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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.
Kevin
Canada
Incredible food, lovely comfort and attention to detail made this a perfect experience!
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,367 reviews
Price from£770.14per 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.
Susan
United States of America
Peaceful
Lovely surroundings
Kind staff
Meals exceptional
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
345 reviews
Price from£220.04per 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
569 reviews
Price from£75.01per 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.
Nigel
Australia
Breakfast excellent
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
316 reviews
Price from£72.51per 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
73 reviews
Price from£70.01per 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
152 reviews
Price from£155.03per 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£181.53per 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
518 reviews
Price from£145.03per 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
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
936 reviews
Price from£160.03per 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.
Ronald
United States of America
Beautiful property
Serene, quite
Beautiful room
Meals palatable, even for foreigners
Staff friendly and helpful
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
646 reviews
Price from£140.03per 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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- From £70.01 per night9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 73 reviewsIf 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!Charles WUnited States of America
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 599 reviewsA unique experience staying in a Buddhist Temple. It was incredibly comfortable and warm. The food was extraordinary and the atmosphere was beautifully quiet and relaxing. The garden is a lovely spot to enjoy the quietness of Koyasan. This is not a hotel but traditional lodgings. The meals are served at either 5.30 or 6pm and breakfast is at 7.30 am after morning prayers. The food is vegan (which is good by me) and unlike anything I have eaten before, it was delicious!CarolineUnited Kingdom
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 296 reviewsThis property offers a unique experience, staying at a Buddhist Temple. The half board inclusion is Japanese vegan food, reflective of what the priest and monks eat every day. It was well prepared and enjoyable.Although they don’t consume alcohol it can be purchased at a reasonable price during dinner. The spacious accommodation is operated by trainee monks who were very friendly and make us feel most welcome.
GideonAustralia - 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 316 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 - From £800.15 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,367 reviewsThe temple was very nice and in a great location right near the graveyard which is a top tourist attraction in Koyasan. The meditation class was excellent and well explained in English. The morning rituals were also very interesting and great to partake in. The meals were ok. Nothing exceptional, a little disappointing given the price. But overall we had a nice stay.ChloeSpain
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 599 reviewsunique stay in temple lodging. room was comfortable and food service to the room was added bonus. many small dishes so you got to try a little of everything which I enjoyed. koyasan is a very peaceful location and the gardens and public bath inside jokiin was well maintained and relaxing. the morning prayer was approx 30 minutes and the prayer room is magical!KimberlyCanada
- 9.4Scored 9.4WonderfulRated wonderful· 316 reviewsThe host was incredibly kind and helpful, especially when it came to helping me transport my luggage. Loved the little granola packets for breakfast. Guesthouse is modern, clean, and comfortable. The location is good, very close to Family Mart and late-night restaurants which is convenient, especially since many places around Koyasan close around 6:00 PM!GiulianaUnited States of America
- From £75.01 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 569 reviewsEven 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.mcquinnyUnited Kingdom
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 936 reviewsThe charm of koyasan is incredible. I felt very comfortable at the temple. The monks are very young and kind. The food is copious and delicious. I really liked the breakfast too. Some of the monks speak English, which can be useful. Small plus for the onsen. Very well located in relation to other temples and the cemetery.StéphanieBelgium
- From £560.10 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 646 reviewsThe temple and room was absolutely beautiful. Staying at Rengejoin was the hilight of my trip to Japan. I 100% recomend you get the dinner/breakfast package and attend the afternoon meditation and Buddhist ceremony in the morning. Defenetly go to both, as they are each very different.DianaCanada
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 936 reviewsAn amazing experience. It was extremely tranquil and having the chance to stay in such a historic temple was incredibly peaceful. It was a cold day in Koyasan, but each room is outfitted with a small heater. Being able to experience the morning prayers was such an honor.
AbigailUnited States of America - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 324 reviewsPerfect location and a really nice temple. The monks were very kind and very attentive. The room is gorgeous and has a stunning view from the internal Japanese garden. The restroom has the most advanced TOTO. The morning ceremony was wonderful, very emotional.
NicolásArgentina - From £420.08 per night8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 449 reviewsGreat temple stay experience. Food was very good and well presented. Central location to visit some of the popular sites around Koyasan. Met the son of the owner of the establishment on our way out and he was very generous and pleasant gentleman.VishnuAustralia
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 518 reviewsSleeping a night in a buddhist temple is an incredjble experience. Koyasan is a very special place in Japan, making it worth to stay overnight here. The rooms were spatious and the bathroom was clean and confortable. Staff were helpful and nice.Jon AnderSpain
- 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 324 reviewsA beautiful and peaceful stay in an authentic Koyasan temple. The staff were all lovely (especially Karen who helped me to check in!) and the food was out of this world. I highly recommend a stay if you need a break from the cities!CharlotteUnited Kingdom
- From £560.10 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 646 reviewsKoyasan is the most magical place in Japan and at Rengejoin you can enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to sleep in a museum-like place where Michelin star level food is served.giovanniItaly
- From £75.01 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 569 reviewsCharm of an old Japanese-style house, but with newly made rooms Super friendly and helpful owners Very clean Izakaya attached to have dinner and a drink after exploring KōyasanSonja KatrinGermany
- From £800.15 per night9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,367 reviewsBest location, very nice staff, nice activities. Probably the best temple to stay in Koyasan. The temple organize a tour at night that is an amazing experience.
Joao PedroBrazil - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 564 reviewsThe owner was so so nice and really helped me get the most out of my visit to KoyasanChristopherUnited States of America
- 7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 233 reviewsThe atmosphere of Buddhist temple, the Beauty of garden.GaelFrance
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