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.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi (general use)
- Terrace (general use)
- Garden
Options for your stay
Japanese-Style Economy Room with Shared Bathroom
Twin
- 2 futon beds
- 11 m²
- Shared bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Japanese-Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Family room
- 4 futon beds
- 16 m²
- Shared bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Superior Family Room
Family room
- 3 futon beds
- 30 m²
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Junior Suite
Suite
- 2 single beds, 4 futon beds
- 65 m²
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Luxury Suite with Garden View
Suite
- 2 single beds, 4 futon beds
- 100 m²
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Twin
- 2 futon beds
- 11 m²
- Shared bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Junior Suite with Garden View
Suite
- 2 single beds, 2 futon beds
- 60 m²
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Comfort Family Room
Triple room
- 2 single beds, 1 futon bed
- 40 m²
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Deluxe Family Room
Family room
- 2 single beds, 2 futon beds
- 50 m²
- Private bathroom
- Bath
- Flat-screen TV
Amenities
General
- Parking
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Fax/photocopying
- Daily housekeeping
- Parking on site
- Private parking
Internet
- Internet services
- Wifi
- Free Wifi
- Wifi available in all areas
Activities
- Hiking
- Walking tours
- Tour or class about local culture
Food & Drink
- Breakfast in the room
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Kid meals
- Wine/champagne
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Breakfast takeaway containers
Services & Extras
- Laundry
- Tour desk
- Luggage storage
Outdoor & View
- Garden
- Terrace (general use)
Pool & Wellness
- Massage
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi (general use)
- Public Bath
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Massage chair
Parking
- Free parking
In the accommodation
- Chapel/shrine
- Lounge
Safety & Security
- Safety deposit box
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- CCTV outside property
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit available
- Access to health care professionals
- Face masks for guests available
Miscellaneous
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family rooms
- Heating
- Designated smoking area
Spoken languages
- Japanese
Policies
Checkin
14:00 - 17:30
Checkout
Until 10:00
Payment methods
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Maestro
Discover
UnionPay credit card
JCB
NICOS
Cash
Diners club
UC
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Age Restrictions
There is no age requirement for check-in.
Children & Extra beds
Details about children and extra beds can be found at the room information.
Important information
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.
Location
Koyasan 497, 648-0211 Kōyasan, Japan