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Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

Koyasan

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

P
Predrag
From
Serbia
Unique experience! Definitely recommend it! Amazing location. Great food.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews
Price from
$227.42
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Panwipa
From
Thailand
we could get great experience in Ekoin , vegetarian food was also good. All monks and staffs are friendly and warm welcome. They are good looking too! 😊 Participate all programs of the temple was great. we joined meditation , morning service , fire ritual and night cemetery tour.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,717 reviews
Price from
$307.68
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-

Koyasan

24 miles from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin- provides accommodations with access to a hot tub.

J
John Brian
From
Philippines
Great location, just a few minutes’ walk from the start of the atmospheric path to Okunoin Temple. Food was excellent and the Buddhist monks who run the place take good care of you. The meditation sessions, and especially the fire ritual, are memorable. Fantastic value overall.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 516 reviews
Price from
$214.04
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

Koyasan

24 miles from Kishi Station in Koyasan, Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin features accommodations with access to a public bath. This ryokan offers free private parking, luggage storage space, and free Wifi.

e
emily
From
United States
Excellent staff, location, and traditional monastery experience.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
Price from
$107.02
1 night, 2 adults

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, 28 miles from Matsushita Park and 29 miles from Subaru Hall.

L
Liran
From
Israel
the room the morning ceremony the monks
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews
Price from
$294.30
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin

Koyasan

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.

C
Camilito lindo
From
Colombia
the experience is amazing so vivid and the morning praying is something special absolutely worth the visit
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 816 reviews
Price from
$338.45
1 night, 2 adults

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.

E
Ed Cabagnot
From
Philippines
It’s just in front of The Red Gate, one of the main attractions of Koyasan. The hosts were very accommodating especially because my flight was a bit delayed but they allowed me to check in after the 5PM cutoff. The onsen was fabulous!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 721 reviews
Price from
$240.79
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin

Koyasan

Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin offers accommodations in Koyasan, 24 miles from Kishi Station and 28 miles from Matsushita Park. With a garden, the 4-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free Wifi.

M
Maria Cristina
From
Mexico
Everybody was really kind and the afternoon meditation and prayer ceremony in the morning were beautiful. our room was spacious and we have our own toilet and lavatory, very modern. Room 1. The food, completely vegan was really great, perfect amount and presented beautiful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 1,430 reviews
Price from
$321.06
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-

Koyasan

高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin- is located in Koyasan, just 28 miles from Matsushita Park and 29 miles from Wanpaku Park.

A
Adriana
From
United States
The location was perfect. Dinner and breakfast was delicious , it was lovely set up in a beautiful room. Everyone at the facility was kind and welcoming. Attending the morning prayer was a peaceful and humbling experience
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews
Price from
$235.44
1 night, 2 adults

清浄心院

Koyasan

清浄心院 enjoys a location in Koyasan, 30 miles from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore and 30 miles from Jigenin Temple.

D
Daria
From
Israel
Nice atmosphere, welcoming host, beautiful temple grounds. The room was lovely and the heater in the room worked very well. We got a window view of the street as it was snowing, so it felt magical. Very close to the cemetery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Price from
$296.51
1 night, 2 adults
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Experience culture authentically with a stay at these traditional Japanese-style accommodations. 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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Great access to the city center. Check these ryokans in Koyasan and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 803 reviews

    高野山 宿坊 総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo 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.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews

    高野山 宿坊 宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin- provides a public bath and air-conditioned accommodations in Koyasan, 23 miles from Kishi Station. This 3-star ryokan offers a garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 657 reviews

    高野山 宿坊 普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin- in Koyasan provides accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge. Featuring free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 24 miles from Kishi Station.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews

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

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 721 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 accommodations for visitors.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 113 reviews

    高野山 宿坊 大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin- is located in Koyasan, just 28 miles from Matsushita Park and 29 miles from Wanpaku Park.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 46 reviews

    高野山 宿坊 三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin- in Koyasan provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge.

  • Kongo Sanmaiin

    Koyasan
    Central location
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 186 reviews

    Located in the famous Koyasan city, Kongo Sanmaiin is a property with 800 years of history. It features having a national treasure as well as over 10 important cultural properties on site.

    From $441.46 per night

These ryokans in Koyasan and nearby have non-smoking options

  • 清浄心院

    Koyasan
    Non-smoking options available
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews

    清浄心院 enjoys a location in Koyasan, 30 miles from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore and 30 miles from Jigenin Temple.

Highly rated ryokans in Koyasan and nearby

  • Sanso Amanosato

    Katsuragi
    8.0+ review score
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Sanso Amanosato in Katsuragi provides accommodations with free bikes, a garden, and a bar. This 5-star ryokan features a spa experience, with its hot spring bath and open-air bath.

    From $1,518.32 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
    Amazing experience at all levels, the lodging was perfect, I was expecting something basic but it was rather similar to a ryokan, big rooms with confortable futons, traditional Japanese furnitures, yukata, complimentary tea in the room, good and very diversified meals, commun and private sento with a big bath tub. Highly spiritual moments on the fire ceremony and the morning prayer, moreover we had a free tour of more than an hour to learn a lot on oesoteric buddhism and the ancient history of the place.
    Guest review by
    Alessandra
    Travelers with friends
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 816 reviews
    The dinner and breakfast were wonderful, and very carefully prepared. The room was a beautiful traditional-style one, with tatami and futon. The staff were all extremely helpful and kind, and we were even able to purchase some charms. The public bath was very clean and well-kept, and it was interesting to experience it. Thank you for a lovely stay!
    Guest review by
    Janelle
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
    It a beautiful temple, it is very well kept. The room was very spacious and comfortable, all in tatami floor, tastefully decorated, very clean and well maintained, with aircon available and even a TV. I loved that there was a complimentary tea, a yukata and a toothbrush. The temple has a bath (onsen) available and a morning prayer ceremony.
    Guest review by
    Deborah Almerge Rückert
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 516 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.
    Guest review by
    Kellie
    Solo traveler
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 816 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.
    Guest review by
    Juri
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,393 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.
    Guest review by
    Wayne
    Family with young children
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 568 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.
    Guest review by
    Terry McGuire
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,393 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!
    Guest review by
    Mae
    Young couple
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 218 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
    Guest review by
    Audrey
    Young couple