Koyasan Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Torodo Hall, the Hall of Lanterns, in Okunoin, Wakayama, Japan
Torodo Hall, the Hall of Lanterns, in Okunoin, Wakayama, Japan
Path through Koyasan Okunoin cemetery, Wakayama, Japan
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Takamuroin in Mount Kōya, Wakayama prefecture, Japan.
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Sojiin

Sojiin

3 out of 5
143 Koyasan Koya Wakayama-ken
The price is ฿5,912 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿5,912
฿7,154 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
Stay at this ryokan in Koya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Jokiin are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
Incredible experience to stay at a shrine and be served excellent vegan food and join in prayers and meditation the following mornjng

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Sojiin
Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin

3 out of 5
497 Koyasan Koya Wakayama-ken
The price is ฿11,327 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿11,327
฿12,460 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
Stay at this guesthouse in Koya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
Wonderful room. Dinner was a work of art!

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin
Kongo Sanmaiin

Kongo Sanmaiin

2.5 out of 5
425, Koyasan, Ito Koya Wakayama
The price is ฿5,262 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿5,262
฿5,788 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this ryokan in Koya. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Kongobuji Temple are located nearby.
Kongo Sanmaiin
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Tamayura no Sato

Tamayura no Sato

3 out of 5
Hasemiya 705, Kaiso-gun Kimino Wakayama
Stay at this cottage in Kimino. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Kyoryu Land are located nearby.
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
The nearest dining place is 30mins drive and there's nothing to eat in the hotel tho there's a restaurant in the hotel but it's not open. We have to clear our own trash. Staff do not speak english.bed is hard and pillow to thin and soft.

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Tamayura no Sato
Kanau

Kanau

2.5 out of 5
1 Anou, Nishiyoshinocho Gojo Nara Prefecture
Stay at this golf holiday home in Gojo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hirohashibairin and Oto Cosmic Park, Hoshinokuni ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Dinner can be provided. We had pizza and pasta and both were excellent. Host is very nice and gave us a nice introduction. Highly recommend this property.

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2025

Kanau
IZA GLAMPING Chihaya-Akasaka Village

IZA GLAMPING Chihaya-Akasaka Village

2 out of 5
255-5, Higashisaka Chihayaakasaka-mura Osaka
Stay at this villa in Chihayaakasaka-mura. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and private hot tubs. Popular attractions Kanshinji and Takidanifudouson are located nearby.
IZA GLAMPING Chihaya-Akasaka Village
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Popular places to visit

Buddhist ancient religious place hidden in the secret scary forest dur

Mount Koyasan

5/5(5 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Koyasan during your travels in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Mount Koyasan
Walking through Japan's largest cemetery, Okunoin, in Koyasan is both beautiful and eerie. Recommend going both in daylight and at night. #lifeatexpedia

Okunoin Temple

5/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Okunoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Koya. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Okunoin Temple

Koyasan University

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Koyasan University during your trip to Koyasan. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Koyasan University

Kongobuji Temple

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Koyasan with a stop at Kongobuji Temple. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kongobuji Temple

Koyasan Daishi Kyokai

Find out about the history of Koyasan with a stop at Koyasan Daishi Kyokai. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Koyasan Daishi Kyokai

Muryokoin Temple

After visiting Muryokoin Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Koyasan. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Muryokoin Temple

Things to do

Learning how to purify yourself.

Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour

฿8,123
per adult
Koyasan Full-Day Private Tour
Mt. Koya Sacred Half-Day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Mt. Koya Sacred 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

฿6,701
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Koya Sacred 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide

฿9,545
per adult
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Koyasan: Must-See Okuno-in Cemetery 2-Hour Guided Tour

Koyasan: Must-See Okuno-in Cemetery 2-Hour Guided Tour

฿5,077
per adult
Koyasan: Must-See Okuno-in Cemetery 2-Hour Guided Tour
Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle

฿28,012
per traveller
Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
Entrance to Oku-no-in

Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Mount Koya

฿14,441
per adult
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Mount Koya
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Cities near Koyasan

Mausoleums of Matsudaira Hide at Mt. Koya in Wakayama, Japan

Koya