A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.
Kenia
United States
the location was perfect! it was a walk away from the okunion cemetery. the food was delicious. the staff were very friendly and accommodating. i had a spectacular view of the garden. all the amenitities were close by. the morning service and goma ritual were the highlights!
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guest House Suzumeno Kakurembo is set in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station and 44 km from Matsushita Park.
Nelli
Kazakhstan
Nice property with some good coffee. Rooms are clean and ours was family room so more space with private bathroom. Brace up yourself if you visit in the end of Dec as it’s cold (the owner sent us notification) and the staff try to do their best to keep you warm. Did do the night excursion to the cemetery and it was awesome - the Buddhist monk was the guide and he did it great. Strongly recommend to stay at this place if you want to visit Koyasan but didn’t find vacant places/wish to stay at temples
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.
Margaret
Australia
World Heritage listing. Able to attend the morning service led by he monks and witness the fire ceremony .
Set in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, 高野山 宿坊 普賢院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin- offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Laura
United Kingdom
The dinner & breakfast were both excellent, & the staff were great. The building was fascinating & the morning service with the monks wonderfully atmospheric & enlightening.
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.
Stephanie
Australia
Our stay at Yochi-in was excellent in every way. The monks were welcoming, the food was exceptional, and the room was warm and comfortable. We would highly recommend!
Set in Koyasan, 37 km from Kishi Station, Koyasan Space offers recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden.
Jennifer
United States
Fantastic stay! The host was accommodating when I arrived late, provided a great breakfast, and offered excellent local tips. Thoughtful attention to detail made the experience even better. I slept really well in the warm comfy bed. Highly recommend!
Offering a garden and inner courtyard view, 高野山 真田坊 蓮華定院 -Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin- is situated in Koyasan, 46 km from Matsushita Park and 48 km from Kii Fudoki No Oka Museum of Archaeology and...
Staying at the temple was a delightful experience.
Staying at the temple was a delightful experience. The food was different but very good, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Attending the morning prayer was another highlight, providing a truly memorable experience. The location was excellent, being very close to the bus stop. The staff were extremely nice and accommodating, allowing us to drop off our luggage before the check-in time. Although everything was great, I personally didn't like the heater in the room. I think it uses some kind of oil, and for me personally, the oil smell was a little too strong. Next time, I would prefer a room with an attached washroom. Since it's an old temple, it doesn't have central heating, which is understandable, but it gets a little cold outside of the room when going to use the washrooms. The rooms aren't that comfortable, but we already knew that since we went for the experience, not for comfort. Just wanted to add that!
Inderpal
Canada
Scored 10
10
Nature and spirituality
Nature and spirituality
We ended our 3 week trip to Japan with 2 nights in Koyasan at a buddhist temple. It was a magical place, completely different from everything we had visited in Japan beforehand.
The temples with their architecture, the local food and the kind locals really made this an unforgettable experience.
On our last day we went for a hike on the Women´s trail, had a great lunch close to the Daimon gate and took a 2h walk through the Okunoin cementary which is one of the most incredible places I have been so far.
Go without any expectations and it will be the a unique experience!
Roxana
Spain
Scored 10
10
We stayed at the Joki-in temple for 1 night, right in the...
We stayed at the Joki-in temple for 1 night, right in the center, on October 13.
The town was very crowded with foreign tourists - funicular, bus, shrines, parks, restaurants. The various sites are interesting to visit, but you are not alone. On the way back from Daimon gate, we left the main road and walked in the part of the town where people live. We were alone and enjoyed the walk.
We walked to see the Okunoin cemetery at night: there were very few people and it was really interesting. I suppose most tourists just come for the day because of the bedrooms' high prices the well-located temples.
Simon-Pierre
France
Scored 10
10
Meeting people like Tommy and staying at his Guest House is...
Meeting people like Tommy and staying at his Guest House is the best part of traveling around the world. His warmth, sincerity and dedication to professionalism is contagious. Staying at his place gave my husband and I such joy. His lodges are near a bus stop, centrally located within walking distance of all the attractions, and charming. He has all of the needs for travelers who want to stay in a clean location where they can rest; enjoy their own private onsen (a great bath and shower area) and finally, sleep like a baby underneath starched and ironed sheets. (Who still does that? … someone at Tommy’s Guest House.) Book well in advance for this gem.
Pamela
Netherlands
Scored 10
10
Koyasan's a beautiful place. We had a lovely stay.
Koyasan's a beautiful place. We had a lovely stay. There's an amazing cemetery and temple, definitely the best place. Doing shukubo's a great experience I recommend doing. Keep in mind that it can get suuuuper cold at night, so you should bring suitable clothes. It was hard to find restaurants to have dinner in. We had a late dinner and it was quite hard to manage. You should go thinking you have to eat your dinner at six o'clock. The temples close their doors quite early and you can't enter once they close, so you should have that in mind as well. The buses are good too, but very strict with punctuality (a bus litterally left in our faces and it was the last one and we had to walk). A short stay is good since you can see pretty much all in a day. We arrived at 1pm and left the other day at 10am and it was great. Everything in Koyasan is super quiet and chill.
Daffunchio
Scored 10
10
The train and cable car were thrilling.
The train and cable car were thrilling. The forest surroundings gave the town a cozy feel and kept the air so fresh.. The English Guide Club provided a very knowledgeable guide, Mayumi. I learned much more than what you find in books. The burial site is really amazing - a must see. There are some great coffee shops too. It's worthy of a repeat visit.
Daryll
Canada
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This property offers a unique experience, staying at a Buddhist Temple. The half board inclusion is Japanese vegan food, reflective of what the priest and monks eat every day. It was well prepared and enjoyable.Although they don’t consume alcohol it can be purchased at a reasonable price during dinner. The spacious accommodation is operated by trainee monks who were very friendly and make us feel most welcome.
Amazing Dinner Buddhist vegetarian in a traditional very wonderful setting. Private bath tub in Juinior Suite with view to tres and forest. Morning Prayer and Meditation in temple 7-8 am. Second visit after 7 years - still fascinating and I would return again. It seems to be the most stylish option for temple stay in Koyasan.
While outwardly simple
‘pilgrim lodgings’ it’s hard to tell Eko-in from a top notch ryokan or hotel. The rooms are superb, the location glorious, the food wonderful and the service exemplary. On top of this you have the lovely spiritual element.
Traditional shukubo located centrally in KoyaSan. It felt like stepping back in history and the staff couldnt be more polite despite us speaking very little Japanese
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