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Sojiin
Koyasan
Sojiin, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodations in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan.
8.8
Scored 8.8
Excellent
Rated excellent
416 reviews
Price from$239.29per night
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.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
1,332 reviews
Price from$543.25per 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.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
887 reviews
Price from$194.02per 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.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
499 reviews
Price from$174.62per 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.
9.2
Scored 9.2
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
326 reviews
Price from$284.56per 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.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
539 reviews
Price from$97per 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.
9.4
Scored 9.4
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
296 reviews
Price from$93.78per 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.
9.6
Scored 9.6
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
69 reviews
Price from$64.67per night
高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin-
Koyasan
高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- offers accommodations in Koyasan, 24 miles from Kishi Station and 28 miles from Matsushita Park.
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
126 reviews
Price from$227.65per 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.
9.0
Scored 9.0
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
115 reviews
Price from$200.49per night
What Guests Said About Koyasan:
- 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 - 10Scored 10
Getting to Koyasan is complicated if you don’t have a car.
Getting to Koyasan is complicated if you don’t have a car. If you are coming from Kyoto, save your time and take the direct express bus (about 2.5 hours). Book your tickets online at Japan Bus Online. If you up for the challenge then the trains but plan ahead!! There are many transfers and if you get on a local train instead of an express/rapid, it could double the time it takes to get there. Also, go to the train station at least half an hour early to buy all your tickets including the cable car and local bus. There is a Koyasan Heritage ticket from Kansai train stations (cannot use JR pass) that includes roundtrip from Osaka to Koyasan plus 2 days of free local bus rides in Koyasan. For the Koyasan local bus, if you don’t have a bus pass, then have some cash to pay. Sometimes the credit card machine doesn’t work and you must pay with local currency (in coins). I think the easiest (not the cheapest) option from Osaka is to get on the Kansai (not JRtrain) train from Namba Station. Don’t take my word for it, double check! Once you get to Koyasan, enjoy the experience!
SharonUnited States of America
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- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 1,332 reviewsThe food is exceptional. My kids were a little wary at the emphasis of "vegetarian meals" These were just plain amazing. The room was enormous - much larger than we could have needed and we spent little time there save for sleeping. The onsen was in-hotel and quite nice. The place is as-described everywhere, a Buddhist temple that you get to stay at respectfully. The room and beds were comfortable and warm - and there was snow outside the hotel.
MikeUnited States of America - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 154 reviewscan'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.RobertSingapore
- 7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 72 reviewsI really liked the food, especially the dinner - it was amazing! The futons were fluffy and the public bath was nice. I really enjoyed watching some TV after eating dinner and warming up in a hot bath. The monks were polite and answered all of our questions- I did not experience any rudeness that the other reviews are talking about. They even told us a lot about the current state of the temple after the morning ceremony was over.
DariaJapan - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 887 reviewsStaying here for one night was one of my favorite experiences in my life. Koyasan has a beautiful atmosphere, the temple itself was so calm and peaceful, and the tatami dinner experience in our room was genuinely better than any Michelin star meal. The food (all of it vegetarian Japanese Buddhist cuisine) was incredible. The beds were super comfortable and in general absolutely loved it.
ErifiliUnited Kingdom - 8.9Scored 8.9ExcellentRated excellent· 584 reviewsA beautiful Japanese tradition ryokan, with incredibly clean rooms and a gorgeous surrounding area. The staff was incredibly accommodating and welcoming, and brought us dinner and breakfast as well as set up and removed our futons before and after bed time. The additional morning ritual experience added to the enjoyment of our stay.EliUnited States of America
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 423 reviewsThis 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.WCanada
- From $1,358.12 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 558 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· 887 reviewsStaying in Koyasan was a magical experience, we stayed one night which was enough to see the main temples and do a cemetery night walk. The bed was very comfortable and everything was laid out wonderfully for us. Dinner was artfully presented and the morning ceremony was beautiful.
alexCanada - From $1,358.12 per night9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 558 reviewsBeautiful 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
JonaAustralia - 9.6Scored 9.6ExceptionalRated exceptional· 69 reviewsIdeally 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!MarineFrance
- 9.2Scored 9.2WonderfulRated wonderful· 326 reviewsBeautiful space, lovely staff supporting the temple and shukubo. Very clean. Great location in Koyasan. Beautiful vegan meal at breakfast and dinner, tea and snacks provided in your room. Such a unique experience. As they note, it’s not a hotel.StephanieUnited States of America
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 500 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
- 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 500 reviewsLocated in Koyasan itself, the main Buddhist attractions of the area are all just around the corner. We also got to participate in a morning prayer service service with the head monks of the temple and were served a delicious vegan breakfast.GabrielJapan
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 539 reviewsVery comfortable, warm heated room and friendly staff. restaurant was pretty good too :) thanks for having me. I really enjoyed my time here in koyasan. nice change from staying in a temple the night beforeMicahNew Zealand
- 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 509 reviewsEverything ! Masahiro San and his lovely wife were amazing hosts. Fabulous location. Super clean and spacious accommodation. Cheap as chips compared to Koyasans temple lodging prices.
BeverleyUnited Kingdom - 9.3Scored 9.3WonderfulRated wonderful· 509 reviewsTommy was great!! helped me to get the best out of Koyasan and shared some local tips location is awesome!! very welcoming stuffKareemUnited Arab Emirates
- 9.1Scored 9.1WonderfulRated wonderful· 126 reviewsAmazing temple and garden in a great location. The vegetarian meals were delicious! 😍 Koyasan is truly a special placeStellaItaly
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very GoodRated very good· 223 reviewsWe liked the morning prayers. It was very authentic and longer and way better then in other such places in Koyasan.EdiSwitzerland
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very GoodRated very good· 228 reviewsI enjoyed participating in the ceremony in the morning, as well as exploring Koyasan and the temple itself.
YanneFrance - 9.0Scored 9.0WonderfulRated wonderful· 154 reviewsA must if you are planning to stay in Koyasan, beautiful temple, excellent location and lovely meals.
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