Name: Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin
Address: 648-0211 Wakayama, Koyasan, Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 456, Japan, Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 456, Wakayama, 648-0211, Japan
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $313 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Ryokan Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin

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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.

Luke

United Kingdom

Vegan meals were wonderful, beautifully presented and healthy. The onsen. Interactive morning prayers.

Doug

United States of America

Great location, nice to have a private washroom, great food.

David

Canada

Very courteous and helpful staff and their services beyond my expectations

Keiko

Thailand

The staff was extremely attentive. My husband wasn’t feeling well and they brought his meals to the room. The entire property was spotless. The food was beautifully presented. The morning prayers were well worth attending and not too early. Most spaces were heated a comfortably. We did not use some of the available amenities because my husband wasn’t well.

Janet

United States of America

The monks were all very kind and spoke English. The Buddhist vegetarian dinner was SPECTACULAR-- one of the best meals we had in Japan. It was so good and so filling we forgot it was vegetarian!

Wayne

United States of America

It’s very unfortunate that the bathroom can only be used in the evening and not in the morning

Marcel

Israel

One of my favorite places during my two weeks in Japan. The monks here are incredibly kind and humble. The inn is gorgeous. The landscaping is gorgeous. The room view is beautiful and plenty of room for 3 guys. The only inn I stayed at which had a kotatsu (even better a sunken kotatsu). Breakfast is grouped with others after their morning service. Dinner is private. Both meals were excellent.

Cody

United States of America

The place was very beautiful and it did feel like a very relaxing retreat to relax your mind. The night walk arranged by a nearby temple is recommended, as it was very educational, but wrap up warm for it! The vegetarian meals was very very good, and definitely worth trying. The moutains are very beautiful and we would recommend 2 nights, but the cost considering it was a temple is much higher than i would have expected.

Sze

United Kingdom

The experience of being among the monks, the opportunity to attend the morning prayer with them and the AWESOME shojin ryori dinner, one of the tastiest of our 1-month trip in Japan

Enrique

Spain

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What guests loved the most:
“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.”

Luke United Kingdom
“Vegan meals were wonderful, beautifully presented and healthy. The onsen. Interactive morning prayers.”

Doug United States of America
“Great location, nice to have a private washroom, great food.”

David Canada
“Very courteous and helpful staff and their services beyond my expectations”

Keiko Thailand
“The staff was extremely attentive. My husband wasn’t feeling well and they brought his meals to the room. The entire property was spotless. The food was beautifully presented.”

Janet United States of America
“The monks were all very kind and spoke English. The Buddhist vegetarian dinner was SPECTACULAR-- one of the best meals we had in Japan. It was so good and so filling we forgot it was vegetarian!”

Wayne United States of America
“It’s very unfortunate that the bathroom can only be used in the evening and not in the morning”

Marcel Israel
“One of my favorite places during my two weeks in Japan. The monks here are incredibly kind and humble. The inn is gorgeous. The landscaping is gorgeous.”

Cody United States of America
“The place was very beautiful and it did feel like a very relaxing retreat to relax your mind.”

Sze United Kingdom
“The experience of being among the monks, the opportunity to attend the morning prayer with them and the AWESOME shojin ryori dinner, one of the tastiest of our 1-month trip in Japan”

Enrique Spain

Located in Koyasan, a 20-minute walk from Nyonindo, Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers luggage storage space. The ryokan features family rooms.

Guests at the ryokan can enjoy a vegetarian breakfast.

The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 40 miles from Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin.

This property is a ryokan, which is a type of traditional Japanese Inn. Learn more

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Closest Landmarks *

Nyonindo
0.8 miles
Koyasan Station
1.3 miles
Niukanshobu Shrine
6.2 miles
Jison-in Temple
6.2 miles
Kokawa-dera Temple
11.6 miles
Tanize Suspension Bridge
12.4 miles
Kansai Cycle Sports Centre
14.4 miles
Shipporyu-ji Temple
14.5 miles
Okumizuma Onsen
15.6 miles
Tama Museum
15.9 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

梵恩舎 Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
中本名玉堂食堂部 Restaurant
0.2 miles
ココストアぜにや店 Supermarket
0.3 miles

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Kansai International Airport
25.2 miles
Kobe Airport
35.9 miles
Shirahama Airport
40.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Literally everything! From the heartwarming welcome, to the people’s kindness and great service, to the beautiful spaces/rooms (its elegance comes from its ...”

Jayme

United Kingdom

“Everything was just perfect. 24 hours of relax, historical suggestions and joy. Dinner and breakfast where beyond imagination, both for the location and the foo...”

Paolo

Italy

9.5

“Food, as already mentioned, is utterly superb. Location is great, but it's a small town so that's not a huge discriminator.”

Mark

United Kingdom

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3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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The entrance to the property is closed between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Children & Beds

Children over 13 are welcome.

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This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

“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.”

“The staff was extremely attentive. My husband wasn’t feeling well and they brought his meals to the room. The entire property was spotless. The food was beautifully presented. The morning prayers were well worth attending and not too early. Most spaces were heated a comfortably. We did not use some of the available amenities because my husband wasn’t well.”

“The monks were all very kind and spoke English. The Buddhist vegetarian dinner was SPECTACULAR-- one of the best meals we had in Japan. It was so good and so filling we forgot it was vegetarian!”

“One of my favorite places during my two weeks in Japan. The monks here are incredibly kind and humble. The inn is gorgeous. The landscaping is gorgeous. The room view is beautiful and plenty of room for 3 guys. The only inn I stayed at which had a kotatsu (even better a sunken kotatsu). Breakfast is grouped with others after their morning service. Dinner is private. Both meals were excellent. ”

“The place was very beautiful and it did feel like a very relaxing retreat to relax your mind. The night walk arranged by a nearby temple is recommended, as it was very educational, but wrap up warm for it! The vegetarian meals was very very good, and definitely worth trying. The moutains are very beautiful and we would recommend 2 nights, but the cost considering it was a temple is much higher than i would have expected.”

“The experience of being among the monks, the opportunity to attend the morning prayer with them and the AWESOME shojin ryori dinner, one of the tastiest of our 1-month trip in Japan”

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Reviewed: October 19, 2019

Barbora
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
Do it - there won't be any regrets.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Luke
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.2

“Breathtaking surroundings and food”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Gates close at 9pm, so night walks weren't an option. The chopsticks were very cheap, splintery disposable ones, at both dinner and breakfast, for everyone. The onsen had no cold bath, was entirely indoors, and was only open from 1630 to 2100.
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.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Maurice
Australia
9.6

“Marvellous, a truly enjoyable genuine cultural experience; not commonly available in the world.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing but not for the Hilton crowd.
This is not a hotel with the expectations of the city. This is a cultural experience in a tradition of pilgrims to Koyasan that reflects the importance of Koyasan itself. Everything about this experience was marvellous and despite not being a Vegan I loved the meals. The opportunity to participate in the morning celebration is great and an opportunity to experience the Buddhist morning celebrations by invitation rather than intrusion.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 14, 2019

Doug
United States of America
9.6

“Magical setting, prayers with monks interactive”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Let early risers use onsen before prayers, more interaction with the monks. Maybe a FAQ sheet in English eg. How many monks live in temple? Who cooks the meals?
Vegan meals were wonderful, beautifully presented and healthy. The onsen. Interactive morning prayers.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 9, 2019

Ana
Netherlands

5 helpful votes
9.6

“A great experience!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Overpriced as is the case for most offers in Koyasan, but I’m so glad we decided to go and that we booked at Fudoin! We were super well received and had an amazing experience overall. The vegetarian dinner is a treat.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Yoann
France

3 helpful votes
10

“Peaceful retreat”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was perfect!
Brilliant stay! A peaceful retreat, ideally located, spotless clean superb accommodation and outstanding dinner. Loved every moment there! One of the best place I've ever been to.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 4, 2019

Mark
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Holy smoke”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I found the futon bedding reasonably comfortable, but then I'm tall and, being generous, athletic. Those with more curvy physiques might benefit from putting an extra mattress or a few pillows underneath their bed, all of which were available in our room.
Food, as already mentioned, is utterly superb. Location is great, but it's a small town so that's not a huge discriminator.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Kathryn
Australia
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The walls were very thin hard to talk with others you are with. Someone next door kept knocking on wall.
Beautiful setting, amenities good. Comfortable futon & lovely down doona’s.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 27, 2019

William
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some may not like the lack of a private bath or shower, but with Onsen facilities it really wasn’t a problem for us.
Lovely insight into Shingon Buddhist life. Let us leave our bags while we wandered in the morning of our departure. Wonderful service in the morning and the food was exquisite.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 27, 2019

Anna
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“Fantastic ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We loved everything. It was perfection.
The place was beyond incredible. We loved every second. It was such a special place. The food was out of this world so definitely book a meal with your visit- Michelin star quality vegetarian cuisine.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 25, 2019

Corina
Australia

1 helpful vote
10

“Tranquil escape”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Absolutely everything! Magic royakan experience in a monestery with morning prayers and outstanding food.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 22, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands
8.3

“Wonderful temple stay experience in Koyasan”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
Was a bit chilly in the buildings
Amazing dinner, beautiful temple buildings and grounds, spacious traditional-style room, clean baths, easy walking distance to both the cemetery and the main temple complex in the centre of Koyasan

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 20, 2019

Mariana
Peru

2 helpful votes
10

“Great authentic Japanesse experience. Mot as turistic as other locations, but totally worth it!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the brakfast was a bit weak in terms on quantity, considering that most people wat only this bwfore departuring for a long train trip!
we loved it! unique and authetic japanesse experience. the veggie food was great, specially the dinner!

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: September 7, 2019

Dpeters
United Kingdom

11 helpful votes
9.2

“Highly recommended spiritual getaway.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would have been good to get a bit more guidance about the area and what to do but, otherwise nothing to complain about at all!
Beautiful temple, delicious food and a very special place. The morning ceremony and explanation was really amazing. The Onsen was also lovely

Stayed in August 2019
Reviewed: September 2, 2019

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

“Fantastic exceeded our expectations”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing it really was a fantastic place.
This is a special place. The room was immaculate and beautiful with a fantastic view of the garden. The dinner was really delicious like a plate of art. The motif ceremony also really peaceful and informative definitely join.

Stayed in August 2019

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