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Koyasan Sekishoin

2.5 star property
Ryokan with free parking, steps from Kongosanmaiin Temple

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Japanese Style Room with Private Bathroom, Temple Lodging | In-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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571 Koyasan, Ito-gun, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0211
  • Place, Kongobuji Temple
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyasan University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Muryokoin Temple
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Koya

Koyasan Sekishoin places you next to Kongosanmaiin Temple and a short stroll from other popular sights like Muryokoin Temple. This 50-room ryokan welcomes guests with conveniences like a coffee shop/cafe, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Kongosanmaiin Temple - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kongobuji Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Koyasan University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 16 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂 さんぼう - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪花菱 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪光海珈琲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Sekishoin

Ryokan with free parking, steps from Kongosanmaiin Temple
Koyasan Sekishoin features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, a meeting room, and a garden.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer slippers, toilets with an electronic bidet, and bidets. Fans and safes are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath
  • Yukata (Japanese robes)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free extra futon

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • As required by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, all international visitors must submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ). Also, it's required that lodging proprietors photocopy the passports of all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file.
  • Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

KOYASAN SEKISHOIN Inn
SEKISHOIN Inn
SEKISHOIN
KOYASAN SEKISHOIN Koya
KOYASAN SEKISHOIN Ryokan
KOYASAN SEKISHOIN Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of Koyasan Sekishoin?

This ryokan is located in Koya and just steps from Nyonindo and Ichi-no-hashi. You'll also find Kongobuji Temple and Jokiin less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Koyasan Sekishoin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the ryokan.

Does Koyasan Sekishoin have a casino?

No, Koyasan Sekishoin doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Koyasan Sekishoin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this ryokan.

Is Koyasan Sekishoin a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this ryokan will appreciate amenities like slippers as well as a café and a garden.

Does Koyasan Sekishoin have a hot tub?

No, this ryokan doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Koyasan Sekishoin have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Koyasan Sekishoin doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Koyasan Sekishoin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Koyasan Sekishoin.

Are there connecting rooms at Koyasan Sekishoin?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this ryokan.

What is the closest airport to Koyasan Sekishoin?

The closest major airport to Koyasan Sekishoin is Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX), which is about 25.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Koyasan Sekishoin?

No, at Koyasan Sekishoin, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Koyasan Sekishoin Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 142 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Damon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great upgraded rooms and magical garden

It was nearly empty so we were upgraded. Usually I think there would be a lot of people. Rooms were excellent and service good. Food was simple but for the price I can’t complain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay

Was a wonderful stay at Sekisho-in. Room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Food was very good and we were made to feel very welcome. The temple was a lovely experience and the town of Koyasan is just so beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Earl, Toronto, Canada

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Arrived in late Feb. Wonderful experience. Cold but heaters in room worked well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities exceeded expectations. The room was larger than expected. We had a four futon room with three futons setup. It would have been a bit tight with four. The room had a living area, a sleeping area, a garden viewing area, and a balcony. We did not opt for the private bathroom. We may have stayed during a slow night (Early Jan) because we still had the shared public bath to ourselves after dinner, and we enjoyed a nice soak. I saw an older review saying there are no hair dryers. They have hair dryers now. The dinner and breakfast was good as well. If you're not used to Japanese vegetarian dishes, you might find the food lacking. It's a lot of radishes, bamboo shoots, seaweed/kelp, tofu, squash, rice, and mochi. Most of it is served cold with unlimited warm rice and hot tea. I thought it was quite good. The morning ceremony was a great experience. The monks will encourage you to do the incense offering. A booklet in your room will explain what to do. Read and research beforehand as it's not explained during the ceremony. Overall, I'm glad we stayed here. It was a good experience. I did not get to interact with the monks. I wish I was able to do this to learn more about Koyasan; however, I understand most of them do not speak English.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting experience in a temple! Location is convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice reasonably priced place to stay in Koyasan. Location - perfect -close to okunoin cemetery and temples. Room - sufficient futon setup with a low table with kettle and tea. Heater in room - heats up fast - good because the common areas are outside temperature. Don't run heater all night, but not needed just spark up in the morning and instant heat. Like camping :-) Arrival - checked in at ~12 noon . They were organized and ready for us - excellent. Little english spoken - but not a problem - we got all the info we needed for the temple stay. Amenities - lots of shared bathroom /washup areas. We used the hot bath rooms to clean up/soak/warm up - it was great! (onsen like) There are two mens and two ladies bath/onsen rooms. Very nice. Honour system coffee machine for morning. Food - very creative and tasty vegetarian dinner 5:30 (extra fee booked with room - do it - it's a good experience) Breaky was at ~7:15 -7:30 after morning service - which was also good to do (6:50AM). NOTE . I booked the dinner after the original booking via email - but they had not record of it - or lost in translation. We were able to book dinner as we arrived at 11:45. dinner bookings taken until 12 noon of same day. Best to book at hotel booking time. FYI - We left right after breakfast to catch a 8:11 AM bus right outside the temple to get back to Tokyo that same day. Easy (but multiple) transit back to Osaka then Tokyo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Experience

Amazing atmospheric place to stay. This is not just a place to stay but a wonderful experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rushil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Temple stay experience wasn't really immersive since there were many other tourists so the experience didn't feel personalised. Wished that the service was warmer. The food for both dinner and breakfast were mediocre. Dishes that are supposed to be hot/warm (e.g. tempura) were already cold by the time guests arrived at the dining hall (there are preset dining hours). I stayed in the new hall which is a long walk in but the facilities are new and WiFi was surprisingly strong. Heater in room! Best thing to have since Koyasan can get really cold. No hairdryer provided.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

A-, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I enjoyed it very much. Air conditioner was broken, but I just moved the futon to the room with a heater. Garden is beautiful. Dinner was good. Breakfast was simple. Bathroom attached to the room was so new and clean. Great alone bath time. I came in a bit late, but they had my dinner still waiting for me. I'm glad I stayed here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great monastery food. Appreciated opportunity to be part of morning ceremony. Very good onsen. Location very good - near cemetery & a short distance from centre of town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Koyasan was amazing, the stay was ok

The good: - good location on main road and close to the main attraction - included breakfast was ok - room had a nice balcony and view The bad: - the welcome was very cold, we didn't feel like they were very happy that we were staying there - little English spoken by staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very fast check in and out. Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a real experience, definitely worth the trip.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Ovidiu, Nagoya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interactive meal service and prayer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a monastery run by monks not a hotel. They gave us two huge adjacent rooms, which was much appreciated. The location is great as it is a few minutes by foot from the cemetery, which made it easy to go to both the evening walk and the 6:00 am offering ritual and be back by the 7:00 am chanting at the monastery. We enjoyed our stay very much - the simpler monastic setting and the relative remoteness of Koyasan was a welcome deviation from the hurried and over stimulating experience of Tokyo and the other big cities we visited
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience, try it!

Great stay, everything I expected and more. Tremendous experience, recommend to all
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The outside of the property looked impressive and it ws nice to take part in the mediation in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

T-Meaux, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having the chance to stay as guest with Buddhist monks and priests in their temple is priceless. The accommodation is way beyond what I would have expected. The friendly hosts made a private memorial ceremony possible. It was an amazing experience and I will return. Thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

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