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Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji

2.5 star property
Ryokan near Mount Koyasan in Koya

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Property amenity
Kongou | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Property entrance
Tamamo A | Living area | Flat-screen TV
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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501 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0211
  • Place, Kongobuji Temple
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Koyasan University
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mount Koyasan
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Osaka (KIX-Kansai Intl.)
    ‪73 min drive‬

Room options

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Youryu | In-room dining

Youryu

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Kongou | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Kongou

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Shinonome | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Shinonome

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

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Tamamo A | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Tamamo A

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons

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Tamamo B | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Tamamo B

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

About the neighborhood

Koya

In historical district.At this ryokan, you'll be steps from Ichi-no-hashi and Kongosanmaiin Temple. Nyonindo and Karukayado Temple are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Koyasan University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mount Koyasan - 7 min drive - 2.5 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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 丸万 - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji

Ryokan near Mount Koyasan in Koya
Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji offers its guests a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a water dispenser. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Koya ryokan.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji offers 18 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with hydromassage showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a yukata (Japanese robe). These services feature separate men and women areas. The ryokan bathing area is open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

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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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 2 PM - 6 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
The entrance to the property closes between 9 PM and 5:40 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.
Guests booked in Half Board rates must check-in by 5 PM to receive dinner.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • 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 Syukubo Kumagaiji Inn
Syukubo Kumagaiji Inn
Syukubo Kumagaiji
Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji Koya
Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji Ryokan
Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

How close is Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji to the airport?

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji is 42.9 mi (86-min drive) away from the Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji on Nov 2, 2025 start from $429.49, excluding 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.

Does Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji.

Does Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji offer free breakfast?

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji?

No, there is no casino at this ryokan.

What time is check-in at Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji?

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

Is there free parking at Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji?

This ryokan offers free self parking.

Does Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji have a pool?

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji does not have a pool.

Does Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this ryokan.

How close is Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji to downtown Koya?

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji is 0.1 mi away from Koyasan.

Reviews

Koyasan Syukubo Kumagaiji Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sireesha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and peaceful. Enjoyed vegetarian meal.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

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

Magical news years eve stay in Koyasan

We got to stay here for the night of news years eve and enjoyed a vegetarian dinner. My husband cannot eat any wheat or gluten so the monks made sure he had a special vegetable dish with no soy sauce. The rooms were at first cold but with the heaters warmed up nicely. The hot baths were nice. We enjoyed walking the town and seeing the various shrines and temples and large cemetery too. The huge cypress trees were amazing. And the cemetery was lit at night too. We walked around in the evening and heard the huge bells rung 108 times for the new year. It was snowing and very magical. The town people have out free sake and hot tea to visitors for the New Year’s Eve ceremony. We awoke early and joined the monks for early prayers. We slept on futons (very comfortable) and the bathrooms were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Good location

Good location, great services, has all need. There is no private bathroom, all shared bathrooms, their no chairs all sitting on floor. Could do with a little low chair in room. I had to ask for goma fire as they are not doing them anymore. I think they should have them, lots of people wanted it. I book late, had double price it should be, over price. At normal price it is a good placed to stay and would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Baomin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to experience a night in a Buddhist temple and morning ceremonies. Public Bath and toilet are a bit hard to handle in the cold weather at night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

stefano

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don’t want to sound cliché but I can not recommend this place highly enough. Please go and please stay here. Every bit of it was wonderful, the dining experience, the garden, the onsens, the waterfall and the staff: exceptionally beautiful and enthusiastically helpful people.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Craig, Woodbury

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place needs a major update. It’s extremely dated. The whole point is to experience life with the monks but it’s pretty hard to take if you are used to western amenities. Also, the monks do their best, but several are lacking customer service skills, and they have a lot of rules to follow.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

One-of-a-kind experience

Had a wonderful stay and very interesting meals served by our hosts. The place is sparkling clean and the ambience is very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rober

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

Highly recommended!

This is a unique experience to live in a Buddhist temple for one day. Across the street you can find the beautiful Koyasan cemetery. Pure magic. The dinner and breakfast served was magnificent. We also enjoyed the spa at night. We are truly grateful for this experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Miami Fl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique experience to be in beautiful mountainous area living in a temple . The food is very different and fun to experiment with different vegetarian options we have never seen before. This is the only temple that does a powerful fire ceremony that was NOT to be missed! Loved this so much! Rooms are Japanese style- futons on the floor, but comfortable and clean. Highly recommend. Don’t miss touring the magical cemetery nearby !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

François

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic, very nice staff, good location near Okunoin cemetary. What we expected, and more.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very special experience. Exelent food, nice stuff, very cleen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing. They made us feel right at home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Rusty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Staff were so lovely and the property was just as i had expected beautiful Japanese style accomodation. i made great friends....,and i met beautiful person. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Meena, lonfon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Good location but not quite as advertised

Rooms were clean and pleasant but very cold. The whole monastery was very cold. The decor overall was not as advertised - looked a little run down. Vege dinner was good but needed more hot food. The prayers could have been explained more in English. They provided heaters for the room once requested but other guests did not get any.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carol

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

Great at Koyasan!

Koya sun was really neat. This place was pretty close to the bus line as well as the thousands of grave stones. They had a small public bath but shared bathroom and shared Western shower.. The burning of the sticks the following morning was really neat to see. They had a couple of training priests that spoke English which made it much easier to communicate. The vegetarian food was quite good... did not miss the meat as the variety of food was very filling. I would go back again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

MILLIE

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

Relaxe and enjoy the trip in Koyasan

Comfortable, great location and including both dinner and breakfast. Save my time to look for restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chuck, Lake Oswego, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing unforgettable experience. Consider the night cemetery walk!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing ,enjoyed all our stay.we joined the morning prayers.The food we were served was very enjoyable.a wonderful experiance thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was unique as it was in a temple. Our host Ai Ya was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017