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Jokiin

2.5 star property
Ryokan in the heart of Koya

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Experience Jokiin's serene oasis in the heart of the city. Soak up tranquility in the indoor public bath, stroll through the peaceful garden, or stay connected with WiFi. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $240
$264 total
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom, No View | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom, No View

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (2F) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (2F)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom | Living area | TV

Superior Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom, No View | Living area | TV

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom, No View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1F) | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Non Smoking, Shared Bathroom (1F)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Suite | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Suite

  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
365 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 648-0211

What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Danjo Garan Temple - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Koyasan University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Muryokoin Temple - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 87 min drive
  • Gokurakubashi station - 19 min drive
  • Shimoichiguchi Station - 38 min drive
  • Shionomiya Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪胡麻豆腐濱田屋 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪つくも - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Jokiin

Jokiin is a great choice for a stay in Koya. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 24 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Half Board is not included in the Half Board rate for children aged 0-5 years.
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Required at check-in

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

    • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Grab bar near toilet

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

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

Special features

Spa

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 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for private bath/onsen and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility

Policies

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.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities.

Also known as

Jokiin Inn Koya

Jokiin Inn

Jokiin Koya

Jokiin Koya

Jokiin Ryokan

Jokiin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Does Jokiin offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Jokiin 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 Jokiin?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Jokiin?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Jokiin?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Jokiin and nearby?

Jokiin has a garden.

What's the area around Jokiin like?

Jokiin is in the heart of Koya, a short 2-minute walk from Kongobuji Temple and 3 minutes' walk from Danjo Garan Temple.

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Reviews

Jokiin Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Food
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Temples
Breakfast

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very friendly!
Mengran, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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 don't skip them and take the chance to eat traditional monk meals.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff and beautiful gardens
Donna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing and magical stay

Absolutely wonderful stay. The food was amazing, the staff was so kind and helpful and the area around Koyasan was beautiful. It was one of our favorite places to visit.
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful retreat and perfectly positioned to enjoy the surrounding around of Koyasan.
Trinh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

cool place to stay. Staff was very supportive.
Moira, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing experience once in a life time we got the private room with garden view. Everything about the place is magical.
Tomy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly incredible. Amazing amenities, the food is great and close to all major sites. Highly recommend
Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic staff. Great food. Peaceful and tranquil. The public bath was super relaxing
Robert Arnaldo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A superb overnight stay in this lovely temple lodging. The food was fantastic, as was the care shown to us by the staff. A unique experience which we’ll treasure.
Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Had a good one night stay here. I was worried it wouldn’t be enough time to see everything i wanted too, but it turned out to be perfect. You can drop off your luggage before and after you check in which is really nice. Highlights for me were the public bath, and morning ceremony.
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Iris, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An enriching experience, one that I will never forget. The room was amazing, the setting was peaceful and the staff were lovely. I would recommend this temple stay to anyone who wants to reset and be at peace.
Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect!

My family had a truly amazing stay here. One of the best experiences of our trip through Japan. The temple and surrounding area is beautiful. The staff spoke excellent English and the vegetarian food was great. Get up for the morning prayers if you can.
Andrew, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Way overpriced for what it was. While the garden and the services were good, it’s not a working temple for monks. It’s more like an inn for tourists in a temple structure. The morning Buddhist service gave me the feeling that it was just catered for tourists. By all means check out Koyasan during the day but you would be better off staying outside the mountain for a fraction of the cost. There’s nothing extra zen about staying at this place.
Patricia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and nice staff. An unique experience. However, dinner food lost heat quickly. Also, would be better if there are more activities/experience in the morning ceremony, besides listening to the master.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This was one of THE best experiences I have ever had in all of my travels, including the two weeks in Japan. I struggled to decide which temple lodging to choose in Koyasan, and I am so glad I went with Joki-in. The check-in experience was wonderful, welcoming and helpful staff. They tour you through the entire property and help you adjust to temple life. Our room was bigger than every hotel we stayed in in Japan and a private bathroom (most the other temples do not have this) - sold!!! The garden, and bath, were so relaxing to enjoy. I actually had the bath to myself! The location is superb and the curfew is 10pm, which is great since most temples in Koyasan are 9pm! I found the food to be delicious and unique and sleeping on the floor extremely comfortable! I loved everything about this, just wish we could have done 2 nights here (but the price didn't allow for that!) If you aren't sure which temple to choose, choose this one!
Logan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Koyasan is a lovely place and a must-see in Japan. As can be expected from a temple lodging, accommodation is pricey compared to what you get in a hotel of the same price but this is fine for me. Food was great, staff was friendly. I personally would have appreciated in the description a mention that the Deluxe room doesn’t have a window (as this is very uncommon for European standards and with a price of >1400 Euro I didn’t expect it). One point of serious criticism: the large Italian travel groups used the public bath without showering first…no adherence to the rules even during the morning ceremony during which 15/25 participants took photos and filmed behind the master’s back. I wonder why they bother to attend if they don’t respect the rules and spoil the experience for everyone else attending. Even their tour guide filmed. Very awkward. Otherwise a great place to stay!
Christiane, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Unfortunately it was a very expensive accommodation. It looks like a ryokan but it is not. Yes it is a temple and it is an experience but the price was too much for a temple accomadation. The facility is very old, the halls are freezing, the food is not so nice. Check in starts at 15:00, check out is until 10:00. But if you attend the morning pray at 6:30, when you come back to the room, they will have already taken your futon beds and there is no more chance to sleep until check out. The dinner and breakfast is also cold. I wouldn’t stay in that place as 2 people for almost 400 €… They even do not have a fridge where we can put our cold drinks in the facility. There is also a curfew at 10 pm. You can not go out any more. Not recommended..
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a room with private bathroom but there was a japanese bath which was very nice. Very nice place and the monks were very nice and helpful. In the morning they had a ceremony with the guests which was also very interesting
Ahmad, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very tranquil atmosphere, the staff and monks were really accommodating and friendly, and the meals were delicious.
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very good and frendly stay
vitor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay. Ceremony in the morning also in English.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Shukubō (= Temple Lodging)!
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very attentive staff.
Lynn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The dinner and breakfast is definitely recommended! Unique, delicious and completes the experience
Kurt, 1-night trip