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高野山 宿坊 恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-

Koyasan

A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi.

A
Aurelie
From
Luxembourg
Ekoin Temple is a stunning piece of architecture and the rooms are absolutely wonderful. Despite the winter cold, we were able to keep the room warm with the provided heater. I loved the bathroom, very clean and comfortable and beautiful design. The futons were comfortable, service kind and attentive and the food was delicious. One night was way too short!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,700 reviews
Price from
US$345.81
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Takiyoshi

Hongu

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.

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_Kuri_
From
Italy
New and well-kept hotel with spacious Japanese rooms with a large window and relaxing view. Hotel very clean both in the rooms and in the shared bathrooms. The internal onsen is small, but comfortable and well-kept, fantastic for relaxing. Both breakfast and dinner are very good and served with care, the quality of the food is excellent. The owners are very kind, very helpful and ready to solve any problem. The hotel is quiet and located very close to both the town center and the bus stop. It is a great place to stay, highly recommended for resting especially for those who, like me, were walking the Kumano Kodo path.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
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US$187.80
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-

Koyasan

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.

L
Lucia
From
Australia
The atmosphere, the ceremony offered and the opportunity practice Shakyo was something unique and that I highly value. A beautiful experience that I recommend to whoever wants to experience the life in a Buddhist monastery.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
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US$307.39
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

Koyasan

Set in Koyasan and only 38 km from Kishi Station, Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin offers accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

M
María Montserrat
From
Denmark
The monks were super kind and welcoming, the temple was beautiful, clean, spacious rooms, perfect for some relaxation time. The food was delicious!!! And the morning pray ceremony was beautiful and very informative.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
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US$268.96
1 night, 2 adults

Minshuku Sumiya

Kawayu Onsen, Tanabe

Located in Tanabe, 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya offers accommodation with a public bath.

V
Veronika
From
New Zealand
The host is very nice and attentive. EVerything is clean and we had all we needed. The dinner was delicious as well as the bento box for our trek, probably the best bento box we had in Japan!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
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US$134.48
1 night, 2 adults

高野山 宿坊 不動院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin-

Koyasan

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.

S
Simone
From
Spain
Very cool experience, we had the best room so all cool (considering you are in a monastery). The morning prayer is super interesting as well as the position is very good. Staff is very nice and both dinner and breakfast were great.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 589 reviews
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US$358.62
1 night, 2 adults

Yunominesou

Hongu

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring,...

B
Benjamin
From
Belgium
The level of service was simply outstanding! From the moment we arrived (not quite dressed for any occasion, after a hefty day hike in pouring rain), to the moment we left, the staff was extremely helpful. When we found out late in the evening our planned train connection wasn't available after all, they helped us find an alternative and offered bento boxed breakfast, only to come knocking on our door 5min later when they thought of an even better option by driving us to a bus stop a few villages away early the morning. Special thanks to Tak from the front desk! Dinner and breakfast were also an exciting culinary journey :-)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
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US$142.81
1 night, 2 adults

Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima

Katsuura

Hot-spring baths and massages can be enjoyed at Nakanoshima, located a 5-minute ferry ride from Kanko Sanbashi pier. Traditional Kaiseki dinners and rooms with views of Nachi Bay are featured.

A
Amy
From
Australia
Excellent place for relax and recharge after long day hiking from Kumano Kodo trail. Staff services are outstanding. Highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
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US$573.40
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin

Koyasan

Offering garden views, Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin is an accommodation situated in Koyasan, 39 km from Kishi Station and 45 km from Matsushita Park.

M
Milda Jurčytė
From
Lithuania
Staying at the temple was an exceptional experience, highly recommended. Meditation and morning rituals are special. I will definitely be back in the future, just for a longer stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,542 reviews
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US$525.12
1 night, 2 adults

Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin

Koyasan

Located in the sacred Koyasan area, Saizenin offers simple accommodation surrounded by mountains and many temples.

C
Chen Grosman
From
Israel
Staf was very very kind, smiling and welcoming. It was all very clean. We took of our shoes and they had shoes for the inside and also separate shoes for the toilet, so it was all very clean. Good location, around the middle of the main street. Dinner and breakfest (vegetarian) were included and it was an amazing experience and also very good. Dinner was inside our room and breakfest was after the morning ceremony and was also not too bad but just a bit small. It was across the street from danjo garan and it was amazing in day and night. Sleeping on the mats was actually not too bad at all. The ceremony was very special.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,415 reviews
Price from
US$256.16
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$274.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 342 reviews
Amazing experience at all levels, the lodging was perfect, I was expecting something basic but it was rather similar to a ryokan, big rooms with confortable futons, traditional Japanese furnitures, yukata, complimentary tea in the room, good and very diversified meals, commun and private sento with a big bath tub. Highly spiritual moments on the fire ceremony and the morning prayer, moreover we had a free tour of more than an hour to learn a lot on oesoteric buddhism and the ancient history of the place.
Guest review by
Alessandra
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 845 reviews
The dinner and breakfast were wonderful, and very carefully prepared. The room was a beautiful traditional-style one, with tatami and futon. The staff were all extremely helpful and kind, and we were even able to purchase some charms. The public bath was very clean and well-kept, and it was interesting to experience it. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Guest review by
Janelle
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 163 reviews
It a beautiful temple, it is very well kept. The room was very spacious and comfortable, all in tatami floor, tastefully decorated, very clean and well maintained, with aircon available and even a TV. I loved that there was a complimentary tea, a yukata and a toothbrush. The temple has a bath (onsen) available and a morning prayer ceremony.
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Deborah Almerge Rückert
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$140.89
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews
The Japanese room is very cozy, Japanese Futon Bed is very comfortable for good sleep. We love the enjoyed half board meals provided by hotel restaurant, staffs are very friendly and helpful, the white beach and playgrounds just In front of the hotel, Hotel provides variety of free drinks for guests from morning to afternoon, the open air Onsen in second floor has sea view.
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QI
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Absolutely authentic ryokan and hot spring experience.
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Stephanie
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$63.65
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,059 reviews
While Matsuya has basic amenities and facilities, the good thing about it is that guests are allowed to use the onsen at its sister hotel, Midoriya which is just a 3-4min walk away. The Midoriya has pretty decent facilities from massage chairs to a bigger onsen, outdoor bathing area, laundry room etc. The view from the room was pretty decent and the futon beds were comfortable but there is not much floor space for large luggage. It should be ok if you're hiking and making this a pit stop.
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Pei Zhen
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$225.42
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 826 reviews
Rooms were spacious, clean and futons were comfortable. Both the buffet breakfast and dinner were pretty good as well with a decent variety and rotation of the dishes over the 2N that we stayed. However the outside onsen that was right next to the river with a wide open view of a mountain forest oppsite the hotel was the highlight, cover ups were provided for the mixed gender outdoor onsen, so me and my partner could enjoy an onsen together for the first time!
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Timothy
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
Very kind staff who could not do enough for us. Delicious set dinner and breakfast. Clean and comfortable ryokan style room. All in a great location just over the hill from Hongu, next to the oldest natural onsen in Japan.
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robert
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 539 reviews
The location right in front of the water & only 10 mins walk from Kii-Katsura station. The facilities inside the hotel. It has indoor & outdoor onsen, sauna, manga corner & cool down area. The staff were super friendly & helpful. The room with tatami mat was super comfy & roomy. Just being in the room is relaxing & feels like a holiday.
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Lidya
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$134.48
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews
The staff was so nice and made us feel welcome. The room was okay and the futons were good. We really enjoyed the onsens and the food was really delicious.
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Huma Kirchhoff
People with friends