Ryokan Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin
648-0211 Wakayama, Koyasan, Koyasan 456, Japan – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 387 reviews)
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Stayed in the room with a private bath called Kinmatsu (Gold Pine). Lovely. Food was served in beautiful private rooms and was tasty and filling. My second time here
JapanThe food was so delicious! I wouldn't say it was healthy vegetarian but it was yummy, even though there was plenty of new foods we didn't recognize. The room was beautiful, too. We loved the heated kotatsu table to keep our feet warm while drinking green tea since it was winter. It's very peaceful and calm. It is also a convenient distance from the shops in the main part of town.
United States of AmericaWhat a wonderful property! It was very clean, peaceful, and our annex room was very large. We booked a room with a private bath, which we really enjoyed. We were also extremely impressed with the wonderful dinner — so much variety and flavor — as well as the breakfast! The monks were friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
United States of AmericaThe dinner was truly fantastic and beautiful, as was the breakfast after the prayer service. Fudo-in is great because you're located right between the two ends of Koyasan, in easy walking distance to both.
United States of AmericaI like that the place is not too crowded when I was there. It creates different atmosphere and more silent experience. The monk who taking care of us is so kind and attentive in his own way. The food was amazing. I didn’t know that vegetarians meals can be so decadent.
IndonesiaI had the opportunity to stay at two different ryokan temples while on Mt Koya. This was the second of the two, and I am glad that I had the chance to compare. Both were different experiences. Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin was a newer, shinier ryokan compared to my other temple stay. While both offered the same broad features, this temple was aimed more at upscale visitors. I read several comments about Mt. Koya while researching where bloggers complained about the temple stay experience. First, you need to know what you are going to experience. However, this is more for those who might complain about other temple experiences given the more upscale polish. What I did like about Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin was the dining room (my other ryokan temple you ate in your room), the room size and a beautiful garden.
United States of AmericaClean, priests were very welcoming and helpful. Room was spacious with comfortable futons. Attached bathroom was clean and spacious with all toiletries provided. Food was amazing. Prayer ceremony was an incredible experience.Highly recommend this lodging.
United States of AmericaBeautiful hotel, great food, but lack of chairs makes its bit challenging for non-Japanese visitors
United States of AmericaThe building is historical and within a temple. It provides some cultural experience for attendees.
Hong KongThe food, decor, spaciousness, and grounds were breathtaking. The room included a beautiful table, a hot water thermal jug and tea set, art, etc and was incredibly huge for Japan. We were kindly invited to a 7am service, with a paper translating the chief priest's speech (on world peace, gratitude, etc) and with a transcription of a heart mantra. The monks lent us umbrellas. The bedding was very comfortable, and we could control the room's heating. Bus stop 8 is only about 200 meters from the entrance. The monks let us check in over an hour early.
United Kingdom
Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin
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Michelle
Japan
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Joanna
United States of America
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Sophie
United States of America
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Duncan
United States of America
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Yayu
Indonesia
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Mark
United States of America
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Anuradha
United States of America
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Helen
United States of America
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Mei
Hong Kong
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Luke
United Kingdom
Located in Koyasan, within a 9-minute walk of Kongobu-ji Temple and one mile of Nyonindo, Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin provides accommodations with a garden as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 3-star ryokan offers luggage storage space. The ryokan features family rooms.
Each room comes with air conditioning, a closet and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at the ryokan have a balcony.
Guests at Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast.
The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 40 miles from the accommodation.
This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more
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- What's a ryokan?
- A ryokan is a traditional Japanese inn. They usually feature bathhouses, multicourse dinners, communal spaces where guests can relax, and rooms with woven-straw flooring and futon mats. Like hotels, a range of ryokans (from budget to luxury) is available. What originated centuries ago as a free rest house for long-distance travelers has evolved into a popular destination for relaxation surrounded by therapeutic mineral springs.
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- What are the big differences between a ryokan and a hotel?
- Unlike a hotel, where the guest room is just a place to turn in for the night, a ryokan is more than just a place to sleep. In Japan, many travelers journey long distances to relax in a hot spring bath and feast on a traditional multicourse dinner – staying in a ryokan is an experience in and of itself. These ryokans typically have Japanese-style rooms with woven-straw floors and futon beds (no Western beds and carpeting). You should also remove your shoes at the entrance of the room, or before you enter it. Modern ryokans might serve buffet-style meals in a dining area, while more traditional ryokans tend to serve in-room dinners. Some ryokan rooms have a private bathroom, and others might just have a shared bathroom.
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- What's a kaiseki meal?
- Kaiseki is the culinary highlight at a ryokan, embodying beautifully presented dishes that delight both the palate and the eyes. Every one of the 10 to 15 dishes that make up the multicourse Japanese dinner is prepared in a way that highlights the unique textures, colors, and flavors of featured seasonal ingredients and local specialties. Most commonly served at special restaurants and ryokans, a traditional kaiseki dinner usually consists of bite-size appetizers, fresh sashimi (raw fish, like sushi), soup, grilled fish or meat, a hot-pot dish, rice with miso soup, and a small dessert.
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- What's a yukata?
- A yukata is a casual summer kimono or robe, typically made of light cotton. Many ryokans provide guests with yukata robes during their stay. In some areas, it's common to see guests strolling through the neighborhood in their yukatas. The loose-fitting garment is perfect for sleeping and relaxing in.
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- How should I wear a yukata?
- First, put your arms through the sleeves like you would with a robe. Take the right side of the yukata and wrap it across your body. Then, take the left side and wrap it over the right, making sure that the robe is level at your ankles. Pinning the yukata closed on the right side, wrap the sash around your waist a couple of times and then tie a bow. Generally, the bow is tied around the waist for women, and the hips for men.
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- What's a Japanese hot spring (onsen)?
- Onsen (literally "hot spring") is a term often used to refer to both the mineral-rich hot springs and the bathing facilities that house them. Whether the bath is public or private, gender-segregated or mixed, indoor or outdoor, soaking and unwinding in the soothing geothermal waters at an onsen is a millennia-old custom deeply embedded in Japanese culture.
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- What's standard bathing etiquette?
- At a bathhouse—onsen or not—guests are expected to remove all clothing in their respective changing rooms before entering the bathing area. As a common courtesy, once inside the bathing area, guests should wash and rinse their bodies thoroughly before quietly stepping into the hot water. Whether you relax in solitude or converse softly with others is up to you, but guests should always be mindful of others. Wash towels are often used to cover one’s private areas while walking around. However, note that you should not put towels in the water.
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- Why are tattoos not allowed?
- While tattoos have become more popular among Japan's youth, many Japanese people still associate them with outlaws and organized crime. Nowadays, not all businesses ban customers with tattoos, but you might still be refused admission to bathhouses and swimming pools. Small tattoos can be covered up using waterproof bandaids, but keep in mind that each property has the final say on what’s acceptable.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.4 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Bathhouse
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Deluxe Japanese-Style Room - Annex Garden View
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See what guests loved the most:
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Michelle
Japan“Stayed in the room with a private bath called Kinmatsu (Gold Pine). Lovely. Food was served in beautiful private rooms and was tasty and filling. My second time here”
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Joanna
United States of America“The food was so delicious! I wouldn't say it was healthy vegetarian but it was yummy, even though there was plenty of new foods we didn't recognize. The room was beautiful, too. We loved the heated kotatsu table to keep our feet warm while drinking green tea since it was winter. It's very peaceful and calm. It is also a convenient distance from the shops in the main part of town. ” Read more
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Sophie
United States of America
“What a wonderful property! It was very clean, peaceful, and our annex room was very large. We booked a room with a private bath, which we really enjoyed. We were also extremely impressed with the wonderful dinner — so much variety and flavor — as well as the breakfast! The monks were friendly and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. ” Read more
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Duncan
United States of America
“The dinner was truly fantastic and beautiful, as was the breakfast after the prayer service. Fudo-in is great because you're located right between the two ends of Koyasan, in easy walking distance to both. ”
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Yayu
Indonesia“I like that the place is not too crowded when I was there. It creates different atmosphere and more silent experience. The monk who taking care of us is so kind and attentive in his own way. The food was amazing. I didn’t know that vegetarians meals can be so decadent. ” Read more
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Mark
United States of America
“I had the opportunity to stay at two different ryokan temples while on Mt Koya. This was the second of the two, and I am glad that I had the chance to compare. Both were different experiences. Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin was a newer, shinier ryokan compared to my other temple stay. While both offered the same broad features, this temple was aimed more at upscale visitors. I read several comments about Mt. Koya while researching where bloggers complained about the temple stay experience. First, you need to know what you are going to experience. However, this is more for those who might complain about other temple experiences given the more upscale polish. What I did like about Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin was the dining room (my other ryokan temple you ate in your room), the room size and a beautiful garden.” Read more
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Anuradha
United States of America
“Clean, priests were very welcoming and helpful. Room was spacious with comfortable futons. Attached bathroom was clean and spacious with all toiletries provided. Food was amazing. Prayer ceremony was an incredible experience.Highly recommend this lodging.” Read more
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Helen
United States of America
“Beautiful hotel, great food, but lack of chairs makes its bit challenging for non-Japanese visitors”
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Mei
Hong Kong“The building is historical and within a temple. It provides some cultural experience for attendees.”
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Luke
United Kingdom“The food, decor, spaciousness, and grounds were breathtaking. The room included a beautiful table, a hot water thermal jug and tea set, art, etc and was incredibly huge for Japan. We were kindly invited to a 7am service, with a paper translating the chief priest's speech (on world peace, gratitude, etc) and with a transcription of a heart mantra. The monks lent us umbrellas. The bedding was very comfortable, and we could control the room's heating. Bus stop 8 is only about 200 meters from the entrance. The monks let us check in over an hour early.” Read more
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Kongobu-ji Temple0.4 miles
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Nyonindo0.8 miles
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Niukanshobu Shrine6.2 miles
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Jison-in Temple6.2 miles
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Kokawa-dera Temple11.6 miles
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Tanize Suspension Bridge12.4 miles
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Cafe/Bar 梵恩舎0.2 miles
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Restaurant 中本名玉堂食堂部0.2 miles
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Train Koyasan Station1.3 miles
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Kansai International Airport25.2 miles
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Kobe Airport35.9 miles
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Shirahama Airport40.1 miles
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Amenities of Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Slippers
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Bathhouse
Media & Technology
- TV
Internet
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Free! Wired internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Baggage storage
- Wake-up service
General
- Air conditioning
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
Languages Spoken
- English
- Japanese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children over 13 are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 13 and up are allowed)
Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin
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Room options at Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin include:
- Quad
- Family
- Twin
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin by:
- Train 2h 50min
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The prices at Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Bathhouse
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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Guests staying at Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
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Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin is 3,100 feet from the center of Koyasan.
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Check-in at Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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Yes, Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin is popular with guests booking family stays.
