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高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin- 3 stars

Koyasan

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.

Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided. The lodge looked amazing and the staff was very friendly.

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9
Superb
1,163 reviews
Price from
£162
per night

高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- 3 stars

Koyasan

Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring, comfortable futon bedding and paper sliding screens. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a safe. Bathroom facilities are shared, and the public baths are open 16:00-22:00 and 06:00-09:00 daily. The place was clean and well maintained. The monks are very approachable and friendly.

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9.2
Superb
1,475 reviews
Price from
£254
per night

高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- 3 stars

Koyasan

Set in Koyasan and only 39 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers full-day security. Matsushita Park is 45 km away and Subaru Hall is 47 km from the ryokan.

At the ryokan, the units are fitted with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities. Amazing food, friendly staff, beautiful building

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9
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
£190
per night

高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- 3 stars

Koyasan

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. Saifuku-ji Temple is 49 km from the ryokan. Very welcoming monks Very close to the bus station and at a walking distance from the temples (careful, you must be back to the ryokan by 5pm) Dinner and breakfast (vegetarian) are delicious and served directly in the room The room was cosy and traditional, with comfortable futons, and yukatas are available There is a large hot tub, similar to an onsen to be shared with the other guests, this is where you shower too (you must be comfortable with nudity) We attended the morning ceremony, a unique moment

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9.2
Superb
171 reviews
Price from
£284
per night

宿坊 光明院

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. It is located 39 km from Kishi Station and provides luggage storage space. Wanpaku Park is 47 km away and Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore is 48 km from the ryokan. Very kind monks, they are very respectful and willing to help. It's a beautiful temple, with a mix of old and some modern comforts. Enjoy the slight inconveniences! You can leave your bags if you arrive early and leave late. Very spacious rooms, clean bathrooms.

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9.1
Superb
277 reviews
Price from
£99
per night

Shirahama no Yado Daigo 2 stars

Shirahama Onsen, Shirahama

Set in Shirahama, within 200 metres of Shirahama Beach and 1.2 km of Ezura Beach, Shirahama no Yado Daigo offers free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around 2 km from Shirahama Art Museum, 2.1 km from Shirahama Aquarium Kyoto University and 2.7 km from Kishu Museum of Art. The ryokan features family rooms. The accommodation is very beautiful and inviting. Once you step inside, you’ll be greeted warm nicely from the stuff and get your keycard to check in. You will be asked each morning when you would like to eat breakfast so they can cook you fresh meals every day. Each days breakfast is different and gives you a healthy start into the day. Besides the meal you can drink tea, juice or coffee. The room is traditionally styled with a modern shower and a little extra tea corner. As the whole hotel, the room is very clean and tidy. You will find anything you need right away. Because the accommodation is 2 minutes max away from the beach and restaurants you will have a grate stay at this place. All in all I had a very nice experience at the hotel and would recommend it highly. The stuff was very friendly and the food was every day a positive surprise and well done.

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9.1
Superb
478 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

Minshuku Sumiya 2 stars

Kawayu Onsen, Tanabe

Located just 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya features accommodation in Tanabe with access to an open-air bath, a bar, as well as a housekeeping service. This 2-star ryokan offers a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and public bath. The ryokan provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The guesthouse owner is a quite enthusiastic and kind person. When I arrived at the house with tired hiking body, he returned the money which I paid more in booking.com forwardly at the situation that I didn't know I paid more.

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9.1
Superb
369 reviews
Price from
£39
per night

高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- 3 stars

Koyasan

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Subaru Hall. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan features family rooms. It was a lovely experience. Loved the morning service/meditation. Dinner and breakfast were a great experience. A little on the expensive side by my standards. But no regrets having stayed a night in a Buddhist temple.

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9.3
Superb
420 reviews
Price from
£203
per night

Kirinosato Takahara 2 stars

Tanabe

Hotel Kirinosato Takahara features outdoor and indoor hot spring baths, only a 2-minute walk from the World Heritage Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout the property, a terrace and rooms with a Japanese interior and Western beds. the views, the incredible food, the onsen, and warm hospitality from everyone working there

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9.5
Exceptional
274 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- 3 stars

Koyasan

All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available. Such a clean, comfortable place! The monges were also very nice and spoke great english. Would 100% recommend

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9
Superb
620 reviews
Price from
£147
per night

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