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Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

3.0 star property

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Junior Suite, Bathtub, Garden View | Bathroom
Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View
Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub
Garden
Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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497 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 6480211
  • Kongobuji Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Koyasan University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Mount Koyasan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Courtyard View)

Economy Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Courtyard View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Comfort Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | View from room

Comfort Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

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Junior Suite, Bathtub, Garden View

Junior Suite, Bathtub, Garden View

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style)

Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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About the area

Koya

When you stay at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin in Koyasan, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Karukayado Temple and 11 minutes by foot from Kongobuji Temple. .This guesthouse is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Koyasan University and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Koyasan Reihokan Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Koyasan University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Muryokoin Temple - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mount Koyasan - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 22 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪精進料理丸万 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂さんぼう - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪一の橋観光センター - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪養花天 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Karukayado Temple
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin offers 35 accommodations with safes and slippers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Koyasan guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and a turndown service.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a computer station, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

Property is also known as

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin House
Syukubo Ekoin House
Syukubo Ekoin
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse
Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Koya
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse Koya

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 258 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 258 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 258 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 258 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 258 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larysa, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a pity that this holy place has become too commercial to stay spiritual. Meat and alcohol are served in the Buddhist monastery. Prayers are for money. Sad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aayushi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Syukubo Eko-in is highly recommended. The food here is excellent and staff is very friendly and helpful. The whole atmosphere is serene
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annabel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Koysan

Last minute idea to stay at a Temple while in Osaka, paid high price for a room for 4 people over 2000$ for 1 night vegetarian meals included. Overall it was a different, unique experience, no regrets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Ekoin Temple was a highlight of our trip to Japan and we will be back! Thank you to all the wonderful people of Koyasan and our shukubo for their hospitality, kindness, and openness to welcoming visitors to this most special place. Our accommodations, the food, and temple grounds were truly wonderful. But most of all, I would like to express gratitude to Nori who we were fortunate enough to be paired with for the many offerings the as part of the stay. Thank you Nori for sharing your stories and educating us about Koyasan’s sacred history.

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Koyasan Eko-in Escape busy Tokyo or Osaka for this calming, welcoming and nurturing town of Koyasan. You’ll be warmly greeted regardless of what shops you enter or which temple you stay in. However, I must say that the team at Eko-in really goes above and beyond to make for an incredible experience from start to finish. They guide you step by step upon check-in and let you know what to expect along the way. Things not to be missed: -4:30 pm guided meditation -In-room massage therapy by monks -7pm cemetery walk (if it doesn’t rain, ours got cancelled due to weather) -7am morning prayer -7:30am fire ritual Cannot recommend highly enough!! 🏯🍜🎋📿
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elijah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for what it is. This is not a hotel stay. Food was amazing, as were the experiences that came with the stay. The only downside was there are no private washing facilities, if that is a deal-breaker for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ekoin was such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. Everything was available in English and the staff were amazing and helpful. Would absolutely recommend the night tour as well as all the other activities included with your stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unforgettable stay - wonderful

Amazing experience- worth the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing and 180 degree shift from Osaka. We really thought all the extra touches were so special. The monks were all gracious and thoughtful and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The temple and the surrounding area are absolutely beautiful! Trying to check in though was a bit of a pain. It took me about 5 tries to finally get the person meeting me at the entrance to understand that I had a reservation and wasn’t just there to take a picture. He kept telling me to come back in the morning. I had to take the paper from his hand and point my name out for everything to get across. The rest of the stay went extremely well however.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ekoin was the highlight of our two weeks in Japan. The room was beautiful and warm even though it snowed while we were there, the food was abundant and absolutely delicious on top of being a cultural experience, and participating in the morning service and fire ceremony was very special. We would absolutely recommend booking the Okunoin night tour as well, the monk who guided it was amazing and it was so different from going in the daytime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The English speaking staff were so helpful and if they couldn’t speak in English they still tried hard to help. Very walkable and convenient. Fire ceremony was wonderful. Very welcoming place. I stayed 3 nights and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anh Tuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wish we’d spent more time here and in Koyasan! The temple stay was so comfortable and experiential, with beautiful views everywhere we turned. It is also right on the main street, within easy walking distance to the main attractions such as the Okunoin Cemetery (in fact, the Cemetary night walk starts here). This is a special highlight among the many great things we’ve done in Japan!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Temple stay

Fabulous staff/monks Very attentive. The meditation, morning prayers, fire cermony and meals were a highlight. Easy walking around sight seeing areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful temple accommodation

Really lovely temple accommodation with friendly monks and an excellent vegetarian dinner. Just be warned in winter the complex is mostly not heated (heaters are provided in rooms, but they’re kerosene so you have to be careful) and toilets/sinks are shared. Bathing is onsen style which I liked a lot. Views from some of the rooms are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tuan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food and service! The ceremony and fire ritual in the morning were extremely interesting. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Sonoma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great stay at this temple!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023