Hotels near Niukanshobu Shrine, Katsuragi

This was an exceptional property in every way. Though the rooms are European style, the singular cabins, the passage ways, the main building, all have a very Japanese architectural feel. This is located about 20km from Koyasan, and sits among rice paddies just a bike ride from a local shrine. It gives you the chance to glide along on deserted roads and happen upon a major pilgramage shrine along the Kumano Kodo. The Kaiseki meal was superb, with about 10 courses of sublime cooking and service of the highest order. The staff may have been a little nervous as we don't speak Japanese, but they fared well. The presentation was, as is the Japanese way, giving a nod to the autumn season with fall flowers and leaves presenting the food as art. The Onsen were private so that couples can enjoy with eachother, three possibilities were available, with small gardens outside each. Our suite also had a huge round tub to enjoy as well. The bathroom was of exceptional design. We had a hedge of blooming flowers outside the porch doors where beautiful and unusual butterflies were feeding.

The location to koyasan, nice and very helpful staff

The location was a 2 minute walk from the train station, there was a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, there is a Family Mart across the street, the room itself was clean, a nice size and there was access to a microwave, hot water and free tea and coffee

The lodge looked amazing and the staff was very friendly.

This stay was one of the highlights of our trip. Absolutely recommend. Great location, and they make accommodations for non Japanese speaking guests without sacrificing the authentic feel. The various activities you can participate in were unique , such as morning prayer, fire ceremony, meditation. Dinner and breakfast is served in the room unless you’re with a larger party. I’d recommend taking on the night cemetery tour, but go in the daytime before if you can as you don’t stop much on the tour.

Clean and unique hotel