About this property

A Buddhist temple lodging accommodation, 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- lies amid mountains in the sacred Koyasan area. It features classic Japanese architecture and a tranquil atmosphere, adjoining a temple built in 837. The property serves traditional vegetarian meals. Featuring minimalist lines and a serene beauty, rooms come with a tatami (woven-straw) floor and traditional futon bedding. A TV and a low table are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. Certain rooms feature garden views. 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- offers free WiFi in all rooms. A limited number of free tablet rental is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Luggage can be stored at the property at no extra charge. Guests can participate in Buddhist liturgy sessions and Homa rituals in the morning, free of charge. Activities such as Sutra copying and the tracing of Buddhist images are offered at an additional charge. Healthy vegetarian meals are served in the dining room for dinner and breakfast. The property is a 2-minute walk from bus stop Karukayado-mae, which is a 15-minute bus ride from the Koyasan Cablecar Station. The famous Kongobu-ji Temple is a 12-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Asian

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Coral
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great temple lodging with friendly monks . Wonderful vegan breakfast and dinner. Opportunity to attend morning prayers if you wish at 6am and also use temple onsen. Excellent location for night cemetery tour which id highly recommend. Located at...
  • Monika
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely experience to stay in a temple in a traditional room and tasting traditional vegetarian breakfast/ dinner which were beautifully prepared and very tasty. Rooms and shared bathroom with onsen were clean. Room had a heater that warmed the...
  • Stefanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a great experience staying in a temple and attending the prayers in the mornings. The food was excellent! The room was spacious, clean and quiet. The temple itself has a lovely garden and feels homely. We enjoyed the public bath, though...
  • Anne-marie
    Canada Canada
    We were greeted by a monk who brought us to our room: a clean, simple traditional tatami room. a safe and a small tv were provided is we wished to use them. Bathrooms are shared. Traditional buddhist monk meals (supper and breakfast) were...
  • Danielle
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Brilliant experience - the dinner and breakfasts were exceptional, it was very special to witness the Buddhist morning prayers and we were lucky to experience a fire ceremony. Very hospitable hosts, and a wonderful trip in Koyasan.
  • Kristýna
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Amazing experience. Food is very tasty, monks are friendly and helpful, the traditional japanese room has a great atmosphere and I find the japanese futon beds very comfortable. The onsen here is very nice. It was my first experience with onsen,...
  • Niina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everyone was very friendly here and welcoming. The temple was easy to find and short was short walk from Okunoin cemetery. Food prepared with care and lovely to try traditional meals. Very quiet and peaceful stay. It was an honour to participate...
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Rooms that we stayed in were spacious, even standard ones, much bigger than normal hotel rooms. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, helping and answering questions. The onsen was really nice with hot tub and 3 people could easily fit in....
  • Ilaria
    Italy Italy
    It was a great experience, the monks were very kind, the place quiet and peaceful, perfect after a tour in crowdy Osaka! Also the dinner and breakfast were a great occasion to know their way of life, and so the prayers in the morning!
  • Lawrence
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location, the story behind the tempel (see samurai armor) and the magical atmosphere makes this temple and temple stay incredible. The large rooms are authentic, clean and exceptionally well maintained. We had a view upon the Japanese garden...

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House rules

高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 09:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Children aged 3 years old and younger can stay in an existing bed free of charge.

Please note that rooms do not have a lock.

The full amount of the reservation must be paid via cash or credit card when checking out.

Rates differ according to the number of guests. Please indicate the correct number of guests staying at the time of booking.

Guests with a dinner-inclusive rate must check in by 17:00 to eat dinner at this property. Guests who check in after this time may not be served dinner, and no refund will be given.

Please inform 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

License number: 和歌山県指令 高保衛 第35-2号

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