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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 accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.

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francesca
From
Italy
A great experience that is worth it the journey. The food as well was amazing and very tasty
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,726 reviews
Price from
US$305.80
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-

Koyasan

39 km from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin- provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. It is situated 45 km from Matsushita Park and offers luggage storage space.

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IVAN
From
Belgium
Beautiful temple. The experience was amazing. The location is very good, close to the cemetery and not far from the other temples. The dinner and breakfast were very good. It was very nice to see the ceremonies in the morning. Nice onsen to relax.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
Price from
US$212.73
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

Koyasan

Set in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

D
Deborah Almerge Rückert
From
Germany
It a beautiful temple, it is very well kept. The room was very spacious and comfortable, all in tatami floor, tastefully decorated, very clean and well maintained, with aircon available and even a TV. I loved that there was a complimentary tea, a yukata and a toothbrush. The temple has a bath (onsen) available and a morning prayer ceremony.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Price from
US$106.37
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-

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.

S
Silvia
From
Italy
The room and the dinner were great. The atmosphere was unique and we really enjoyed our stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Price from
US$292.50
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin

Koyasan

Located in Koyasan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- offers free private parking. All rooms include a flat-screen TV.

D
Damian
From
Spain
It is really a different experience than just stay in a hotel. The tatami, the windows view are also great perks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
Price from
US$336.38
1 night, 2 adults

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 accommodation for visitors.

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Alan Devalis
From
Italy
Everything is magical. The food, the place, the bath, the staff, the morning ritual. One of the best experiences involving accommodations I've ever had.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 725 reviews
Price from
US$239.32
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin

Koyasan

Offering garden views, Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

E
Edward
From
Japan
I loved the atmosphere, the cultural experience, the food, the room, the environment. Everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,465 reviews
Price from
US$319.10
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

Koyasan

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

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Ioanna
From
Greece
We absolutely loved our stay here The dinner/breakfast served is amazing, a lot of options even for non-vegetarians The place felt very clean and well taken care of. We felt welcome even though it feels like a place mainly for tourists, we would still definitely recommend the experience even for one night to see the morning ceremony The room is amazing, very spacious and with great views to the garden and temple, offers a lot of amenities, welcome tea and snack, yakata, toothrbrush, hair comb etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,400 reviews
Price from
US$212.73
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-

Koyasan

高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-, a property with a garden, is situated in Koyasan, 38 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park.

c
claudia
From
Norway
wonderful temple, the monks were very welcoming, they even give you a welcome gift at dinner which is surprisingly abundant and tasty. The fact that they let guests partake in the morning ceremony and then let you inside the shrine is so generous and nice of them. We had such a fullfilling and zen experiece
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$234
1 night, 2 adults

清浄心院

Koyasan

Situated 45 km from Matsushita Park, 47 km from Subaru Hall and 48 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore, 清浄心院 provides accommodation located in Koyasan.

B
Bridget
From
United Kingdom
An incredible experience, staying in a monastery and eating like monks for one day. The whole experience of going up the mountain on the train and cable car in Dec in the snow was magical. The monastery is stunning, monks welcoming and the room and food are completely authentic. We got up at 6am to listen to morning prayers which was quite mind blowing. We spent 3 hours in the cemetary at night, walking up to the shrine which was a highlight of our visit to Japan. It's really important to remember that this is not a hotel it is a real, operating monastery. In Dec it is freezing (minus 2 on the inside) but the bedrooms have heaters and we were very cosy at night. The dinner and breakfast are 100% Buddhist monk fodder. Buckle up and eat pickled seaweed for breakfast. You will have a great time if you go with it. Our family of four have told everyone about our time in the mountains, a once in a lifetime experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
US$294.70
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at this traditional Japanese-style accommodation. Sleep on the floor (on a futon roll) in a room furnished with tatami flooring and sliding doors. Guests can often expect access to a communal bath plus a complimentary Japanese garment called a yukata.

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These ryokans in Koyasan and nearby have non-smoking options

  • Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

    Koyasan
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,399 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 681 reviews

    Situated just 45 km from Matsushita Park, 高野山 宿坊 普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin- features accommodation in Koyasan with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 417 reviews

    Located in Mount Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zoufukuin offers a traditional Japanese-style accommodation housed within a Buddhist temple.

  • Koyasan Gokuraku Stay

    Koyasan
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

    Koyasan Gokuraku Stay is located in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park, 46 km from Subaru Hall, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

    Located in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin- provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    From US$702.01 per night
  • 清浄心院

    Koyasan
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

    Situated 45 km from Matsushita Park, 47 km from Subaru Hall and 48 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore, 清浄心院 provides accommodation located in Koyasan.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews

    Located within 37 km of Kishi Station and 44 km of Matsushita Park, 高野山 宿坊 宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin- provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Koyasan.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

    高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-, a property with a garden, is situated in Koyasan, 38 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Matsushita Park, as well as 47 km from Wanpaku Park.

  • Kongo Sanmaiin

    Koyasan
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews

    Situated in the famous Koyasan city, Kongo Sanmaiin is a property with 800 years of history. It boasts having a national treasure as well as over 10 important cultural properties on site.

Highly rated ryokans in Koyasan and nearby

  • Sanso Amanosato

    Katsuragi
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

    Located in Katsuragi, Sanso Amanosato features 5-star accommodation with private balconies. A hot spring bath is available for guests, along with an open-air bath.

    From US$1,509.03 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
    Amazing experience at all levels, the lodging was perfect, I was expecting something basic but it was rather similar to a ryokan, big rooms with confortable futons, traditional Japanese furnitures, yukata, complimentary tea in the room, good and very diversified meals, commun and private sento with a big bath tub. Highly spiritual moments on the fire ceremony and the morning prayer, moreover we had a free tour of more than an hour to learn a lot on oesoteric buddhism and the ancient history of the place.
    Guest review by
    Alessandra
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
    The dinner and breakfast were wonderful, and very carefully prepared. The room was a beautiful traditional-style one, with tatami and futon. The staff were all extremely helpful and kind, and we were even able to purchase some charms. The public bath was very clean and well-kept, and it was interesting to experience it. Thank you for a lovely stay!
    Guest review by
    Janelle
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
    It a beautiful temple, it is very well kept. The room was very spacious and comfortable, all in tatami floor, tastefully decorated, very clean and well maintained, with aircon available and even a TV. I loved that there was a complimentary tea, a yukata and a toothbrush. The temple has a bath (onsen) available and a morning prayer ceremony.
    Guest review by
    Deborah Almerge Rückert
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 540 reviews
    Dinner had so many vegan dishes and they were delicious. Breakfast was smaller but still filling. It won't be a western breakfast. The futon ended up being comfy and warm but the halls were cold in the morning. I suggest arriving at the start of check in to take full advantage of everything there is (enjoying the pond, onsen, tea in room while reading the info on ceremonies). Location was great for the big 3 sites, if you don't mind walk 20 minutes in either direction.
    Guest review by
    Kellie
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 829 reviews
    Unique 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.
    Guest review by
    Juri
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,399 reviews
    The temple, ryokan, grounds, and surrounding areas are magnificent. The staff were very accommodating, and the dinner and breakfast were exceptional. I still dream about their miso soup and pickled- and tempura vegetables. Our room was superb. We enjoyed staying in a traditional setting, wearing a yukata, and keeping warm under a kotatsu.
    Guest review by
    Wayne
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 583 reviews
    You are warmly welcomed by the monks who explain the program of your stay. Whilst dressed in your supplied yukata, you eat dinner and breakfast, creating a ryokan feel to your stay. The morning prayer was very uplifting and a wonderful experience to observe. The in-house onsen was an added bonus and very warming.
    Guest review by
    Terry McGuire
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,399 reviews
    Staff are really nice and accommodating. Our room is really clean. A great place to experience Ryokan (A type of traditional Japanese inn that typically features tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas)and Kaiseki (traditional multi-course Japanese dinner). You also get to experience the morning prayer. Location is also walking distance to some of the tourist spots and a 15-20min. walk from bus station. Excellent experience for us! Highly Recommended!
    Guest review by
    Mae
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
    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
    Guest review by
    Audrey
    Young couple