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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 accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.

Amazing experience at Koyasan, we enjoyed every minute, the meditation, the ceremony, and the bonfire. This temple is great and ideally located, we loved our room, the staff speaks English very well and I recommend booking the night experience as it was a great one.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
1,358 reviews
Price from€ 911.05per night
高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-, hotel in Koyasan

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin- is located in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

This was incredible- the monks were the best as was the staff- this is def the upper scale of the temple stay experiences- rooms were VERY nice ( full tv ac bathroom etc) the communal baths were very cool and so needed after a day hiking about , dinner and breakfast were ELABORATE 10-20 wee courses, beautifully laid out and in a 450 years old dining space, I attended the morning g prayers which was so worth it- when I arrived early I asked if I could just leave my bag but they just showed me to my room earl- SO kind- the property is stunning, room view stunning, location perfect!! I came from Kyoto on the 8:10AM Keihan bus DIRECT from Kyoto station, drop off at Koyasan buss station- 5 min walk to Fu Doin- going back to Osaka hah! Bus to the Cable car, cable car, 3 trains mamma mia….anyways, DO THIS- Koyasan do not miss: the cemetery! ( you could spend hours here) Awesome Rock garden at the main temple Kongobu Ji, the huge Dango Garan area- I walked all the time peeking at other areas
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
339 reviews
Price from€ 260.30per night
Guest House hachi hachi, hotel in Koyasan

Offering quiet street views, Guest House hachi hachi is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.

Very kind host, nice location, and good breakfast. Thanks!
9.4
Scored 9.4
Superb
Rated superb
314 reviews
Price from€ 85.78per night
Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo, hotel in Koyasan

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Tama Museum and 37 km from Kishi Station.

Everything. The food is awesome
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
563 reviews
Price from€ 88.73per night
Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu, hotel in Koyasan

Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu is situated in Koyasan, famous as the world headquarters of the Koyasan Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Breakfast and dinner with extra charges are proposed during the check-in. Both were very good and tasteful.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
72 reviews
Price from€ 82.82per night
宿坊 光明院, hotel in 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.

Lifetime experience, so much more that accomodation
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
151 reviews
Price from€ 183.39per night
清浄心院, hotel in Koyasan

清浄心院 is situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, and 45 km from Itakiso Shrine. It is set 39 km from Tama Museum and features full-day security.

Amazing experience!!! There is a heater in the room, so even if you are traveling during the cold season, you can sleep in a heated room. Great typical dinner, and excellent location.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
155 reviews
Price from€ 214.75per 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 accommodation for visitors.

Very nice ambiance, great hosts
9.0
Scored 9.0
Superb
Rated superb
515 reviews
Price from€ 171.56per night
高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-, hotel in Koyasan

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

Great to experience a temple stay. The vegetarian dinner was excellent, served in your room, with accompanied explanations. Rooms surprisingly quiet, with some expected noises. Shared bathrooms at set times. Right behind kongobu-ji temple complex.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
924 reviews
Price from€ 189.31per night
高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-, hotel in Koyasan

Situated in Koyasan and only 39 km from Tama Museum, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Everyone spoke English which was surprisingly, the temple is very clean and the staff is very supportive!, it was very organized honestly and the experience of sleeping in a temple even for a day was nice and recommended.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
629 reviews
Price from€ 165.65per 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
  • 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

Explore guest reviews of hotels in Koyasan

  • From € 461.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 629 reviews
    Everything was perfect . I would love to stay with the monks for a couple more days . The room was incredible , beautiful and simple at the same time . The best room with the toilet in all the hotels we stayed in Japan . The vegetarian food prepared by the monks was so delicious and beautiful ! And the meditation at 6am and 5pm is a very good momento to learn more about Buddhism . The bath is very clean and nice , it was a very good experience . Maybe one day I’ll have de opportunity to return . Thanks for the experience .
    Andreia
    Thailand
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 155 reviews
    can'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.
    Robert
    Singapore
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews
    We 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.
    Krisztina
    Slovakia
  • From € 224.81 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 145 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
  • From € 224.81 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 596 reviews
    The area Jokiin is situated in was perfect for my stay. It was in close proximity to all the historic and spiritually significant sites I wanted to see. The staff there are excellent, very passionate people who are maintaining a beautiful tradition. While I myself do not speak Japanese, the staff were more than accommodating for me and my needs.
    Zack
    United States
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 421 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 € 88.83 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 564 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
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 421 reviews
    Good location; Spacious and sprawling; Adequate privacy; Peaceful and solemn space; Helpful temple and property staff; Particularly loved the Japanese garden, including the pilgrims’ room and communal dining room with a view. Deeply enjoyed the authentic feel of the temple and its facilities.
    Lalaine
    Philippines
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 314 reviews
    A cozy traditional Japenese guest-house, right near the Daimon gate. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the facilities were super comfortable. The relatively low price (in comparison to the temple-stays) allowed me to enjoy Koyasan without having to pay a huge amount on accomodation.
    Guy
    Israel
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 340 reviews
    Great experience staying in a Buddhist monastery. Excellent (vegetarian) dinner and breakfast. It is expensive ... but a unique experience. The small town of Koyasan is a very interesting locality ... close to nature ... and a wonderful, peaceful atmosphere about this town.
    Philip
    Australia
  • From € 567.93 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 443 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
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 315 reviews
    the traditional inn was very peaceful, with a nice bathing house on the first floor. room was very spacious, in a Japanese style futons that were comfortable morning ceremony and breakfast were nice experiences.
    Shoval
    Israel
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 314 reviews
    The guest house was beautiful, very clean and it felt very authentic. Nori was also very kind and he gave me several great spots to visit in Koyasan as well as in Japan in general. I can highly recommend this stay!
    Vladimir
    Switzerland
  • From € 224.81 per night
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 596 reviews
    Nice Shukubo experience in Koyasan. Staff were very nice and looked after our bags before and after checkin/out. Absolutely gorgeous Japanese garden that was showing its full Autumn colours.
    Sejal
    Australia
  • From € 946.55 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,358 reviews
    I’ve stayed here before, I brought my wife and we enjoyed the proximity to the cemetery and the food and temple services. it’s a nice experience and different than elsewhere in Japan.
    David
    United States
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 924 reviews
    This 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.
    Robert
    United States
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 315 reviews
    The location is excellent, very central in Koyasan. The temple is beautiful, with a nice garden. The rooms were clean and the shared facilities as well.
    Lennart
    Netherlands
  • From € 946.55 per night
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,358 reviews
    third time I go at Ekoin and as usual my stay was perfect! staff are super kind and the place is probably one of the best temple to stay in Koyasan
    Nicolas
    Japan
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 233 reviews
    We liked the morning prayers. It was very authentic and longer and way better then in other such places in Koyasan.
    Edi
    Switzerland
  • From € 461.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 629 reviews
    Excellent place to enjoy what Kōyasan offers. Great experience to stay at a temple
    Nisso
    United States