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Ekoin Temple

15 minutes by bus from Koyasan Station (2 minutes on foot after getting off at “Karukaya-mae Bus Stop” for Okunoin)

Shukubo Temple is close to other ancient Buddhist buildings such as Kongobu-ji Temple, which is a 10-minute walk. The Ichi-no-Hashi entrance to the ancient Okuno-In Temple is a 3-minute walk away.



  • Class: Superior Class
  • Address: 〒648-0211 497 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama-ken, Japan

Hotel Description

 Ekoin Temple is a temple on Koyasan Mountain with a 1200-year history, which dates back to Kobo Daishi Kukai, who built a five-story pagoda and enshrined Bishamonten and Fudo Myoo. 

Room Category

  • Compact Japanese-Style: 6 tatami mats, Garden view. These rooms are compact and relaxing. They are also ideal for a single person to stay.
  • General Japanese-Style: 8-12 tatami mats, Garden view. You can spend your time in this relaxing Japanese-style room. There are no en suite bathrooms or toilets, but you can use the large bathing area and the shared bathroom and washroom spaces in the lodging.
  • Superior Japanese-Style: 16.53 sqm, 10 tatami mats, Garden view. In the veranda area, you can enjoy the view of the garden. The walls of the bathroom are covered in Japanese cypress, and the large bathtub will help you relax after a long day. 
  • “Ruri” Superior Japanese-Western: 40 sqm, Twin sized bed, Garden view. That blends the elegance of Japanese tradition with the comfort of Western design in its bedroom.
  • Deluxe: 50 sqm, Twin sized bed, Panoramic view. From the room, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of the town. Equipped with a bath and toilet, this room provides a comfortable stay for all our guests.
  • Junior Suite: 80 sqm, Twin sized bed, Garden view. A traditional Japanese-style room and bedroom, complete with a veranda, providing a serene landscape. 
  • Luxury Suite: 100 sqm, Twin sized bed, Garden view. Spacious bedroom, private semi-open-air bath and garden.

 

Room amenities:

  • Free Internet connection
  • Large LCD TV
  • Washlet toilet, Shampoo and conditioner, Razor, Body wash, Yukata, Toothbrush set, Bath towels, Face towels, Skin care set, Hair dryer, Refrigerator, Kettle, Tea & Coffee maker, Floor heating, Telephone.

 

Dining

  • Shojin ryori: Offer Buddhist cuisine, Based on cooking methods that continue to this day: Goho (raw, boiled, baked, fried, and steamed); Gomi (soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar, and spicy hot); and Goshoku (red, blue, black, yellow, and white). At the lodging, we offer “furimai ryori,” a banquet food served after the monks’ ceremonies. No meat, fish, or other fish or raw meat odors are used, so it can also be enjoyed by vegetarians and vegans.

Facilities & Services

  • In room dining 
  • Business & Wedding facilities 
  • Business Center
  • Dojo 
  • Public Bath 
  • Relaxation space
  • Religious services
  • Memorial service
  • Goma prayer 
  • Meditation method
  • Sutra copying
  • Okunoin Night Tour 

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