高野山宿坊恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-

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About this property

A 1000 year-old Buddhist temple, Shukubo Koya-san Eko-in offers Japanese-style accommodation, a beautiful garden and free WiFi. Guests are free to attend Buddhist morning services, the Goma fire ritual and meditation. Rooms feature tatami-mat flooring, comfortable futon bedding and paper sliding screens. They are fitted with an LCD TV and a safe. Bathroom facilities are shared, and the public baths are open 16:00-22:00 and 06:00-09:00 daily. Shukubo Temple is close to other ancient Buddhist buildings such as Kongobu-ji Temple, which is a 10-minute walk. The Ichi-no-Hashi entrance to the ancient Okuno-In Temple is a 3-minute walk away. Guests can experience group meditation, and they can write Buddhist texts with a brush and ink on scrolls at their room. They can also go hiking in the scenic surroundings of Koya-san Eko-in. The temple has a lounge with a PC corner. Meals are served at the guest room at scheduled times and feature Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and gluten-free meals can be requested at an additional fee. Groups of 4 or more persons dine at the Japanese-style dining room, where chairs can be provided upon advance request.

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Property highlights

- Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
- Breakfast info
- Vegetarian, Asian
- Free private parking available on-site
- Public Bath

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Japanese-Style Economy Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom 4 futon beds
Superior Family Room 3 futon beds
Junior Suite 2 single beds and 4 futon beds
Luxury Suite with Garden View 2 single beds and 4 futon beds
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom 2 futon beds
Junior Suite with Garden View 2 single beds and 2 futon beds
Comfort Family Room 2 single beds and 1 futon bed
Deluxe Family Room 2 single beds and 2 futon beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Valentin
Russia
“- Best-located shukubo where you can start your Okunoin excursion - Monk events included - Moderate food volume which I did not expect (looks like increased in size for tourists) - Good command of English which is unusual for Japan - Room...”
Diane
France
“Zen, serene atmosphere. Traditional style temple with modern comfort and facilities (incl. Onsen). Meditation and morning ceremonies were unforgettable. A unique experience inviting the guests to enjoy calm time, away from everything.”
Harvey
United States
“Excellent -beautiful space, wonderful stewardship, great participation opportunities and the best vegetarian food we have ever had!”
Mel
New Zealand
“A unique and privileged experience to share the home of the monks. Friendly staff and monks. Wonderfully creative, plentiful and delicious food. Morning prayer service and fire ritual. Peaceful and beautiful natural surroundings without crowds of...”
Olegs
Latvia
“This is a an amazing and unique experience and I do recommend this to everyone.”
Elizabeth
Ireland
“A truly unforgettable experience tucked away in the mountains. If we could give this place an 11, we would. Please don’t skip the night tour of the cemetery, absolutely magical!”
Martin
Czech Republic
“Exceptional experience, highly recommend. Afternoon meditation, morning service and Goma fire ritual included. Splendid authentic vegan meals.”
Perevozchikova
Cyprus
“Staying at Eko-in was an exceptional and unforgettable experience. I highly recommend booking the Okunoin cemetery night tour—it was both atmospheric and deeply moving. The meals are fully vegetarian and beautifully presented. If you're not a fan...”
Ramona
Malta
“Gorgeous place, super clean, amazing Gome fire ceremony & lovely staff. Shame bathroom stone floor means it’s freezing even when you put on the heating.”
Elizabeth
Australia
“We loved everything about our temple stay. The staff are super kind and friendly. We were very lucky to be able to book the comfort family room for the two of us. The facilities in the room was superb. The dinner was the best vegetarian and...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of 高野山宿坊恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Bathroom

Towels
Slippers
Free toiletries

View

View

Outdoors

Terrace
Garden

Room Amenities

Tatami (traditional Japanese flooring)

Activities

Tour or class about local culture
Additional charge
Walking tours
Additional charge
Hiking

Food & Drink

Wine/champagne
Additional charge
Kid meals
Additional charge
Special diet menus (on request)
Breakfast in the room

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Services

Daily housekeeping
Shared lounge/TV area
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Laundry
Additional charge
Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Safety deposit box

General

Designated smoking area
Heating
Chapel/shrine
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

Massage chair
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Couples massage
Foot massage
Neck massage
Back massage
Public Bath
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage
Additional charge

Languages spoken

Japanese

House rules

高野山宿坊恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple- takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 17:30

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests can participate in meditation sessions from 16:30. Sessions can be translated in English when translators are available. English brochures are available for staying guests, as well. Please wear comfortable clothes for the sessions.

Guests can write Buddhist texts with a brush and ink on scrolls in their rooms for free. Please pick up the tools at the office.

Guests can attend the Buddhist morning service at 07:00 and the Goma fire ritual at 07:30. Please note that this schedule changes during the winter.

Please note that children will not be provided bedding and meals unless the property is informed prior to your arrival. Extra charges are applied to children's meals and bedding. Please contact the property directly for more details.

Breakfast is served at 08:00, and dinner at 17:30.

Guests who booked through this website can check-in from 13:00.

It is not possible to check in after 19:00. Please note that dinner is not available for late check-in.

The property recommends guests come to Koyasan and the property with light luggage, due to steep hills and stairs in the area.

The Koyasan mountainous area is generally a lot cooler than other areas. The property recommends guests bring enough clothes.

Public baths are open only from 16:00-22:00 and 06:00-09:00 daily.

Guests with food allergies or other dietary restrictions should inform the property in advance.

If there are changes in the number of guests, please inform the property by noon on the check-in date to prepare dinner.

Please note that the property is pilgrims' lodgings in a temple. It's not a regular hotel, inn or guesthouse.