Name: 高野山 宿坊 光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-
Address: 648-0211 Wakayama, Koyasan, Koyasan 493, Japan, Koyasan 493, Wakayama, 648-0211, Japan
Rating: 9.0

高野山宿坊光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Superb breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking

Wellness

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Free WiFi

Internet services

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin in Koyasan offers a ryokan experience with tatami floors, air-conditioning, and shared bathrooms. Guests enjoy amenities such as yukata, free WiFi, and free on-site private parking. Relaxing Facilities: The property features a garden and a hot tub, providing relaxation and leisure options. Additional facilities include luggage storage and a vegetarian breakfast, highly appreciated by guests. Convenient Location: Located 62 km from Kansai International Airport, the ryokan is near attractions like Kishi Station (39 km) and Matsushita Park (45 km). Guests appreciate the friendly staff and excellent service support.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Availability

Prices converted to USD

We have no availability here between Tue 4 Nov 2025 and Fri 7 Nov 2025

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Twin Room 3 futon beds
Small Twin Room 2 futon beds
Japanese-Style Room 4 futon beds

Limited supply in Koyasan for your dates: 4 ryokans like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gregor

Germany

“Very friendly staff. Everything was well managed: Rooms, dinner/breakfast. A modern Onsen. Meditation and morning ritual plus incineration ritual was a very nice experience. This is perhaps one of the smaller temples in Koyasan, but it's really...”

Judith

Spain

“Staying overnight in a temple at Koyasan was a unique experience - living a glimpse of the monks’ routine, joining ceremonies, and enjoying temple life for one night is truly a must for travelers in Japan. For us, one night felt more than...”

Christina

Norway

“Det place was lovely with frendly and helpful staff. The morning seremony was a beautiful experience. The food was good and they even provided an explanation of what we were served. we can highly recommend it.”

Kathryn

Australia

“The staff were wonderful and clearly explained the daily schedule and the available services on the property and in the room. I particularly liked the meditation session and Bhuddist ceremonies. The temple was easily accessed by bus.”

Rachel

United Kingdom

“This was a great experience, traditional futon beds, beautifully presented food. The monks looking after us were really friendly and helpful. It’s very peaceful, a short walk to the cemetery and other temples. The bathrooms were clean and baths...”

Carolyn

Australia

“The monks were very accommodating. They took care in ensuring you know what to do and when. The rooms are comfortable and Onsen lovely (and often not many people there, if any). The meditation and fire ritual experience was enriching.”

Jacob

Denmark

“A really nice shukubo experience - definitely recommend it. You get a sense of the daily life of the monks, and it is well located next to all the main sights in Koya. In the morning, you can participate in two rituals, and they are as depicted on...”

Steven

United Kingdom

“The hosts were lovely and very helpful and the meditation / morning ceremonies were a particular highlight. My room was larger than expected and very comfortable, with the accommodation well situated between the town centre and Okunoin cemetery.”

Andrew

United Kingdom

“Friendly staff who speak English to make communication easy. Breakfast and Dinner exceptional quality and variety. They have a schedule you can join in with for free such as meditation (7:30 pm), watch sutra reciting (7 am) and fire ritual (8 am)....”

Daniel

United Kingdom

“Amazing and incredibly respectful staff, who made us feel at home upon arrival. The facilities were a bit more basic that other Ryokans we checked, it was nevertheless very comfortable, clean and tidy. The experience of becoming part of the daily...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of 高野山宿坊光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

House rules

高野山宿坊光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin- takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 17:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 09:30

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 21:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 和歌山県指令高保第3087号