Title: Koya Travel Guide: Best of Koya, Wakayama Prefecture Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Koya](https://expedia.co.uk/Koya-Hotels.d6240704.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Koya](https://expedia.co.uk/Koya-Holiday-Rentals.d6240704.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Koya](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Koya.d6240704.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Koya Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Koya.d6240704.Car-Hire-Guide)[Koya Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Koya.d6240704.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Koya Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Mausoleums of Matsudaira Hide at Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/04829417-93fe-4cdd-a656-a8c311fa9473.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![ Western Stupa at Danjo Garan Temple in Mt. Koya, Wakayama, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/e9a4e619-3583-4478-8d7e-742567c35877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tombstones at Okunoin Cemetery](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/8616c8bf-1c61-40d2-9d94-8d0c3f2d5c22.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/45306e73-7c56-4f62-8509-c0574ced3112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Koya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/953bc3db-5c05-470c-8af6-16ca12498cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Koya Things to do - Top hotels in Koya - Top Holiday Rentals in Koya ![Koyasan Saizenin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27290000/27280800/27280781/e69d057e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Koyasan Saizenin 154 Koyasan Koya Wakayama Stay at this ryokan in Koya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Sai-tō are located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (71 reviews) Absolutely a superb experience here. The room was stunning and the food top notch. There is clearly so much care and attention here. It was lovely to be able to attend the morning ceremony as well. Highly recommend it. I'll be coming back for sure. Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=27280781&PinnedHotelID=27280781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6240704) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=27280781&PinnedHotelID=27280781&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6240704) ![Sojiin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15120400/15120367/75ffcda3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sojiin 143 Koyasan Koya Wakayama-ken £319 25 Apr - 26 Apr Stay at this ryokan in Koya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Jokiin are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F04%2F2026&endDate=26%2F04%2F2026&selected=15120367&PinnedHotelID=15120367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6240704) ![Jokiin](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15660000/15656200/15656102/7d3d5efd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Jokiin 365 Koyasan Koya Wakayama-ken £332 13 Apr - 14 Apr Stay at this ryokan in Koya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews) Beautiful hotel, the monks attending are really nice, definitely go to the morning ceremony, it is worth it. This is near everything and very centric to all the landmarks nearby. The "beds" are pretty hard since its traditional, but its manageable for a night or two. Meals were really good, definitely ... Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=15656102&PinnedHotelID=15656102&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6240704) [See all 270 properties in Koya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6240704) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![KURA HOTEL IZUMISANO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96960000/96957900/96957835/d41d407d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### KURA HOTEL IZUMISANO Kamimachi 3-10-11 Izumisano Osaka Stay at this apartment in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and slippers. Popular attractions Rinku Premium Outlets and Izumisato Furusato Machiya House are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (93 reviews) wonderful support and nice clean room and easy to reach after a late arrival Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-KURA-HOTEL-IZUMISANO.h96957835.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment Hotel STAY THE Kansai Airport](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51270000/51269900/51269807/c645bd5d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment Hotel STAY THE Kansai Airport 2-chome-5-1 Kasamatsu Izumisano Osaka Stay at this apartment in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Rinku Premium Outlets and Rinku Pleasure ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews) 沙發是壞掉的，廁所很冷，沒有電梯。餐具都是塑膠製品，不確定是否能用來微波，熱水壺的內膽是塑膠的，不確定是否能加熱，不敢用來煮水，怕喝下去的都是塑膠水。隔音很差，根本就睡不好，再次來訪臨空城的話，不會考慮住這間，設備跟離車站的距離都不優。 Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-Apartment-Hotel-STAY-THE-Kansai-Airport.h51269807.Hotel-Information) ![STAY THE RINKU BAY Private Guest House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122890000/122881600/122881515/b88b8070_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### STAY THE RINKU BAY Private Guest House 1 Chome-4-29 Izumisano Osaka Stay at this apartment in Izumisano. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and slippers. Popular attractions Rinku Premium Outlets and Izumisato Furusato Machiya ... 4/10 (1 review) 上の階の音と隣の部屋の話し声が朝まで続いてた！ Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Osaka-Hotels-STAY-THE-RINKU-BAY-Private-Guest-House.h122881515.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Koya](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6240704&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Koya hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27)[26 Mar - 27 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28)[27 Mar - 28 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026)[27 Mar - 29 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026)[3 Apr - 5 Apr](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6240704&startDate=03%2F04%2F2026&endDate=05%2F04%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Buddhist ancient religious place hidden in the secret scary forest dur](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621586074461/dec7aaa2-d014-4f57-83c1-5d7f9e176b9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mount Koyasan Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Koyasan during your travels in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Koyasan-Koya.d553248621586074461.Attraction) ![Okunoin Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6240704/953bc3db-5c05-470c-8af6-16ca12498cd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Okunoin Temple After visiting Okunoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Okunoin-Temple-Koya.d553248621532771226.Attraction) #### Koyasan University Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Koyasan University during your trip to Koyasan. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koyasan-University-Koya.d6266307.Attraction) #### Kongobuji Temple You can find out about the history of Koyasan with a stop at Kongobuji Temple. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kongobuji-Temple-Koya.d6266310.Attraction) #### Koyasan Daishi Kyokai Find out about the history of Koyasan with a stop at Koyasan Daishi Kyokai. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Koyasan-Daishi-Kyokai-Koya.d553248621562272895.Attraction) #### Muryokoin Temple After visiting Muryokoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Koyasan. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Muryokoin-Temple-Koya.d553248621532771221.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Mt. Koya Sacred 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2581990/dc553dd5-d2b5-41ff-8c1b-7c0c87c505ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Koya Sacred 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide £155 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-koya-sacred-4hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a2581990.activity-details) ![Koyasan: Must-See Okuno-in Cemetery 2-Hour Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49857735/85cddf7e-d20b-4dbe-b31e-ece85e43ab8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Koyasan: Must-See Okuno-in Cemetery 2-Hour Guided Tour £118 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/koyasan-must-see-okuno-in-cemetery-2-hour-guided-tour.a49857735.activity-details) ![Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2581988/8c18551b-cde9-460e-bb69-b1f18615cf48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour £188 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/koyasan-full-day-private-tour.a2581988.activity-details) ![Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47473060/7f6635a2-538f-4b31-a636-f99685d6cc8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide £221 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-koya-sacred-6hr-private-tour-with-government-licensed-guide.a47473060.activity-details) ![Entrance to Oku-no-in](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46763825/7795a37f-2740-463a-91b3-fe64da5880a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Mount Koya £334 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-guided-tour-to-mount-koya.a46763825.activity-details) ![Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45764363/c86d39a9-cf4d-4a98-8832-aa090e1be604.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle £649 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/mt-koya-full-day-tour-from-osaka-with-licensed-guide-and-vehicle.a45764363.activity-details) [See all activities in Koya](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Koya.d6240704.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Koya ![view from the Hashimoto City, Wakayama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6326073/9f073023-ba5c-4d00-9ee9-67b1ca75fa25.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hashimoto ![Gojo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347880/02ea2e5b-fd36-413b-b37b-82421090c94e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Nankou Oronain (as36…](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3479556?with_photo_id=46125264) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Gojo - Cities near Koya [Hashimoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Hashimoto.dx6326073)[Gojo](https://expedia.co.uk/Gojo.dx6347880)[Kimino](https://expedia.co.uk/Kimino.dx3000374062) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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