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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
1,339 reviews
Price from$542.90per 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
502 reviews
Price from$174.50per night
高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -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.
8.9
Scored 8.9
Excellent
Rated excellent
583 reviews
Price from$219.74per night
Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin
Koyasan
Located in Koyasan, Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin is a historic temple approximately 1100 years old and located 984 feet from Daimon Gate. All rooms features tatami (woven-straw) flooring.
Patricia
United States of America
The place was beautiful and magical. The area is super cold (mountains) but there were heaters everywhere including room and bathrooms. Each guest had a tour of the place and full explanation of the events. The morning prayer was amazing and I left feeling happy and peaceful. The food was much better that other places in Japan since everything out there is fried or full of sugar. Eating what the monks eat I felt fulfilled /satisfied. Meeting other guests was fun as well. It's very close to Daemon gate so I was able to run there super early in the morning and get eerie shots + videos while I was alone by that site.
7.8
Scored 7.8
Good
Rated good
130 reviews
Price from$245.60per 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
889 reviews
Price from$193.89per 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
325 reviews
Price from$284.38per 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.
Miles
Australia
This is a amazing accommodation. The host is super friendly, professional, knowledgeable and took great care of the guest. I liked how personal the stay was and how clean it was as well. You will not regret staying here.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
298 reviews
Price from$93.71per 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.
James
South Africa
Our room was very big and had a great shower. We enjoyed the meditation session in the afternoon and the chanting session in the morning with the monks. We also enjoyed the public Onsen which was the first time we had used one of these and found it very relaxing.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
567 reviews
Price from$180.97per 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
540 reviews
Price from$96.94per 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$218.97per 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 889 reviewsSaizen Inn is a Shukubō (Temple Lodging) and arguably one of the very best in Koyasan. The staff are very friendly and helpful. They tried their very best to explain everything regardless of the language barriers. The traditional Buddhist Meals were delicious. Koya is an amazing place, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and a welcome change for people who are traveling through Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo.JoeIndia
- From $226.21 per night9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 120 reviewsWe really loved our stay in this Komyo-in Temple. We participated in the evening meditation, the morning prayer and fire ceremony. The dinner and the breakfast was very delicious and we were really pleased that during our dinner our bed was prepared for sleep. The location is very nice, it is very close to Okunoin cemetary. This was the highlight of our Japan tour and we really recommend vist Koyasan.
KrisztinaSlovakia - 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 540 reviewsReally lovely and friendly staff, super accommodating and helpful! Convenient location ~ basically all of the sights of Koyasan are within a 15-20min walk. At night there were little to no options open for dinner so it was really great to just be able to eat in the guesthouse restaurant directly ~ skewers were delicious! Clean and comfortable tatami room :)AAnonymousUnited Kingdom
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 274 reviewsThe monks were so friendly and welcoming. Excellent English was spoken and they were so accommodating and understanding. This was my second trip to Koyasan and it was wonderful to stay in a temple with such rich history. The food was excellent and the bath was wonderful. Being able to participate in the morning ceremony is always such a privilege.MeganAustralia
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 154 reviewsThe monastery was incredibly close to the scenic Okunoin Cemetery and the Danjo Garan temple complex. The monks were extremely friendly, and the temple grounds were extremely scenic. We especially enjoyed the tour of their worship hall after the morning service. Overall, this may be a better experience for Buddhists than the average tourist.MinesUnited States of America
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 130 reviewsspending a night in a temple is an experience and shall be considered as such. it is not an hotel but the monks are doing their best to make us as comfortable as possible ( it is very cold but you have warm blankets and a heater) the veggie food was very good and diverse. the morning ceremony was great. the location and place are fantastic
LéonoreFrance - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 583 reviewsA beautiful Japanese tradition ryokan, with incredibly clean rooms and a gorgeous surrounding area. The staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming, and brought us dinner and breakfast as well as set up and removed our futons before and after bed time. The additional morning ritual experience added to the enjoyment of our stay.EliUnited States of America
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,339 reviewsThe monks here really went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and many speak excellent English. The food for dinner and breakfast was exceptional - we ranked them among the best meals we ate in Japan. Joining the monks for meditation, morning service and a Goma fire ritual was a really special experience.AmyUnited States of America
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 286 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 - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 325 reviewsAn unforgettable experience at a lovely guesthouse attached to a Buddhist temple. The accommodations were very spacious and the location both convenient and lovely. The vegan feasts for dinner and breakfast were amazing. Koyasan is not to be missed!
CarlCanada - 8.7Scored 8.7ExcellentRated excellent· 103 reviewsReally nice monastery with a beautiful garden and room with nice view The dinner was amazing, highly recommended Walking distance from the main sights in Koyasan We could attend the morning prayer (at 7 am, not as early as other monasteries)IreneSwitzerland
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 137 reviewsThe monks who took care of me were fabulous. Also, authentic Shojin food was delicious. I had nothing to complain about. The location was close to everywhere, and it was located in front of the bus stop, the bus from Koyasan cable station.YoshimiUnited States of America
- From $103.41 per night9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 298 reviewsEverything! So clean and cosy. Very pleasant common area with great selection of books on Koyasan, main cities, Japanese culture and food. Great host who is so welcoming, accommodating and easy to talk to. Thank you!
DorotaUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 583 reviewsNice Shukubo experience in Koyasan. Staff were very nice and looked after our bags before and after checkin/out. Absolutely gorgeous Japanese garden that was showing its full Autumn colours.
SejalAustralia - From $1,098.72 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 567 reviewsKoyasan is the most magical place in Japan and at Rengejoin you can enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to sleep in a museum-like place where Michelin star level food is served.
giovanniItaly - 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,339 reviewsso 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!
EloraFrance - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 154 reviewsA must if you are planning to stay in Koyasan, beautiful temple, excellent location and lovely meals.ChiaraSwitzerland
- From $1,098.72 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 567 reviewsExcellent place to enjoy what Kōyasan offers. Great experience to stay at a temple
NissoUnited States of America - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 889 reviewsA must try experience. One night was enough to get to see everything in Koyasan.
Valentin-AdiSwitzerland - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 519 reviewsCute clean comfortable room in a great location for walking around Koyasan.LuciaUnited States of America
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