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Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring, comfortable futon bedding and paper sliding screens. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a safe. Bathroom facilities are shared, and the public baths are open 16:00-22:00 and 06:00-09:00 daily.

We loved absolutely everything. We stayed 15 days in Japan and this was our favourite spot by far!

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9.2
Superb
1,395 reviews
Price from
£210
per night

Featuring 3-star accommodation, 高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Subaru Hall. The air-conditioned accommodation is 39 km from Kishi Station, and guests can benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The ryokan features a public bath and full-day security.

At the ryokan, the units are fitted with a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

Location, room and food are good

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9
Superb
139 reviews
Price from
£198
per night

Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 48 km from Subaru Hall. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 39 km from Kishi Station. Jodo-ji Temple is 45 km from the ryokan and Shipporyu-ji Temple is 46 km away.

Amazing place to stay. The morning prayer was definitely a highlight. Loved all of it. The temple is beautiful, with amazing gardens. The room was also very nice, spacious and well equipped. Staff was very kind. Dinner was served in a private dining room, the food was very nice (but if you cant eat Japanese food definitely bring something to eat as you cant buy anything at the temple). The onsen was modern and clean, men and women are separated. Thank you very much, would definitely recommend!

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9.1
Superb
151 reviews
Price from
£180
per night

Situated in Koyasan in the Wakayama region, 宿坊 光明院 features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. It is located 39 km from Kishi Station and provides luggage storage space. Jigenin Temple is 49 km away and Itakiso Shrine is 45 km from the ryokan.

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.

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9.1
Superb
170 reviews
Price from
£77
per night

Situated in Koyasan and only 39 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 46 km from Matsushita Park. The ryokan provides a public bath and luggage storage space.

At the ryokan, each unit is fitted with a tatami. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with bathrobes, slippers and a hair dryer. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

The temple is historical but the room is quite new. All facilities are in good shape. The location is also good for travel. You can get off from bus 4 at the 3rd station. 2mins walk from the station.

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9
Superb
724 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

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. Providing free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 39 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan features family rooms.

An unforgettable experience at a lovely guesthouse attached to a Buddhist temple. The accommodations were very spacious and the location both convenient and lovely. The vegan feasts for dinner and breakfast were amazing. Koyasan is not to be missed!

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9.2
Superb
355 reviews
Price from
£259
per night

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples. Originally developed as a lodging for the temples’ pilgrims, it conducts Buddhist services every morning that guests can attend. Nankai Koyasan Train Station is a 15-minute drive away.

Fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding, each room comes with a flat-screen TV and a seating area. A safety deposit box is also provided.

Really special stay here. We weren’t expecting it to feel so luxurious. The shower facilities being an onsen bath was a wonderful treat for taking the chill out of the fall air, the food was great and the staff and monks were really lovely. We took part in the meditation and highly recommend it; it was beginner friendly and our monk’s comments and insights were very moving. The location is also very peaceful and right in the heart of Koyasan. Can’t recommend it enough!

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9
Superb
992 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

All rooms at 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- are Japanese-style and feature tatami (woven-straw) floors. Traditional futon bedding, a TV, fan and heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub. On-site luggage storage is available.

The courteous staff; the meals were amazing! The location was perfect and rooms were clean. All in all very happy!

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9
Superb
538 reviews
Price from
£145
per night

Located within 38 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. The 3-star ryokan features garden views and is 48 km from Jigenin Temple. The ryokan has a public bath and shared lounge, and Subaru Hall is 48 km away.

At the ryokan, every unit includes a tatami, a flat-screen TV, a shared bathroom, bed linen and towels. The units are equipped with heating facilities.

The food! The chef is a 80+ year old chef who used to own a restaurant in Osaka. Also, the morning Buddhist prayers. There is an indoor Onsen.

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8.9
Fabulous
311 reviews
Price from
£143
per night

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. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan has family rooms.

Amazing experience. I’ve enjoyed everything about it, but particularly the meals and the experience of attending to a Buddhist ceremony. The rooms are very comfortable and clean and the staff is very kind. I’d stay there again for a relaxing stay in the nature.

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8.9
Fabulous
356 reviews
Price from
£160
per night

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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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  • 高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 355 reviews

    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.

    Great good, very attentive hosts, great location, peaceful

  • 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,395 reviews

    A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.

    Amazing temple and location. We were made to feel so welcome.

  • 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin-
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 reviews

    Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 龍泉院 -Koyasan Shukubo Ryusenin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 48 km from Subaru Hall.

    El templo es una maravilla. Los monjes muy atentos a todo.

  • 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin-
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 724 reviews

    Situated in Koyasan and only 39 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- features accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Very authentic, wonderful hospitality and fantastic food

  • 高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin-
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 538 reviews

    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.

    The quiet atmosphere of the lodge, it’s like paradise

  • 高野山 宿坊 西禅院 -Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin-
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 992 reviews

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

    Beautiful temple and garden. The location is perfect.

  • 高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin-
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 139 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, 高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- is set in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park and 47 km from Subaru Hall.

    Tout était parfait : l'accueil, les repas. Le jardin est sublime.

  • Sojiin
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 470 reviews

    Sojiin, located in the center of Mt. Koya, is a Japanese-style accommodation in a Buddhist temple located to the west of Sohonzan Kongobu-ji and in front of Danjo Garan.

    The room is very clean. The food is very delicious.

  • 高野山 宿坊 普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin-
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 356 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.

    All was perfect! I have no any remarks regarding temple stay. Thank you very much!

  • 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin-
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 609 reviews

    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.

    Its such an authentic experience. Worth the money.

  • 高野山 宿坊 宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin-
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 311 reviews

    Located within 38 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.

    Superb service, room / suite exceeded expecations

  • 清浄心院
    Central location
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 163 reviews

    清浄心院 is situated in Koyasan, 45 km from Matsushita Park, 47 km from Subaru Hall, and 49 km from Jigenin Temple. It is set 39 km from Kishi Station and features full-day security.

    Awesome unique experience! Would love to stay again.

  • 高野山 宿坊 普賢院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin-
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden and garden view, 高野山 宿坊 普賢院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin- is set in Koyasan, 38 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

  • 高野山 宿坊 増福院 -Koyasan Shukubo Zofukuin-
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 244 reviews

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

    Gut gefallen hat uns die Ruhe und die Morgen Andacht.

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  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 170 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.
    Kellie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £409.05
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 609 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.
    Juri
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 992 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.
    Wayne
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 992 reviews
    Peaceful, amazing and enlightening experience at Saizenin. Our room was traditional Japanese style with tatami mats and futon but had modern features such as toilet and wi-fi. Staff very lovely. Traditional vegetarian dinner and breakfast was well worth the money.
    Sammy
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 311 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.
    Terry McGuire
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 170 reviews
    This temple is particularly good value for money. The futons were the most comfortable in all of our stay in Japan. The monks were very helpful although quiet and austere. We arrived sick so didnt participate in activities. The onsen baths were nice but a long way from the rooms. Beautiful grounds. Amazing amazing food and lots of it!
    Toni
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 992 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!
    Mae
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 416 reviews
    Our room was facing the garden. A large Japanese tatami sitting room and a futon style bedroom. En suite bathroom with separate toilet. Good breakfast and vegetarian dinner
    Elvina
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 355 reviews
    Staying at the Fudo-in during our time in Koyasan was really special. They looked after us so well and prepared the most amazing vegetarian banquet. The room had traditional tatami flooring and futon beds which added to the experience. The public bath was wonderful. Joining the monks for morning prayer was the icing on the cake. We couldn't have asked for more. If you're planning a trip to Koyasan, consider this for your accommodation. You won't be disappointed!
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 151 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
    Audrey
    Young couple
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