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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.
Slava Skryabin
United States of America
Great experience at the temple - meditations, morning services... That's the only reason to not put 1 star - see below.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,349 reviews
Price from£789.88per 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
334 reviews
Price from£225.68per 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.
Karen
Australia
No breakfast included in our booking.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
559 reviews
Price from£76.93per 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
309 reviews
Price from£74.37per 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.
Charles W
United States of America
If you’re like me and dream of visiting Koyasan but have to travel on a budget, this is the place for you! The owner is so kind and generous with his advice about enjoying your time exploring this incredible, historic temple town and he even makes great food, too! I highly recommend staying there. It’s also awesome how close it is to the Okunoin Cemetery, which was my favorite part of Koyasan, and also makes attending the morning prayer service much easier because of its close proximity!
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
72 reviews
Price from£71.81per 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.
Nathalia
United States of America
Centrally located, welcoming monks, great food.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
149 reviews
Price from£159per 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.
Ify
United States of America
Awesome unique experience! Would love to stay again.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
155 reviews
Price from£186.19per 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.
Malgorzata
Poland
The atmosphere, hospitality and food.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
515 reviews
Price from£148.74per 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
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
917 reviews
Price from£164.13per 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.
Amanda
United Kingdom
Our room was beautiful, it was such a peaceful setting, and the meditation and chanting made it a really special and unique experience.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
614 reviews
Price from£143.61per night
What Guests Said About Koyasan:
- 10Scored 10
The train and cable car were thrilling.
The train and cable car were thrilling. The forest surroundings gave the town a cozy feel and kept the air so fresh.. The English Guide Club provided a very knowledgeable guide, Mayumi. I learned much more than what you find in books. The burial site is really amazing - a must see. There are some great coffee shops too. It's worthy of a repeat visit.
DaryllCanada - 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
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- 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
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,349 reviewsEko-in Temple lodging is a must do. Excellent location to the east of the town opposite the entrance to Oku-no-in Cemetery (recommend the optional evening monks tour). The temple staff were very friendly and informative. The stay included an afternoon meditation session, morning service and the fire ceremony (all a must and a great experience). The delicious evening meal and breakfast were delivered to the room and could be eaten wearing the supplied Yukata. Recommend room with private bathroom.
DarrenLuxembourg - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 155 reviewscan't get more authentic than this temple stay, so you shouldn't expect too many modern conveniences. Most appreciated thought was the space heater in the tatami bed room (temperatures outside hit 0c)! The included dinner and breakfast consisted of an interesting array of vegetarian dishes, some sourced locally (ie. mushrooms). The location is right off the main road in Koyasan, and steps away from the entrance to the Okunoin cemetery.RobertSingapore
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 72 reviewsI really liked the food, especially the dinner - it was amazing! The futons were fluffy and the public bath was nice. I really enjoyed watching some TV after eating dinner and warming up in a hot bath. The monks were polite and answered all of our questions- I did not experience any rudeness that the other reviews are talking about. They even told us a lot about the current state of the temple after the morning ceremony was over.
DariaJapan - 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 309 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 - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 149 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· 917 reviewsStaying here for one night was one of my favorite experiences in my life. Koyasan has a beautiful atmosphere, the temple itself was so calm and peaceful, and the tatami dinner experience in our room was genuinely better than any Michelin star meal. The food (all of it vegetarian Japanese Buddhist cuisine) was incredible. The beds were super comfortable and in general absolutely loved it.
ErifiliUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 286 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 - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 593 reviewsUnique experience of lodging in a beautiful buddhist temple. The place has a very special atmosphere. The (buddhist vegetarian) dinner and breakfast were rich and very tasty. The staff was super welcoming and friendly. Good onsen bath. Traditional Japanese-style room (tatami mats and futon beds) was really spatious and comfortable.
JuriGermany - From £76.93 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 559 reviewsThis guest house is a very charming place to stay near Garan, Koyasan central temple complex. The whole property is spotless and we'll equipped. The hosts are extremely kind and generous and provided everything I needed during my stay. Also, they have a restaurant which food is perhaps the best I've tried during my trip. Thank you.PaulogilfinoAustralia
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 334 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
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 545 reviewsBest accommodation in Koyasan! Clean, comfortable and conveniently located one minute from a bus stop and within easy walking distance of several local attractions. The hosts are fantastic! So kind and happy to share information about the area as well as recommendations. I would greatly recommend their cafe for breakfast!AAnonymousBelgium
- 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 72 reviewsIdeally situated directly next to Okunoin. Ryochi was very nice and helpful, he speaks perfect english and communication was easy, which was refreshing in Japan. I slept very well and the fire was very nice to warm up after freezing temperatures exploring Koyasan!MarineFrance
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,349 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 - 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 334 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
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 917 reviewsThis is my favorite of the three shukubo I’ve stayed in at Koyasan. It is literally 30 seconds from Danjo Garan, which on its own is worth the price of staying here.
RobertUnited States of America - From £297.49 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 614 reviewsThis beautiful Buddhist temple exceeded my expectation. The place is so gorgeous, peaceful and relaxing. The service was great and the food delicious.AleUnited States of America
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 129 reviewsAmazing temple and garden in a great location. The vegetarian meals were delicious! 😍 Koyasan is truly a special placeStellaItaly
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 515 reviewsThe location is quiet and within walking distance to much of Koyasan.RyanCanada
- From £1,119.07 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 438 reviewsPerfect stay for anyone visiting mount koyasanJoeJapan
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