A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodations, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.
Lauren
United States of America
This was a perfect one night trip. Ekoin temple is a wonderful little sanctuary. We loved how relaxing and peaceful the environment was. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly.
Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodations surrounded by mountains and many temples.
Brenda
Canada
- Meals were excellent
- Information surrounding the morning services were extremely well outlined, and I felt I was able to fully enjoy the experience.
Koyasan Space offers accommodations in Koyasan, 23 miles from Kishi Station and 27 miles from Matsushita Park.
Ingrid
United States of America
There are places you give five stars to because you liked it, and then there are places like this, which redefines what five star means. Absolutely perfect in every way. Paola is an incredible hostess and was attentive to every detail!
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.
Sonia
Hong Kong
I've been stayed at another Temple at Koyasan but services and rooms are way better than Sojjin.
A Buddhist temple lodging accommodations, 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- lies amid mountains in the sacred Koyasan area.
Ana Maria Isabel
Philippines
-nice location, very close to ekouin temple and the cemetery
-dinner and breakfast served were quite good and had big servings
-entire place had a nice relaxing atmosphere with good view from our room
-clean rooms and bathroom
-onsen was clean and had very hot water which was really relaxing
Koyasan's a beautiful place. We had a lovely stay.
Koyasan's a beautiful place. We had a lovely stay. There's an amazing cemetery and temple, definitely the best place. Doing shukubo's a great experience I recommend doing. Keep in mind that it can get suuuuper cold at night, so you should bring suitable clothes. It was hard to find restaurants to have dinner in. We had a late dinner and it was quite hard to manage. You should go thinking you have to eat your dinner at six o'clock. The temples close their doors quite early and you can't enter once they close, so you should have that in mind as well. The buses are good too, but very strict with punctuality (a bus litterally left in our faces and it was the last one and we had to walk). A short stay is good since you can see pretty much all in a day. We arrived at 1pm and left the other day at 10am and it was great. Everything in Koyasan is super quiet and chill.
Daffunchio
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.
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Anonymous
United States of America
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.
My stay at this hotel in Koyasan, managed by monks, was an unforgettable experience. The monks' hospitality and guidance throughout our stay were exceptional. The private dining in a traditional Japanese setting was exquisite, and the onsen was a relaxing highlight. Participating in the morning prayer provided a unique spiritual connection. The monks' parting gift added a personal touch to our departure. If you seek a remarkable and culturally rich stay in Koyasan, I highly recommend this hotel.
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!
I 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.
Staying 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.
Very friendly and accommodating hosts! The guest house was at a great location (very close to the bus stop and a convenience store) and the family room was very spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again and I highly recommend it if you are not planning to do a temple stay at Koyasan! I also highly recommend visiting the cafe - great croissants and drinks!
Absolutely fabulous temple stay, at a very reasonable price! Lovely traditional room with sliding doors and a view over the garden, a beautiful shojin ryori dinner/breakfast and a warm onsen for relaxing in the evening. The temple is ideally situated for exploring the area by foot, including Okunoin Cemetery and many of Koyasan's shrines and temples.
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.
Staying 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.
great experience in a Koyasan temple. our room was wonderful, with a view on the garden. we loved the food and the peace of the temple. with a pleasant walk, you can get to cemetery (and I recommend to visit it both during the day and at night).
Sleeping 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.
Located 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.
You will see the ancient culture which we read in books. They people actually practice that every day. You can witness them praying in morning 6:30am and fire prayer (hawan) at 7:00 am.
You must experience the life of Ekoin Koyasan once.
We were very well received in the temple, with staff very polite and eager. The meals were perfect. The location was great to see koyasan by walking.
Regarding koyasan, the temple and spirituality, it's is a must go.
The experience of staying in a temple was incredible and a great attraction in it's own. We also enjoyed traditional japanese food. The location is also very central and close to everything in Koyasan
Amazing location. Easy to access major temples of Koyasan.
The staff and food was exceptionally good.
The onsen-like bathroom was extremely clean and comfortable.
Thank you so much Nori for a great experience. We will miss the guesthouse and Koyasan. I will definitely come back again the next time I am visiting Koyasan.
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