Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

Property class: 3
Koya ryokan with bar/lounge

Choose dates to view prices

At Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mount Koyasan. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (11)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
The current price is $481
$582 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking, Garden View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a bench, and a sliding door.

Suite, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 67 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Suite, Non Smoking, Garden View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and sliding doors.

Superior Suite, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Non Smoking, Garden View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and four wooden chairs with cushions.

Deluxe Suite, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, sliding doors, and a large window with shoji screens.

Standard Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, a cushion, sliding doors, and a view of greenery outside.

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, cushions, sliding doors, and a view of a garden.

Family Room, Non Smoking, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

Similar properties

A traditional Japanese-style building with a koi pond in front.
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin
Koya
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 298 reviews
The price is $943
$1,037 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
143 Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • Danjo Garan Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kongobuji Temple - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Koyasan University - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Muryokoin Temple - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive
  • Gokurakubashi station - 20 min drive
  • Shimoichiguchi Station - 38 min drive
  • Shionomiya Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪つくも - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪かすうどんの河内屋 - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪花菱 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin

  • At Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mount Koyasan. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free Japanese breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 8:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 6:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free Japanese breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–8:00 AM
  • Hosted evening meals daily for a surcharge
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Down comforter

Freshen up

  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Tatami (woven mat floors)
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Special features

Spa

Public bath/onsen services include an indoor public bath (no minerals). The ryokan bathing area is open from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Sojiin Inn Koya
Sojiin Inn
Sojiin Koya
Sojiin Koya
Sojiin Ryokan
Sojiin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Does Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in is available.

What is there to do at Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin and nearby?

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin has a garden.

What's the area around Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin like?

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin is a short 2-minute walk from Danjo Garan Temple and 3 minutes' walk from Kongobuji Temple.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Koyasan Shukubo Soujiin Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious and beautifully presented traditional Japanese meals that were a highlight of the stay. (21 reviews)
  • Breakfast was a highlight with delicious and unique traditional meals that were a wonderful cultural experience. (9 reviews)
AI Sparkle Icon
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Report

Popular mentions

Food
Service staff
Breakfast

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay that will have you feeling like you've traveled to ancient Japan. Both the accommodations and the meals were very special and unique
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The whole experience was one of the very best we had on our 3 week tour of Japan. The welcome was great, and the meals were delicious!!!
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Just know that the futons are only about 10cm deep so not super comfy if used to sleeping on a bed. Room was clean but the carpet on the hallway to the bathroom was really stained. The staff was super kind. Convenient to walk around the little town and the mausoleum.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very friendly they had amazing dinner, breakfast, and offered tea and such during check in. Let us play the instruments as well
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Extraordinary place!

Peaceful, super comfortable, and one of the best meals I’ve ever had!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Real japanese experience

The best experience we’ve had in Japan! Great staff really supportive. The temple is beautiful and the rooms amazing and comfortable. The dinner and breakfast are vegetarian/vegan but surprisingly delicious. Would definitely recommend and complement with a night tour to the Pkonoin cementery.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice staff who explain the culture and history of Koyasan really well! I recommend booking with breakfast and dinner included as the food is amazing and unique and you won't find it anywhere else in Japan!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay and an unforgettable experience in Koyasan. The staff was very friendly. The Buddhist dinner and breakfast were very delicious. The rooms are clean and quiet. The morning service in the temple was interesting and unforgettable. Thank you for the great experience.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing service, best vegan food I’ve ever had, very flavourful. Definitely a unique experience I’d recommend staying in a temple lodging like this at least once.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice facility inside a temple. Neck high quality Japanese food for dinner.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Dinning is more than expected
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place to stay in Kōyasan, the food is very good and the monks and staff are so kind and attentive. I recommend staying here for an authentic Buddhist temple experience. And don’t miss the morning prayer.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful traditional stay

This was a wonderful traditional ryokan temple stay. The food was excellent. The onsen was tranquil. The room was spacious and futons very comfortable. The english speaking gentleman (who worked w the temple) was knowledgeable, passionate and eager to answer questions.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Mixes comfort with Japanese style. The staff very caring and the morning ceremony fill Buddhist gratuito al morning chanting. The food looks like work of art, though the tasting is complex and, although we are vegetarian, it was something very different.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place with great food. Please remember not to miss the morning ceremony! :)
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The area around the property is so beautiful! I loved waking up in the morning & seeing the forest outside. My room was very clean and the front desk service very friendly. I really enjoyed the dinner & breakfast service (everything tasted amazing!~) and the morning meditation ceremony was memorable. Everyone at the temple are so kind and helpful.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Souji-in Shukubo in Koyasan was truly an experience beyond words. From the moment we drove our rental car into the mountains, we knew this place was something special. The drive itself was breathtaking, with incredible mountain views and forests covered in beautiful moss. It felt like entering another world. The temple stay was unforgettable. The traditional dinner was absolutely delicious and a wonderful cultural experience. In the evening, we joined the night tour of Okunoin Cemetery, and it was one of the most magical experiences of our entire trip to Japan. Walking through the ancient cedar trees, surrounded by thousands of lanterns, temples, and centuries of history, was something we will never forget. The next morning, we had the opportunity to meditate and watch the monks perform their morning prayers. It was peaceful, inspiring, and deeply moving. Breakfast was another wonderful traditional meal that completed the experience perfectly. To make our stay even more memorable, we had an unexpected flat tire when we returned to our rental car that morning. We were in the middle of the mountains, and it was a stressful situation. The staff at Souji-in immediately stepped in to help. They kindly let us use their phone to call roadside assistance, helped us communicate, and made sure we were taken care of. Their kindness, patience, and willingness to help saved us so much time and stress. We are incredibly grateful for their hospitality.This place is truly magical
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

First time staying in a Skukubo in Japan. The traditional Japanese ryokan style of the Sojin was great. Including tatami matts and sliding doors. The staff and monk service was very accomodating. They provided extra water when I asked for it, and made my bed while I was having dinner. Expecially the dining experience of the Buddhist monks cooking and serving their meals of Shojin Ryori. These were the best meals I have ever had!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

This property is a monastery and has traditional Japanese style rooms. The futons were quite comfortable. Our room had a toilet and sink, but no shower or bath. There is an Onsen, however we did not use it. The meals were very good. It was a great experience overall. They do have a 9pm curfew. Koya is very quiet at night. There is a Family Mart in town, close to the hotel.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Sojiin was truly the most wonderful experience. We stayed for two nights with our 10-year-old son, hoping to gain a deeper understanding of life in a Buddhist temple—and it exceeded our expectations. We attended the morning prayer ceremony at 6am, which was a peaceful and moving way to start the day. In the afternoons, we joined a meditation session led by Patrick, and also took part in his insightful evening walk around the main temple complex. Patrick was outstanding—warm, humorous, and thought-provoking. He encouraged us to reflect deeply on aspects of our own lives, and made the experience accessible and engaging for all ages. Our son enjoyed it so much he insisted on attending a second session. The Buddhist vegan cuisine was superb—beautifully prepared, nourishing, and surprisingly varied. Each meal felt like an extension of the temple’s peaceful philosophy. The entire sacred area of Koyasan is fascinating, rich in history and spiritual meaning. We left feeling inspired, reflective, and incredibly grateful for our time at Sojiin.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

So worth the effort to get to Koyasan to experience such a tranquil stay in beautiful surroundings. The staff make you feel special indeed and the dining experience is one to remember.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at Sojiin was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful and authentic, and the traditional dinner was absolutely delicious. This was one of the most memorable parts of our trip to Japan.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Such a special experience!! 10/10 would recommend to anybody
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay :)
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible experience to stay at a shrine and be served excellent vegan food and join in prayers and meditation the following mornjng