Best hotels in Mount Koya (Koyasan)

A shukubo — temple lodging — on the sacred mountain of Koya-san, where monks have slept for over a thousand years and guests are very much welcome to do the same. Fudo-in dates to 906 and is dedicated to Fudo Myoo, the fierce, flame-backed deity of spiritual protection. Conveniently positioned in the southern part of Koya-san's central Yamauchi district, it's a brilliant base for exploring the mountain's cedar-shrouded temples and graveyards. A Japanese garden, birdsong, and the option to try sutra copying round out an experience that's as far from a hotel as Japan gets.

Experience the history and traditions of Koyasan, and enjoy a special time of peace through the unique experiences and hospitality of Koyasan’s temple lodging. In addition to participating in morning religious services and Goma prayers, they also provide various experiences that only a temple lodging can offer, such as ajikan meditation and sutra copying