高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-
高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-
A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodations, a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests are free to attend Buddhist morning services, the Goma fire ritual and meditation. 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. Shukubo Temple is close to other ancient Buddhist buildings such as Kongobu-ji Temple, which is a 10-minute walk. The Ichi-no-Hashi entrance to the ancient Okuno-In Temple is a 3-minute walk away. Guests can experience group meditation, and they can write Buddhist texts with a brush and ink on scrolls at their room. They can also go hiking in the scenic surroundings of Koya-san Eko-in. The temple has a lounge with a PC corner. Meals are served at the guest room at scheduled times and feature Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and gluten-free meals can be requested at an additional fee. Groups of 4 or more people dine at the Japanese-style dining room, where chairs can be provided upon advance request.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Property highlights
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
Breakfast Info
Vegetarian, Asian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Public Bath
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Guests who stayed here loved
Lisamarie
United States of America“The property is beautiful in night light and day time. The building has a lot of character, easy to find and exceptional meals.”
Sara
Colombia“It was an incredible stay, the place has a unique energy and the meditation, prayers and fire ceremony and the night tour of the cementery are very memorable. The food was one of the best we had in our trip - and it was vegan”
Meredith
Australia“Amazing place to stay, extremely recommended. A really great experience in general - I stayed in one of the suites and could not have asked for a more relaxing and peaceful place to stay, only a short walk from Okunoin Cemetary and an easy walk to...”
Cynthia
Canada“Breakfast served in the room was a lovely experience. The range of selection for gluten free was more likely muted than the regular meal, and strangely, did not include fruit and some other items that have no gluten that were offered in the...”
Susan United States of America“Temple stay at the best and most convenient to the cemetery Beauty Delicious food Meditation, prayer stick burning, night cemetery walk Some moms had very good English”- Roberta United States of America“My stay at Ekoin Temple and Koyasan was the highlight of a two-week trip to Japan. Our accommodations were lovely and very comfortable -- we were in a little suite in one of the newer buildings. What made the stay so special were the meditation...”
Anh-tu United States of America“Staying at Ekoin was amazing. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Participating in the meditation, prayer, and fire services was very educational and special. The meals were delicious.”- MMarianne United States of America“Everything about the expereince met or exceeded my expectations. The room was beautiful and peaceful. I wish I had more time to relax in the room. I loved the onsen. I enjoyed having breakfast and dinner in the room. The meditation, morning...”
- Gillian United States of America“Good location and the chance to get a glimpse of the temple life. The room was small as you would expect but was clean and shared facilities worked fine. It was fun to join the meditation session and Buddhist prayers and fire ritual - the staff...”
- Kevin United States of America“Just a fantastic place to stay in Koyasan, terrific position near the end of the road by Okunoin Cemetery. Great staff, very efficient, very easy to stay here as a foreigner.”
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Amenities of 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-Great facilities! Review score, 9.3
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
Bathroom
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
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- View
Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Room Amenities
- Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)
Activities
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Hiking
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- Fax/Photocopying
- Tour desk
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Chapel/Shrine
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Spa
- Massage chair
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Public Bath
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
- Japanese
House rules高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
Guests can participate in meditation sessions from 16:30. Sessions can be translated in English when translators are available. English brochures are available for staying guests, as well. Please wear comfortable clothes for the sessions.
Guests can write Buddhist texts with a brush and ink on scrolls in their rooms for free. Please pick up the tools at the office.
Guests can attend the Buddhist morning service at 07:00 and the Goma fire ritual at 07:30. Please note that this schedule changes during the winter.
Please note that children will not be provided bedding and meals unless the property is informed prior to your arrival. Extra charges are applied to children's meals and bedding. Please contact the property directly for more details.
Breakfast is served at 08:00, and dinner at 17:30.
Guests who booked through this website can check-in from 13:00.
It is not possible to check in after 19:00. Please note that dinner is not available for late check-in.
The property recommends guests come to Koyasan and the property with light luggage, due to steep hills and stairs in the area.
The Koyasan mountainous area is generally a lot cooler than other areas. The property recommends guests bring enough clothes.
Public baths are open only from 16:00-22:00 and 06:00-09:00 daily.
Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property in advance.
If there are changes in the number of guests, please inform the property by noon on the check-in date to prepare dinner.
Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guest house.
FAQs about 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-
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Check-in at 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- is 0.7 miles from the center of Koyasan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Hiking
- Foot massage
- Walking tours
- Full-body massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Head massage
- Back massage
- Massage chair
- Public Bath
- Couples' massage
- Neck massage
- Hand massage
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- on this page.
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Room options at 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- include:
- Twin
- Family
- Suite
- Triple
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The prices at 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at 高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Vegetarian
- Asian
