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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. A great choice for staying in Koyasan. We loved everything about this place. The staff were very friendly and helped us with everything we needed. We loved the meditation and morning ceremony. The location is great too. The dinner was amazing and the public bath was fantastic after a long day. Thank you for everything.

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1,393 reviews
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US$696
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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. A great experience that is worth it the journey. The food as well was amazing and very tasty

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9.3
Superb
1,720 reviews
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US$642
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Set in Koyasan and only 39 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers full-day security. Matsushita Park is 45 km away and Subaru Hall is 47 km from the ryokan.

The ryokan features certain units that feature inner courtyard views, and units come with a shared bathroom and a tatami. At the ryokan, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. The temple is very well placed, close to the old cemetery, there are some shops and restaurants around. The garden is amazing and our room had a postal-card view on it. All the facilities were extremely clean, the onsen was comfortable and not crowded ( the temple is very small). All the personnel serving us were very nice and always ready to help.

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9.1
Superb
262 reviews
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US$471
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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 47 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and Folklore. Offering free private parking, the 3-star ryokan is 38 km from Kishi Station. Subaru Hall is 48 km away and Jigenin Temple is 49 km from the ryokan. What a memorable stay and experience. The garden is gorgeous, the monks are incredibly nice and the food was delightful. We also enjoyed the morning ceremony. We only stayed for one night yet we will always cherish this memory. Thank you!

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9.4
Superb
219 reviews
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US$508
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Situated in Hongu, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Guest House Takiyoshi offers free WiFi and air conditioning. It is set 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and features a lift. Shingu Castle Ruins Park is 37 km away and Fudarakusanji Temple is 47 km from the ryokan.

An Asian breakfast is available at the property and includes warm dishes and local specialities. The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in. Breakfast and dinner were great. Location is very central and close to bus stop. Onsen is also good although not outside but facility good and clean. The owners are very nice and helpful to us

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9.3
Superb
118 reviews

39 km from Kishi Station in Koyasan, 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin- provides accommodation with access to a hot tub. It is situated 45 km from Matsushita Park and offers luggage storage space. The ryokan features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

At the ryokan, every unit is equipped with a tatami and a shared bathroom. Truly an experience I’ll never forget. The Monks are all so kind and welcoming. There ceremonies, the food, the history and culture. You feel part of the family and that feeling will stay forever. The entire experience from train to cable rail car, is all part of an experience that is priceless. Nearby sites and the town itself on Mt. Koya are unbelievable.

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520 reviews
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US$455
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Set in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star ryokan offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking. Matsushita Park is 45 km from the ryokan and Wanpaku Park is 47 km away.

The ryokan provides certain units that feature inner courtyard views, and the units are fitted with a shared bathroom and a tatami. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The whole experience, staying in Koyasan at a place with monks, a spacious and fully functional room, the morning prayer along with dinner and breakfast in a deeply mindful atmosphere

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Superb
130 reviews

Located in Tanabe, 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya offers accommodation with a public bath. With an open-air bath, the 2-star ryokan has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a shared bathroom. The ryokan features a hot spring bath and a housekeeping service. The host is kind and hospitable, the food is excellent, the accommodation is pretty clean and cozy, and the 仙人風呂 is almost the best outdoor hot spring I have ever experienced.

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Superb
426 reviews
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US$94
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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 38 km from Kishi Station. The ryokan features family rooms. The stay in place was simply outstanding! Absolutely a must have if you are around Koyasan. Temple stay gives you a different perspective of Japan. So peaceful and harmonic stay. Surroundings are amazing to explore. Room was perfect and dinner and breakfast both were so fantastic experience! Essence of Japan!

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9.4
Superb
558 reviews
Price from
US$803
per night

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. Certain rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms have a shared bathroom. 高野山 宿坊 常喜院 -Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin- features free WiFi throughout the property. Amazing authentic temple experience. Anyone leaving a bad review has misunderstood the purpose of the stay. Would definitely recommend!

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9
Superb
821 reviews
Price from
US$515
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