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Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Karukayado Temple

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

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497 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 6480211
  • Place, Kongobuji Temple
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyasan University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Courtyard View) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Economy Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style, Courtyard View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Superior Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (Japanese-Style)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

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Junior Suite, Bathtub, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Junior Suite, Bathtub, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

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Comfort Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Futon

About the neighborhood

Koya

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin places you next to Karukayado Temple and a short stroll from other popular sights like Kongobuji Temple. This 35-room, 3-star guesthouse welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a computer station.
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What's nearby

  • Kongosanmaiin Temple - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Kongobuji Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koyasan University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 22 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂 さんぼう - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪花菱 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪光海珈琲 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

Guesthouse with free parking, steps from Karukayado Temple
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin features free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a computer station. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and free toiletries. In-room massages are available, and other amenities include safes and phones. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Ballroom
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking, along with a car charging station.

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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin House
Syukubo Ekoin House
Syukubo Ekoin
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse
Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Koya
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Guesthouse Koya

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

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

Is there parking available at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Spa services at the guesthouse include massages.

Does Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin have a casino at the property?

No, Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this guesthouse include in-room massages, a soaking tub, and a turndown service.

Are there hot tubs at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

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

Does Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin.

Does Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin have connecting rooms?

Yes, this guesthouse has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

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

Are there rooms with balconies at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin.

Reviews

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just great! It made us feel very comfortable. It was helpful that all the staff were capable of communicating with us in English. Since people are coming to experience a true Japanese style of living, be sure to attend the morning prayer service, and the fire ritual. They cost nothing to attend and give a wonderful insight into the culture of Japanese people and Buddhism in particular.
Goma fire ritual
Olin Crnetery
View from our room
Entrance to the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden gem in the world. A game changer for my family. Must do the night cemetery walk! Recommend to do the trip after some of the chaos of the bigger cities as it was such a beautiful shift!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super services, tasty food, Goma fire excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitrios

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying in Eko-in is an experience not to be missed. Our room was amazing, in the annex building, which felt brand new. The night cemetery tour has been the highlight of our Japan trip and the morning prayer and fire ritual were also great. Food was amazing and plentiful although Japanese breakfast wasn't a hit for us. We bought some pastries from Family Mart to have as backup, which came in handy. Free parking is provided too. The monks were all very welcoming and spoke good English.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larysa, Reading

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is a pity that this holy place has become too commercial to stay spiritual. Meat and alcohol are served in the Buddhist monastery. Prayers are for money. Sad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aayushi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Syukubo Eko-in is highly recommended. The food here is excellent and staff is very friendly and helpful. The whole atmosphere is serene
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annabel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Koysan

Last minute idea to stay at a Temple while in Osaka, paid high price for a room for 4 people over 2000$ for 1 night vegetarian meals included. Overall it was a different, unique experience, no regrets.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Ekoin Temple was a highlight of our trip to Japan and we will be back! Thank you to all the wonderful people of Koyasan and our shukubo for their hospitality, kindness, and openness to welcoming visitors to this most special place. Our accommodations, the food, and temple grounds were truly wonderful. But most of all, I would like to express gratitude to Nori who we were fortunate enough to be paired with for the many offerings the as part of the stay. Thank you Nori for sharing your stories and educating us about Koyasan’s sacred history.

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Koyasan Eko-in Escape busy Tokyo or Osaka for this calming, welcoming and nurturing town of Koyasan. You’ll be warmly greeted regardless of what shops you enter or which temple you stay in. However, I must say that the team at Eko-in really goes above and beyond to make for an incredible experience from start to finish. They guide you step by step upon check-in and let you know what to expect along the way. Things not to be missed: -4:30 pm guided meditation -In-room massage therapy by monks -7pm cemetery walk (if it doesn’t rain, ours got cancelled due to weather) -7am morning prayer -7:30am fire ritual Cannot recommend highly enough!! 🏯🍜🎋📿
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Elijah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful for what it is. This is not a hotel stay. Food was amazing, as were the experiences that came with the stay. The only downside was there are no private washing facilities, if that is a deal-breaker for you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ekoin was such a beautiful and peaceful place to stay. Everything was available in English and the staff were amazing and helpful. Would absolutely recommend the night tour as well as all the other activities included with your stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

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

Unforgettable stay - wonderful

Amazing experience- worth the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing and 180 degree shift from Osaka. We really thought all the extra touches were so special. The monks were all gracious and thoughtful and wonderful hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carl

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The temple and the surrounding area are absolutely beautiful! Trying to check in though was a bit of a pain. It took me about 5 tries to finally get the person meeting me at the entrance to understand that I had a reservation and wasn’t just there to take a picture. He kept telling me to come back in the morning. I had to take the paper from his hand and point my name out for everything to get across. The rest of the stay went extremely well however.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise Charlotte

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Ekoin was the highlight of our two weeks in Japan. The room was beautiful and warm even though it snowed while we were there, the food was abundant and absolutely delicious on top of being a cultural experience, and participating in the morning service and fire ceremony was very special. We would absolutely recommend booking the Okunoin night tour as well, the monk who guided it was amazing and it was so different from going in the daytime.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The English speaking staff were so helpful and if they couldn’t speak in English they still tried hard to help. Very walkable and convenient. Fire ceremony was wonderful. Very welcoming place. I stayed 3 nights and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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