Koyasan Travel Guide
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Sojiin
Staff was very friendly they had amazing dinner, breakfast, and offered tea and such during check in. Let us play the instruments as well
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Jokiin
Beautiful hotel, the monks attending are really nice, definitely go to the morning ceremony, it is worth it. This is near everything and very centric to all the landmarks nearby. The "beds" are pretty hard since its traditional, but its manageable for a night or two. Meals were really good, definitely ...
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin
Beautiful retreat in the mountains, we would visit again.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Tamayura no Sato
The nearest dining place is 30mins drive and there's nothing to eat in the hotel tho there's a restaurant in the hotel but it's not open. We have to clear our own trash. Staff do not speak english.bed is hard and pillow to thin and soft.
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
IZA GLAMPING Chihaya-Akasaka Village
Kanau
Dinner can be provided. We had pizza and pasta and both were excellent. Host is very nice and gave us a nice introduction. Highly recommend this property.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025
Popular places to visit
Mount Koyasan
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Koyasan during your travels in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Okunoin Temple
After visiting Okunoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this relaxing area.
Koyasan University
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Koyasan University during your trip to Koyasan. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Kongobuji Temple
You can find out about the history of Koyasan with a stop at Kongobuji Temple. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
Find out about the history of Koyasan with a stop at Koyasan Daishi Kyokai. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Muryokoin Temple
After visiting Muryokoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Koyasan. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
- Koyasan University
- Kongobuji Temple
- Kongosanmaiin Temple
- Tokugawa Mausoleum
- Jokiin
- Konpon Daito Pagoda
- Nyonindo
- Ichi-no-hashi
- Karukayado Temple
- Mount Koyasan
- Tenkawa Daibenzai Tensha
- Kansai Cycle Sports Center
- Tenkawamura Dorogawa Eco Museum
- Kinpusenji Temple
- Okunoin Temple
- Kuboso Memorial Museum of Arts
- Niutsuhime Shrine
- Mt. Hakkyogadake
- Tanize Suspension Bridge
- Mitarai Valley
- Okuyoshino Pumped Storage Power Station
- Danjo Garan Temple
- Misato Observatory
