Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

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

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi
Bathroom
Property amenity
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is S$375
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Futons

Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Comfort Room, Non Smoking, Bathtub

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Futon

Junior Suite, Bathtub, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Futons

Luxury Suite, Private Bathroom, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds and 4 Single Futons

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

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About the area

Map
497 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 6480211

What's nearby

  • Muryokoin Temple - 11 min walk
  • Kongobuji Temple - 11 min walk
  • Koyasan University - 12 min walk
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 14 min walk
  • Mount Koyasan - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪精進料理丸万 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂さんぼう - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪一の橋観光センター - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪養花天 - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

Guest house near Kongobuji Temple
Located close to Karukayado Temple and Koyasan University, Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • An electric car charging station, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
  • A ballroom, a water dispenser and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers

Languages

English, Japanese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-authorise 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
Japanese futons are provided based on the number of adults in the reservation.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file

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 Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

As of 22 Feb,2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin on 1 Mar,2025 start from S$374.52, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin located?

Situated in the historical district, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Karukayado Temple, Kongobuji Temple and Koyasan University. Koyasan Reihokan Museum is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

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Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 247 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aayushi

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

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Really great experience, top notch accommodations, a highlight of our visit to Japan!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

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

6/10 Okay

Larysa

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

8/10 Good

Isabel

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

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.

8/10 Good

Elijah

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

Tuan

Excellent food and service! The ceremony and fire ritual in the morning were extremely interesting. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Koyasan is a wonderful place to stay a night. Not cheap but absolutely worth to spend the money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Temple stay
Fabulous staff/monks Very attentive. The meditation, morning prayers, fire cermony and meals were a highlight. Easy walking around sight seeing areas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Corey

What an incredible place to stay. A very attentive staff and the dinner and breakfast (Shojin ryori) in the room was exceptional. If you ever get a chance to travel to Koyasan, make sure you stay at this temple. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy

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

Anh Tuan

I wish we’d spent more time here and in Koyasan! The temple stay was so comfortable and experiential, with beautiful views everywhere we turned. It is also right on the main street, within easy walking distance to the main attractions such as the Okunoin Cemetery (in fact, the Cemetary night walk starts here). This is a special highlight among the many great things we’ve done in Japan!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Amazing
Great experience. Meditation, exceptional vegetarian food, morning prayer and goma fire ritual. Make sure to book the okunoin cemetery night tour, led by monks from the temple in English or Japanese. Koya-san is a magical place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise Charlotte

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

Febby

Wonderful experience and hospitality by the staff. The room was beautiful, mix of traditional and modern amenities. We booked a room that included private bathroom and it was probably one of the best and memorable stays we had in Japan. The food was fantastic and the staff were kind, patient and accommodating. They appeared to be used to foreigners and travelers, and able to navigate and meet everyone’s need.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thi

Great experience at Ekoin temple. The stay was very clean, food was amazing, learnings were great, and monks were very helpful. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Our stay with the monks was lovely. They were helpful and got us a last minute massage from a talented local massage therapist. We did the night cemetery tour, meditation and fire ritual. All were very inspiring and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Beautiful temple accommodation
Really lovely temple accommodation with friendly monks and an excellent vegetarian dinner. Just be warned in winter the complex is mostly not heated (heaters are provided in rooms, but they’re kerosene so you have to be careful) and toilets/sinks are shared. Bathing is onsen style which I liked a lot. Views from some of the rooms are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

giovanni

Everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carl

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