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高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-, hotel in Koyasan

A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodations, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.

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
1,342 reviews
Price from$989.75per night
高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-, hotel in 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.

Love the place, environment and people. The food and onsen were great.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
332 reviews
Price from$282.79per night
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo, hotel in Koyasan

Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo offers accommodations in Koyasan, 23 miles from Tama Museum and 23 miles from Kishi Station.

No breakfast included in our booking.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
558 reviews
Price from$96.40per night
Guest House hachi hachi, hotel in 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.

Room and the host.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
307 reviews
Price from$93.19per night
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu, hotel in 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.

The vibes and the kind of the guy at the reception (I don’t know if he is the owner)
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
71 reviews
Price from$64.27per night
宿坊 光明院, hotel in 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.

Centrally located, welcoming monks, great food.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
144 reviews
Price from$199.24per night
清浄心院, hotel in Koyasan

清浄心院 enjoys a location in Koyasan, 28 miles from Itakiso Shrine and 28 miles from Jodo-ji Temple.

Awesome unique experience! Would love to stay again.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
155 reviews
Price from$233.30per night
高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-, hotel in 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.

The atmosphere, hospitality and food.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
515 reviews
Price from$173.53per night
高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-, hotel in Koyasan

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodations surrounded by mountains and many temples.

Everything
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
915 reviews
Price from$205.66per night
高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-, hotel in 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.

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
606 reviews
Price from$179.95per night
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What Guests Said About Koyasan:

  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Daryll
    Canada
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    A
    Anonymous
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 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.
    Nicole
    United Kingdom
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Ivana
    Austria
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Evelyn
    Australia
  • 10
    Scored 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.
    Sarah
    United States of America

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Koyasan

  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 136 reviews
    We are so happy we chose this temple for our stay in Koyasan. It was quiet and peaceful and the staff was very kind. The morning ceremonies were definitely an important part of the experience. The place felt much less crowded compared to the other temple stays that we passed by in town, which we really appreciated. It has a nice garden and a relaxing indoor onsen, available for guests in the evenings.
    Nimisha
    Canada
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 538 reviews
    Amazing place, in the middle of Koyasan, so everything is super close. The place is really clean and have all of the amenities. Tommy is amazing, when I arrived he gave me all the recommendations to do in Koyasan Don’t miss the ceremony at the temple in the morning, it’s a life changing experience, and without Tommy, I wouldn’t even know
    Carlos Fernando
    Mexico
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,343 reviews
    The temple and gardens are beautiful. The rooms are comfortable and the facilities are spotless. The meals are delicious and it is a treat to have then served privately in the rooms. The welcome is warm and friendly and the monks provide a great introduction to meditation and their ceremonies. A wonderful way to experience Koyasan.
    Dorothy
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 422 reviews
    This is a unique property style in Japan. You are staying in temple lodgings (宿坊, shukubō). We enjoyed our stay, we had a great, simple room with all we needed. The room was on a separate floor to the workings of the temple. It also offered a unique opportunity to learn and observe the practices of the monks and the temple.
    Stace.W
    Canada
  • From $96.40 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 558 reviews
    Even nicer than the photos look. The building looks newly refurbished and my room was clean, comfy and modern. The owners were super friendly and made me feel very welcome, including excellent food and service on their izakaya downstairs. The location is great for sightseeing in Koyasan, only 10 min walk from major temples.
    mcquinny
    United Kingdom
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    The host was excellent and very caring. She made sure that the stay was comfortable and that you well taken care off. In addition, she helped with tips to visit the various cultural centers in Koyasan, made arrangements to visit a prayer ceremony at a temple and be thoughtful about travel arrangements.
    N
    Nitin
    United States of America
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 26 reviews
    Koyasan Space was one the highlights of my trip to Japan. It’s a beautiful place, in an ideal location and the host was very welcoming and warm. I felt quite at home and especially appreciated the attention to detail. I would stay here again and highly recommend to others looking to visit Koyasan.
    Jen
    United Kingdom
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 515 reviews
    Both the temple and Koyasan itself are beautiful and peaceful, offering an escape from the modern world. While it is rather pricey compared to usual accomodation in Japan, it is a temple and as such offers an experience, not just accomodation. In my opinion this justifies the price.
    Jure
    Austria
  • From $372.76 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 606 reviews
    Beautiful traditional japanese room in a buddhist temple very close to other places of interest in Koyasan. The meals are nicely presented also in a traditional tatami room and you can join meditation at 2 times during the day. Staff is super respectful and friendly
    Jona
    Australia
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 71 reviews
    Ideally 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!
    Marine
    France
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1,343 reviews
    It’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.
    Cynthia
    United States of America
  • From $1,402.24 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 438 reviews
    Such a beautiful temple! The monks were all so lovely and inviting, the morning prayer was a privilege to listen to and there was plenty of food to fill you up for dinner & breakfast. The location is also amazing, Koyasan is absolutely worth the journey!
    Meg
    Australia
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 915 reviews
    Very friendly staff. Exceptional dinner that allows you to try different kinds of ingredients we didn't taste in Japan anywhere else. The morning ceremonony is very interesting. Really close to most highlights in Koyasan. Would repeat this expererience.
    Hugostatina
    Portugal
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 915 reviews
    The room is spacious, beautifully decorated and has a nice view of the garden. The dinner was delicious and an amazing experience. Location is very convenient for visiting Koyasan. A small but functional bath is great for relaxing.
    Chenlu
    United States of America
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 307 reviews
    Everything! 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!
    Dorota
    United Kingdom
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 589 reviews
    an amazing experience all round. traditional ryokan style accommodation in temple lodgings. exceptional meals all served in traditional style. brilliant location right next to the main multi temple complex.
    Angela
    Australia
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 307 reviews
    Thank you so much Nori for a great experience. We will miss the guesthouse and Koyasan. I will definitely come back again the next time I am visiting Koyasan.
    Daniel
    United States of America
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 422 reviews
    the room was large and the garden was super. the bath room in our room was very practical, we will stay again in autumn in this hotel
    bozenna
    Japan
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 589 reviews
    The property was centrally located and close to one of the biggest temples in the small town of Koyasan.
    Vivien
    United States of America
  • From $1,402.24 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 438 reviews
    Koyasan is a nice location, the back garden was nice, public onsen was comfortable
    Jessica
    Canada