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슈쿠보 요치인
Koyasan Yochi-In
Shirahama · Wakayama onsen ryokan — A night's sleep on Koyasan, a thousand years old
★ 2.0TrustYou 93/100 · 444 reviews|Ito-gunFrom ₩835,026 / night (2 adults)
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ABOUT
About this ryokan
🏯A night's sleep on Koyasan, a thousand years old
Wakayama · Shukubo Yochi-in
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A Temple Lodging on World Heritage Koyasan
- ⛩️A shukubo temple lodging within a bekkaku honzan temple, set on Koyasan, the sacred site of Shingon Buddhism
- 🌏Located within the UNESCO World Heritage area of 'Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range'
- 🕰️A centuries-old temple offering guests a stay woven into the daily life of its monks
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Clean, Simple Tatami Rooms
- 🛏️Most rooms are tatami rooms overlooking a Japanese garden
- 🪟The top-tier 16-tatami suite comes with an engawa veranda and a private bath and toilet
- 📺Every room is equipped with a TV, Wi-Fi, yukata, and a safe
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Shojin Cuisine, Temple Vegetarian Fare
- 🍱Meat-free shojin cuisine is served in your room
- 🥢Enjoy a light vegetarian spread of seasonal vegetables, tofu, and koya-dofu (freeze-dried tofu)
- 🌿A clean, considered meal that embodies the Buddhist practice of avoiding harm to living things
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Shared Bathhouse
- ♨️Unwind from the day in the spacious shared bathhouse
- 🛁A bathing area with a generously sized tub
- 🧖Warms a body tired from pilgrimage and zazen meditation
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Morning Prayers and Sutra Copying
- 🙏Join the morning service (gongyo) held in the main hall
- ✍️Sutra copying (shakyo) can be arranged with advance reservation
- 🧘Settle your mind by following the rhythm of a monk's daily practice
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A Quiet Garden and Temple Grounds
- 🌸Take in a Japanese garden that shifts with the seasons, from your room and across the grounds
- 🍃A refined rock garden of stone and moss brings a sense of calm
- 📷Spend a quiet night wrapped in the temple's distinctive stillness
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Getting There and Practical Notes
- 🚡Reach the center of Koyasan by cable car and bus
- 🅿️Free parking is available, making it convenient by car as well
- 🧳Luggage can be left at the front desk before check-in or after check-out
Spend a special night at Shukubo Yochi-in, a temple lodging on Koyasan, with morning prayers, sutra copying, and shojin cuisine woven through your stay. A quiet, profound stretch of time awaits, living for a night inside the daily rhythm of monks at this World Heritage sacred site.
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Read the property's own description▾
Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, Yochi-in is simple minimalistic accommodation in a historic temple, offering meditation and prayer experiences. Vegetarian meals are served in the guestroom. Parking is provided for free.While staying at Yochi-in, guests can try transcribing sutra (Buddhism scriptures) with an advance reservation and extra fee. Guests are welcome to join the Morning Prayer in…Read more ↓
Located in the sacred Mount Koya area, Yochi-in is simple minimalistic accommodation in a historic temple, offering meditation and prayer experiences. Vegetarian meals are served in the guestroom. Parking is provided for free.While staying at Yochi-in, guests can try transcribing sutra (Buddhism scriptures) with an advance reservation and extra fee. Guests are welcome to join the Morning Prayer in the main temple, and leave their luggage at the front desk. The spacious public baths feature a hot tub.Most rooms at Yochi-in have the views of Japanese gardens and each room is fitted with tatami (woven-straw) flooring and traditional futon bedding. A TV, a fan and a heater are provided. Bathroom and toilet are shared with other guests. Guests with a meal plan can receive free amenities.It is a 5-minute walk from the famous Kongobuji Temple. Koyasan cable-car stop is a 10-minute drive away.Guests can enjoy delicately prepared homemade vegetarian meals featuring seasonal dishes.
* This description is the property's own text, in English.
* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.
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ROOMS
Available rooms
FACILITIES
Facilities & Services
- 주차장
- Front desk valuables safe
- 전 구역 금연
- Wheelchair accessible
- 인터넷
POLICY
Good to know
Children and extra beds Infant age: 0 Child age: 0-0
* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- What are the check-in and check-out times at 슈쿠보 요치인?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
- Where is 슈쿠보 요치인 located?
- It is in Shirahama · Wakayama Ito-gun. Address: 293 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama.
- How much does one night cost?
- Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩835,026 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.
- What is the cancellation and refund policy?
- Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.