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Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station and 44 km from Matsushita Park. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, full-day security and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. Jigenin Temple is 47 km away and Subaru Hall is 48 km from the guest house.

3mins walk to bus stop #19 Atago Mae. Well maintained, super clean. The owner is very helpful to give me guidance to attend morning service in the nearby temple.

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9.1
Superb
597 reviews
Price from
£40
per night

Offering quiet street views, Guest House hachi hachi is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station and 43 km from Matsushita Park. The 1-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The accommodation features full-day security and luggage storage space for guests.

Great host, super clean and very well kept guest house

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9.4
Superb
323 reviews
Price from
£42
per night

Located within 38 km of Kishi Station and 45 km of Matsushita Park, Koyasan Guest House Tommy provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Koyasan. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The guest house features family rooms.

Tommy was a very kind and flexible host and gave us good tipps for discovering Koyasan. The Japanese style apartment was well equipped and clean. We enjoyed our stay very much.

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9.3
Superb
592 reviews
Price from
£62
per night

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. Property staff will recommend destinations for guests during their travels.

Bicycle rental is available guest house and the area is popular for hiking. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 41 km from Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu.

The location is very close to Okunoin, the owner takes time to introduce attractions nearby and is very attentive to questions and requests. Meals can also be served which is a huge plus.

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9.5
Exceptional
83 reviews
Price from
£25
per night

A Buddhist temple lodging accommodation, 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- lies amid mountains in the sacred Koyasan area. It features classic Japanese architecture and a tranquil atmosphere, adjoining a temple built in 837. The property serves traditional vegetarian meals.

The food is delicious. The amenities are excellent. The temple is interesting and beautiful. The people there are patient and kind.

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8.5
Very good
173 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Located in Koyasan, Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin is a historic temple approximately 1100 years old and located 300 metres from Daimon Gate.

All rooms features tatami (woven-straw) flooring. The property has a hot spring bath with free toiletries.

We loved our stay. The facilities were beautiful and the food was delicious! It was winter so the weather was a bit cold, but the heater in our room worked well.

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7.8
Good
156 reviews
Price from
£189
per night

Featuring a Japanese garden, Unkai no Sato no Yado is a 35-minute drive from Koyasan Station. This inn offers luggage storage space and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available in all rooms.

The rooms are equipped with an electric kettle. Bathrooms and toilets are shared in the rooms. Free tea is provided.

The house owner is very kind and she’s very good at cooking. Dinner and breakfast was awesome!

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8.9
Fabulous
38 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 592 reviews
    Great Location, very friendly and helpful hosts and lovely cafe with delicious food. Thank you!
    Brigitte
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 592 reviews
    Tommy the host was very helpful and friendly. The rooms were very clean and comfortable and spacious enough for a budget guesthouse option. The location was great, easy to get to via the bus that travels between the cab car station.
    Laura
    Family with young children
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 596 reviews
    Great hosts, good location, very clean and comfortable. Lucky to have their restaurant on site for dinner - one of nicest meals we had in Japan - that is, home cooked by Guest House owner, an outstanding chef.
    Andrea
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 592 reviews
    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!
    Julienne
    People with friends
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 592 reviews
    Great location right in the heart of koyasan town. Very convenient to walk to any attractions nearby. Room facilities are up to bar with some 2-3 star hotel I have been to. Tommy is a super friendly host. He recommends a lot of great local experiences from places to have dinner to different trekking trails and temple rituals you can attend for free. Tommy and his wife run a cafe next door and it’s open from 8am which is a rare thing in koyasan (most shops open at 11am). You get a big discount if you stay at Tommy guest house too ❤️
    Giang
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 592 reviews
    Tommy Guest House is one of the few guesthouses in Koyasan and certainly the best. Our room was very well equipped as described and quite big. Everything was extremely clean, there were clean towels, new water and tea on the second day. The guesthouse is just a few steps away from the bus stop in the center of Koyasan. Tommy is such a warm and courteous host. The contact before our stay was always quick and super nice. A clear recommendation!
    Petra
    Family with young children
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews
    A wonderful Guesthouse in a quieter part of Koyasan but within easy walking distance to all the major attractions. Extremely clean and tidy with large shared living spaces. Conveniently located close to the only Family Mart in town, a bus stop and a little park. Nori, the host, is most helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the local area. I highly recommend Hachi Hachi.
    Gillian
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews
    Great guest house, big rooms. very clean. the shared bathrooms were comfortable and very clean. Great host who gave a lot of advice and help. clear communication beforehand to arrive there
    Robyn
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 324 reviews
    Very helpful, thoughtful, and friendly host. The apartment was very clean. The host clearly paid attention to all details when designing the guest house, rooms, and facilities. Great location close to a bus stop, a convenient store, and good restaurants. Breakfast was nice.
    Veerathai
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 596 reviews
    We love our stay at Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo! Our hosts were so friendly, funny and welcoming! Our room was spotless clean(!), spacious and super cosy! Heating is available (it can get really cold in Koyasan at night) and we also had a water dispenser (hot/cold) in our room which was soo convenient! They also have a restaurant with amazing food! We recommend this guesthouse! Thank you so much for your hospitality!
    Thi To Uyen
    Young couple
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