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A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, sliding doors, and a view through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen entrance, and a wooden ceiling.

A corridor with wooden flooring and traditional sliding doors.

1. Koyasan Saizenin

Koya

James

£332

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A traditional Japanese corridor with wooden beams, tatami flooring, sliding doors, and a hanging light fixture.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and large windows overlooking a garden.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, wooden furniture, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A traditional Japanese garden with a building featuring a tiled roof and wooden walls.

2. Jokiin

Koya

Oliver

£384

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A traditional Japanese building with a central garden, stone lanterns, and a wooden walkway.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, benches, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese courtyard with a small water feature, surrounded by lush greenery and stone lanterns.

3. Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

Koya

Renee

£469

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A corridor with wooden flooring and a view of a garden through large windows.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden structure, a tiled roof, and a stone lantern.

A modern room with large windows, a sofa, a wooden bench, and a bathroom with two sinks.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior, a gravel courtyard with rocks and plants, and a clear blue sky.

4. Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin

Koya

Kiyoko

£360

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A traditional Japanese garden with a stone statue, koi pond, and a building with wooden architecture.

A traditional Japanese restaurant with tatami mat flooring, wooden tables, and a red carpet.

A corridor with a red carpet leading to a view of a garden with rocks and trees.

A wooden walkway with a railing, surrounded by rocks and greenery.

5. Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

Koya

Rassendyll

£407

8 Oct - 9 Oct

An interior with traditional decor, including a reception desk, seating area, and a stage.

A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden deck, koi pond, and surrounding greenery.

A traditional Japanese building with a wooden exterior and a tiled roof.

A corridor with traditional wooden flooring and shoji screens.

6. Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin

Koya

Tiril

£309

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A traditional Japanese temple gate with wooden railings and a stone pathway leading to the temple.

A pathway flanked by tall trees and stone lanterns leading to a traditional building.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding doors.

A storefront with a wooden slat entrance, a signboard, and a small awning.

7. Koyasan Gokuraku Stay

Koya

Christina

£406

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hallway with wooden floors and traditional Japanese sliding doors.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a bathtub, and a vanity with toiletries.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, a sofa with purple cushions, and sliding doors.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a wooden table, purple cushions, sliding doors, and a television.

8. Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji

Koya

Alexander

£383

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A wooden corridor with a view of a garden at night.

A traditional Japanese garden at night with a wooden walkway, a koi pond, and a building with sliding doors.

A modern interior with a sofa, a small table, and a large window offering a view of trees.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

9. Koyasan Rengejoin

Koya

Michel

£583

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden bench, a round table, and a small bedside table with a plant.

A hallway with wooden doors, a poster with text and images, and a view of a building through the door.

A dining table with two yellow mugs and a wooden chair with a striped backrest.

A two-story building with a red roof, situated on a rocky hillside surrounded by greenery.

10. The Railway Hotel Koyasan Pilgrimage Railway

Kudoyama

Daniel

£114

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A spa area with a hot tub and a view of lush greenery through large windows.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a television, and a window with shoji screens.

A wooden chalet with a balcony, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

A traditional Japanese building with a curved roof, wooden pillars, and a stone staircase leading to the entrance.

11. Hotel Nosegawa

Nosegawa

Michele Bezzi

£82

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern bathroom with wooden paneling, a glass partition, and multiple sinks.

A reception desk with a glass partition, a framed artwork of a pagoda, and a small table with a calendar and a phone.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a parking area in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone and a small shelf, a wall-mounted artwork, and a window with curtains.

12. Hotel Route-Inn Hashimoto

Hashimoto

hubert

£90

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a bench, and a view of trees outside.

A room with a balcony, a wooden table, two chairs, and a view of a green landscape with trees and buildings.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low wooden table, and sliding shoji doors.

A modern interior with a long dining area, multiple seating options, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

13. Kiimiso

Hashimoto

Andrea

£61

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a separate sitting area, and a glass-enclosed jacuzzi.

A modern interior with a glass-enclosed hot tub, wooden ceiling, and a view of a garden with a wooden fence and greenery.

A corridor with wooden beams and brick walls, leading to a bright exit.

A modern bar area with a central wooden table, bar stools, and a large hanging light fixture.

14. Sanso Amanosato

Katsuragi

"This traditional Japanese Inn is thoroughly modern with excellent facilities, rooms, Michelin quality food, and helpful staff. We want to call out ‘Mikki’ who was super kind and helped us with any language barriers we had. The entire restaurant staff was amazing and we are grateful to meet the chef. The onsens were also wonderful. A room here with breakfast and dinner included is an excellent value."

Douglas

£625

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A spa area with a hot tub, wooden flooring, and a glass door leading to a bathroom.

A resort with wooden cabins, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a large mirror, a sink, a toilet, and a potted plant.

A spa room with a large window, wooden ceiling, and a marble floor.

15. Tamayura no Sato

Kimino

HooEng

£104

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A room with two beds, a table, and chairs.

A traditional Japanese house with a wooden deck, a car parked outside, and a small shed in the yard.

A hallway with wooden flooring, a staircase, and a framed artwork on a pedestal.

A compact kitchen with a sink, stove, and various utensils.

16. Oyado Satsuki Nara Gojo Shinmachi

Gojo

Mariko

£60

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A traditional Japanese-style building with multiple rooms, a wooden deck, and a pond.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a shoji screen door, and a view of cherry blossoms.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushioned chair, and a view of a garden through shoji screens.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table with cushions, and sliding doors leading to a garden.

17. Amami Onsen Nanten-en

Kawachinagano

Samir

£229

additional charges may apply

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A dining table with trays of food, a bottle, and glasses, set against a view of a landscaped garden with trees and shrubs.

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a stone lantern.

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a window with a view of trees.

A wooden bench with woven baskets and white cups, a wicker basket, and a door with a glass panel.

18. Kansai Airport Hotel Pine Villa

Kaminogo

SZE MAN JOYCE

£42

additional charges may apply

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A wooden deck with a hot tub, a wooden wall, and a view of a forest.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a staircase, and a bulletin board with a calendar.

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a tatami mat table, a heater, and a bookshelf with books and a framed picture.

A modern building with large glass windows and wooden slats on the facade.

19. Misenkan

Tenkawa

Lai Man

£217

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bathroom with a wooden interior, a glass-enclosed shower, and a view of a forest through a large window.

A traditional Japanese-style bedroom with tatami flooring, two beds, sliding doors leading to a balcony, and a shoji screen.

A traditional Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors leading to a balcony with a view of greenery.

A traditional Japanese onsen with a view of a forested area through a large window.

20. Fudouguchikan

Ogi

Karen

£217

additional charges may apply

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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Stay near popular Koya attractions

A nighttime cemetery with headstones and a pathway illuminated by street lamps.

Mount Koyasan

9.4/10 (95 reviews)

This sacred mountain cradles over 100 temples where Shingon Buddhism has flourished for 1,200 years. Stay overnight in a temple lodging to experience morning prayers and traditional vegetarian Buddhist cuisine.

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A stone pathway flanked by tall trees and stone markers in a forested area.

Okunoin Temple

9.6/10 (29 reviews)

Japan's largest cemetery surrounds Kobo Daishi's mausoleum, with 200,000 tombstones nestled among ancient cedars. Walk the two-kilometer spiritual path at dawn when mist creates an otherworldly atmosphere.

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A traditional Japanese pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.

Danjo Garan Temple

9.8/10 (13 reviews)

The Danjo Garan complex showcases Shingon Buddhism's heart with its vermilion Konpon Daito pagoda and historic halls. Visit at dawn when morning light bathes the ancient structures in a mystical glow.

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Koyasan University

6.4/10 (11 reviews)

Nestled on sacred Mount Kōya, this university specialises in esoteric Shingon Buddhist studies within a UNESCO site. Explore its historic campus alongside ancient temples for a profound spiritual experience.

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Kongobuji Temple

9.2/10 (67 reviews)

This mountaintop temple houses Japan's largest rock garden, depicting two dragons emerging from clouds. Wander through ornate halls adorned with masterful fusuma paintings that showcase centuries of Buddhist artistry.

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Muryokoin Temple

8.0/10 (12 reviews)

This thousand-year-old Shingon Buddhist temple offers overnight stays in monastic traditions. Wake to morning sutra chanting, experience the sacred Goma fire ritual, and savour authentic vegetarian shojin ryori cuisine.

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Koyasan Daishi Kyokai

9.4/10 (10 reviews)

Daishi Kyokai offers immersive Shingon Buddhist experiences where visitors can receive precepts and copy sutras. Participate in the meditative shakyo activity for a profound connection to Japan's spiritual traditions.

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Kongosanmaiin Temple

8.8/10 (9 reviews)

This 13th-century temple houses the Tahoto pagoda, a National Treasure, amid serene gardens. Experience authentic Buddhist life with an overnight stay including morning prayers and traditional vegetarian cuisine.

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Sacred temples and ancient cedar forests create a mystical atmosphere in Mount Koya's Buddhist sanctuary. Wake before dawn to join monks in morning meditation rituals and explore Okunoin Cemetery's moss-covered tombstones by lantern light.

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Top Koya Hotel Reviews

Odysis Suites Osaka Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, clean and comfortable rooms, and beautiful sea views."

Star Gate Hotel Kansai Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent accommodation close to airport. Easy to get to. Room size is great. Staff super helpful. Would absolutely stay there again"

Jokiin

10/10 Excellent

"Kind and attentive staff, relaxing baths, delicious vegetarian food and an enlightening meditation session"

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent expérience"

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful stay that will have you feeling like you've traveled to ancient Japan. Both the accommodations and the meals were very special and unique"

Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin

10/10 Excellent

"For an European, this was like visiting the ISS. Barefoot, tatami dinner, shared bath where i was alone, night curfew which felt like sleeping in a medieval fort, morning prayer and tatami breakfast again. Plus the abundance of history all around."

Koyasan Saizenin

10/10 Excellent

"Great morning prayer service that you can anttend and property grounds were immaculate."

Kongo Sanmaiin

10/10 Excellent

"Nice room and lovely pond with chorus of frogs"

Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin

10/10 Excellent

"The experience of staying there was deeply meaningful. I am so grateful to have been given the opportunity to learn about Esoteric Buddhism from the monks there."

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R Hotel Kansai Airport

5-3 Wakamiyacho Izumisano Osaka

£35

13 Oct - 14 Oct

additional charges may apply