Souji-in Temple

🛕In the heart of Koyasan, become a monk for a night at a thousand-year-old temple

Wakayama Koyasan · Koyasan Sojiin (Temple Lodging)

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A Thousand-Year Temple Founded by Kobo Daishi's Circle

• 🏯A Koyasan special head temple founded by Gyoe Sojibo in the Kyuan era of the late Heian period
• 🙏Its principal image is Amida Nyorai, set in the Honchuin valley just west of Kongobu-ji
• 🌸A distinguished temple that has long served as the family temple of clans such as Hosokawa and Date

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Dawn Service Echoing Through the Main Hall

• 🔔Join the daily morning service held in the main hall at dawn
• 🧘Guests may practice alongside the monks themselves
• 🕯️A chance to feel the quiet dawn air unique to Koyasan

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Shojin Cuisine, Carefully Prepared

• 🍱Temple shojin cuisine crafted from seasonal ingredients
• 🥢The signature sesame tofu (goma-dofu) is also available for purchase
• 🕠Dinner is served in stages from 5:30pm, in a dedicated dining hall

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A Sutra-Copying Experience for a Quiet Mind

• ✍️Copy scripture character by character in a sutra-copying experience
• 🧘A still, meditative practice alongside the morning service, unique to temple lodging
• 🤍A moment to steady the mind, away from the busy everyday

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A Garden Graced by a Thousand-Year Wisteria

• 🌿An old white wisteria in the front garden, sweetly fragrant when in bloom
• 🪟Garden views that shift with the seasons, from the rooms and grounds alike
• ♟️The special rooms 'Hojo no Ma' and 'Sakura no Ma' have hosted shogi Meijin title matches

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Serene Japanese Rooms and Special Suites

• 🛏️Three special rooms plus Japanese rooms in the new and main wings, with garden views from the new wing's 2nd floor
• 🛁Hinoki-wood baths in 'Hojo no Ma' and 'Sakura no Ma'; main-wing rooms use the large shared bath
• ♿The special room 'Nakashoin' is fully barrier-free, with beds and a private bath

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Central Koyasan, Convenient Access

• 📍143 Koyasan, within walking distance of Kongobu-ji and Danjo Garan
• 🚞From Kansai Airport Station, take Nankai lines via Hashimoto to Gokurakubashi, then the cable car to Koyasan Station
• 🚌Easy access from Koyasan Station by route bus 31 or 32

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Shojin Cuisine, Carefully Prepared

• 🍱Temple shojin cuisine crafted from seasonal ingredients
• 🥢The signature sesame tofu (goma-dofu) is also available for purchase
• 🕠Dinner is served in stages from 5:30pm, in a dedicated dining hall

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A Sutra-Copying Experience for a Quiet Mind

• ✍️Copy scripture character by character in a sutra-copying experience
• 🧘A still, meditative practice alongside the morning service, unique to temple lodging
• 🤍A moment to steady the mind, away from the busy everyday

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No onsen here, but a thousand-year-old temple's dawn service and shojin cuisine fill the night with something special — the deepest rest to be found on a Koyasan pilgrimage.

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* 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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From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Souji-in Temple?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Souji-in Temple located?

It is in Shirahama · Wakayama Ito-gun. Address: 143 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩846,366 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.