearly whether verbally or through the many notices and signs in English. Meals and morning prayers start on time. If you are respectful and punctual this is an excellent and worthwhile experience. It's important to remember it's not a hotel, it's accommodation within a working monastery / temple. Sekisho-in is very close to the Okunoin cemetery - just a few steps from the entrance. So a great choice for being close to that key attraction of Koyasan.JamesAustralia
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 304 reviewsWe really liked the guest house hachi hachi. The host is extremely nice and gave us great information about the temples and hiking tours. The rooms are large and the mattresses are comfortable. Everything in the house is very well maintained and clean. The bus stop is only 100 meters from the guest house. It is easy to explore Koyasan on foot from the guest house. It is only about 5 minutes to the Famili Mart.
PhilippeSwitzerland - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,345 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 - 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 134 reviewsWe are so happy we chose this temple for our stay in Koyasan. It was quiet and peaceful and the staff was very kind. The morning ceremonies were definitely an important part of the experience. The place felt much less crowded compared to the other temple stays that we passed by in town, which we really appreciated. It has a nice garden and a relaxing indoor onsen, available for guests in the evenings.NimishaCanada
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 906 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
- From $1,016.74 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 592 reviewsAmazing location around 15 minutes walk from the centre of Koyasan, delicious breakfast and dinner composed of many different vegan small dishes (called shojin ryori), a possibility to attend the afternoon meditation and morning chanting prayer. We stayed at a comfortable Japanese style room (washitsu). The bath is common and it is a typical Japanese experience.KrzysztofPoland
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 328 reviewsAmazing Dinner Buddhist vegetarian in a traditional very wonderful setting. Private bath tub in Juinior Suite with view to tres and forest. Morning Prayer and Meditation in temple 7-8 am. Second visit after 7 years - still fascinating and I would return again. It seems to be the most stylish option for temple stay in Koyasan.ChristinaSwitzerland
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 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 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 294 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 - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 526 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 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,345 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 of America - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 585 reviewsan amazing experience all round. traditional ryokan style accommodation in temple lodgings. exceptional meals all served in traditional style. brilliant location right next to the main multi temple complex.AngelaAustralia
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 553 reviewsVery comfortable, warm heated room and friendly staff. restaurant was pretty good too :) thanks for having me. I really enjoyed my time here in koyasan. nice change from staying in a temple the night beforeMicahNew Zealand
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 304 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 of America - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 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 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 906 reviewsKoyasan Saizenin is the essential experience for everyone who is slightly interested into buddhism or traditional japanese religious customsJoshaSwitzerland
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 294 reviewsA Buddhist temple offering traditional Japaneses hospitality with delicious vegan cuisine. Lovely rooms and the food was delicious.SaraUnited Kingdom
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 229 reviewsThe room was large, with a lovely view of a garden. The building was attractive and well-located in Koyasan.
GaryUnited States of America - From $1,016.74 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 592 reviewsExcellent place to enjoy what Kōyasan offers. Great experience to stay at a temple
NissoUnited States of America
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