Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin Hotel

Historic temple lodging on sacred Mount Koya with a stone garden by Mirei Shigemori

Amenities & Temple Activities

Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin offers a stone garden created by famous landscape architect Mirei Shigemori, designated a Japanese government monument. Guests can reserve meditation, sutra copying, and tracing of Buddhist deities for an additional charge. The spacious public baths include a hot tub, open daily until 9:00 PM.

Room Accommodations

All rooms at Shukubo Yochiin are Japanese-style with tatami flooring and traditional futon bedding. Each room is equipped with a TV, fan, and heater, but bathrooms and toilets are shared with other guests. Some rooms, such as the Deluxe Family Room, offer garden views and private toilet facilities.

Dining Experience

Meals at Yochiin temple lodging feature delicately prepared homemade vegetarian dishes made from seasonal ingredients. Dinner and breakfast are served to guests who reserve a meal plan; typical offerings include shojin ryori with tofu, rice, soup, pickles, and vegetables. Convenience stores are located within a 3-minute walk for additional snacks.

Location & Nearby Attractions

高野山 宿坊 桜池院 -Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin- sits in the sacred Mount Koya area, a 3-minute walk from Danjogaran temple. The famous Kongobuji Temple is reachable in 10 minutes on foot, and Koyasan Reihokan Museum is nearby. The property also offers free private parking for guests arriving by car.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel provides on-site luggage storage and a designated smoking area. Facilities for disabled guests are available, and fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and safety deposit boxes are installed throughout. Check-in closes at 5:00 PM with a strict nightly curfew at 9:00 PM to maintain a peaceful environment.

• Stone Garden: Created by Mirei Shigemori, a national monument
• Temple Activities: Meditation, sutra copying, morning prayers at extra charge
• Room Style: Japanese-style tatami with shared bathrooms
• Dining: Homemade vegetarian shojin ryori meals
• Location: 3-min walk to Danjogaran, 10-min to Kongobuji
• Parking: Free private parking on site
• Curfew: 9:00 PM curfew for quiet atmosphere

Licence number: 和歌山県指令高保第1267号