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Sekishoin

Koyasan

Founded 1100 years ago and located in Mount Koyasan, guests can experience staying in a historical Buddhist temple at Sekishoin Shukubo. Japanese-style rooms are offered.

K
Kate
From
United Kingdom
Loved our stay at Sekishoin. The dinner and breakfast were so YUM and very filling. Location is perfect, within walking distance of everything. Very cool experience!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 324 reviews
Price from
US$269.64
1 night, 2 adults

Satsuki (60min to koya, KIX)

Gojō (Near Koyasan)

Offering a shared lounge and river view, お宿さつき奈良五條 is located in Gojō, 29 km from Subaru Hall and 37 km from Tanpi Shrine. It is situated 37 km from Mihara History Museum and features a shared...

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Scott
From
Canada
What a gem this place is. Our stay here was a highlight of our trip to Japan. We wanted to get out of the city for a few days and experience another side of Japan and we really hit the jackpot. The house is located a short walk from the train station on a cool little historical street in Gojo. And also right next to a nice river with a great walking path. Shugo was a fantastic host for our family. His English is perfect (he grew up in Japan and Australia) so communication was a breeze. We got to know him a bit and he's a a really great person too. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 347 reviews
Price from
US$764.42
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo

Koyasan

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station and 44 km from Matsushita Park.

D
Daniela
From
Bulgaria
Super super clean hotel. Small, but comfortable room, also comfortable bed. Staff are really nice, and the restaurant is great. Would stay here again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 956 reviews

Guest House hachi hachi

Koyasan

Guest House hachi hachi is situated in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station, 43 km from Matsushita Park, and 45 km from Wanpaku Park.

C
Camille
From
France
Amazing ! Thank you Nori, the service and the room were beyond expected. I will definitely come back at Hachi hachi if I visit Koyasan again. Take care Camille
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews

Koyasan Guest House Tommy

Koyasan

Located in Koyasan, Koyasan Guest House Tommy is a recently renovated accommodation, 38 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

A
Amaury
From
France
Very welcoming, let's you know all the spots you need to visit and the directions. The room was perfect, no complaints
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews

Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu

Koyasan

Koyasan Guesthouse Kokuu, a property with a bar, is located in Koyasan, 40 km from Kishi Station, 45 km from Subaru Hall, as well as 47 km from Matsushita Park.

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Laura
From
Spain
This was probably the best guesthouse I’ve stayed at! Ryochi is an amazing host, and the service is excellent. You also get the chance to see the morning prayers, even though you’re not staying in a temple. The breakfast is very tasty, and the location is great—it’s a bit far from the town center, but right next to the cemetery, making it a perfect spot to catch the sunrise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews

Koyasan Shukubo Sainanin

Koyasan

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.

D
Daniël
From
Netherlands
it was a nice traditional room in a temple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 306 reviews

高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji-

Koyasan

A Buddhist temple lodging accommodation, 高野山 宿坊 熊谷寺 -Koyasan Shukubo Kumagaiji- lies amid mountains in the sacred Koyasan area.

E
Elena
From
Italy
everything was perfect. the food was amazing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 309 reviews

Guesthouse Fuki Juku

Fuki (Near Koyasan)

Located in Fuki in the Wakayama region, Guesthouse Fuki Juku provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub.

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Adrien
From
Sweden
This was truly an exceptional and authentic experience. The hosts were incredibly welcoming, warm, and talkative, making us feel right at home. They went the extra mile to ensure everything went smoothly during our stay — all without ever making us feel pressured. It was a one-of-a-kind experience and absolutely one of the highlights of our trip to Japan!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews

余韻 奈良宿 - yoinn narayado

Gojō (Near Koyasan)

余韻 奈良宿 - yoinn narayado is a recently renovated guest house in Gojō, where guests can make the most of its garden and barbecue facilities.

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Samantha
From
Germany
We loved the attention to detail, especially the vintage record player with Japanese vinyls and how well stocked the kitchen was (oil, spices, rice, coffee etc. - the best we had in Japan!). Staff was very accommodating. Very spacious, perfect for our group. We had to change the group size due to a mistake of our own and it was very easy to resolve, thank you for that. We had a great time!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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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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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 reviews
    The hosts are so charming and friendly. Provided lots of travel tips around the area. Meals are delicious. Well equiped house.
    Guest review by
    Wandong
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 956 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.
    Guest review by
    Andrea
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 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!
    Guest review by
    Julienne
    People with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 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 ❤️
    Guest review by
    Giang
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 950 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!
    Guest review by
    Petra
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 441 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.
    Guest review by
    Gillian
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 441 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
    Guest review by
    Robyn
    Group
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 441 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.
    Guest review by
    Veerathai
    Solo traveller
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 956 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!
    Guest review by
    Thi To Uyen
    Young couple