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Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

3.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan in Koyasan with free parking

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Garden
Restaurant
Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Lobby
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$709
8 June - 9 June

Explore the area

Map
456, Koyasan, Koya-cho, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0284
  • Kongobuji Temple
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Koyasan University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mount Koyasan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View

Superior Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View | Bathroom

Superior Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View

Highlights

Garden
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Futons

Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Futons

Standard Room With Private Bathroom-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Futons

Standard Japanese-Style Large Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Single Futons

Superior Garden View Japanese-Style Room 21 To 25 Sq M

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Japanese-Style Standard Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Single Futons

About the area

Koya

At Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Karukayado Temple and Kongosanmaiin Temple. Highlights at this ryokan include free in-room WiFi. .All 9 rooms feature flat-screen TVs, safes and hairdryers. Down duvets invite a comfortable night's sleep, and you'll find nice touches like slippers and free toiletries. .This ryokan has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a front desk safe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Near this 3-property class Koyasan ryokan, you'll find Mount Koyasan.

What's nearby

  • Muryokoin Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kongobuji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koyasan University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mount Koyasan - 7 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 25 min drive
  • Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪精進料理丸万 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪中央食堂さんぼう - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪一の橋観光センター - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪養花天 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

Adults-only ryokan in Koyasan with free parking
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin offers its guests a library and a front desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin offers 9 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Koyasan ryokan provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath. This service features separate men's and women's areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Languages

English, Japanese

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 13 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bath facility. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 13 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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 on-site public bathing facilities.

Property is also known as

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Inn
Syukubou Fudouin Inn
Syukubou Fudouin
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Koya
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Ryokan
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

As of 9 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin on 8 Jun 2025 start from NZ$709.20, 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.

Is parking available at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

Yep, Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin has a free self car park.

Is Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin family-friendly?

No, Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

No, Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

No, pets are not allowed.

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Guido

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent, but overpriced

Everything was excellent, people are very welcoming, nice and kind. The prayer in the morning is not to be missed. The food is vegan, and it is ok, but surely not the best in Japan. Overall, I think the whole experience is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite Fudoin being a temple, the accommodations were truly excellent. Both the staff and the monks were extremely pleasant and helpful. It struck a balance of being respectful to the space with luxury. We opted for a garden view room and weren't disappointed. For the small extra cost we got a private toilet and bath, the most space we've had in Japan, and an unbeatable view. We spent more time in the room than expected. The food was great and the dining room and dinner rooms were both beautiful and felt spacious. The 9p curfew was later than many neighboring locations meaning we had time to do the night tour in Okonuin, which was very special. The morning ceremony was also well balanced for westerners. It was in Japanese and English where appropriate and let the audience participate. Koya was lovely and not overcrowded (3rd week of April). Refreshing after coming through the tourist crush in Kyoto. Overall a great place to spend time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique one night only experience. The property is immaculate. The dinner was a wonderful tasting of many things I had never tried, all very good and filling. Breakfast was not as good. The hotel staff was very accommodating and kind. The morning prayer was peaceful and beautiful. The only complaint is the sleeping mats are paper thin and extremely uncomfortable, even after placing one on top of the other with all the blankets it was nearly unbearable. Neith my wife nor I got more than two hours of sleep. It's too bad, because we have slept in other Ryokan style places that were traditional but not painful. For this reason I would advise asking in advance for something better to sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience. Best toilets in Japan. Heaters were very effective. Smoking room has air purifier and heater. Traditional room was satisfactory. People were utterly kind. Public bath is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Our room was beautiful and the hotel is in a great area for walking aroind Koyasan. I used the onsen and had it to myself. Both the dinner and breakfast meals were amazing, as was partaking in the morning prayer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeeman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The temple is lovely and the area is rich with history. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and ample. The room was very comfortable for our party of six, with beautiful views, a private bath, and large sitting area. The beds are futons, so they may not be comfortable for those who have back/physical issues. The morning prayer service is a must. The monks and staff were wonderful. A memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tsuru

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

Visit to (modern) Koyasan

Stayed one night at this Shukubo. The place was beautiful - temple, garden, room, surrounding area. My husband is a Vegan, so he was very happy with the meal. However, I found it to be a little dissapointing. Shukubo evolved during the past 20 years, and now catered to foreign visitors. The meal was all vegan, but not the old fashioned Shoshin food, they were too modern and too catered to foregners. The morning service was also modified to suit foreigners. The place has lost its authenticity, along with much, much higher price. We will not be going back to Koyasan again. I liked the old Koyasan in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and serene! Just lovely! And the dinner was exceptional. Truly delicious! The morning services were a great way to start the day. We loved everything about our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hike to the Okunion Temple. Unfortunately for us it rained on one day so we did not take a hike that we wanted to, but we will need to come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very low key. I got up early in the morning and wanted a coffee. I went to the front desk and asked if they had coffee and a man directed me to a coffee making machine that was excellent. I wanted a second cup and needed change the man helped me out. Later I went to the morning service and come to find out the man helping was the reverend of the temple! Super nice! Morning service was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, delicious food, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse, New York

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here! Food is excellent, the room is comfortable, and I enjoyed attending the morning service. Koya-San was also a highlight of my two weeks in Japan and my stay at Fudou-in really enhanced that experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience! The food, the room, the morning meditation, it was all exquisite! Highly, highly, recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Louie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Room, service, food, all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience all around. Staff was pleasant and spoke English, and the room was very cozy. The food was phenomenal. I hope to return someday!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, everything was wonderful from the room, participation in the morning prayer to the dining experience and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jhoana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful experience!! The room and all of the facilities were exceptionally clean. Dinner and breakfast were delicious. The various flavors, textures, and colors were a real feast for the senses. The morning ceremony was very interesting and meaningful. It started the day off on a very serene note. Koyasan is a very peaceful, sacred, and beautiful place, and Koyasan Syukubou Fudou-in was the perfect place to stay. I will definitely return the next time I visit Japan.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Olesya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply elegant, personal and amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The monks on staff were attentive, helpful, and kind. The Temple was beautiful, the food excellent, the morning services a great opportunity to learn more about Buddhism, and the entirety of Koyasan a great local to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

WONDERFUL.

I cannot say enough great things about this experience. My husband and I generally stay in nice Western-style hotels while traveling, so we were a little wary about trying something different. But we loved every minute we spent here. Fudouin is ancient and traditional, with a few perfect modern/updated touches in the rooms that made it feel luxurious. The monks were kind and accommodating, the food was delicious (and so beautiful), and the morning ceremony is not to be missed. It's also a quick walk to the Okunoin cemetery, which is definitely worth a visit. Thank you to Fudouin for allowing visitors on your beautiful property, and for giving us an experience we'll be talking about forever -- or at least till our next trip back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alia

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

Zen Night in the Mountains

Such a relaxing evening. The dinner and breakfast are amazing, do NOT miss out. The room was so clean and the temple was beautiful. The onsen was relaxing. Takes a second to get up to Koyasan so plan accordingly. Loved the morning service as well. The monks were extremely welcoming and patient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020