Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

3.0 star property
Adults-only ryokan in Koya with free parking

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

Garden
Library
Garden
Restaurant
Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi
Located in the historical district, Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin offers a genuine temple stay. Relax in the indoor public bath, explore the Japanese garden, or browse the library. Free WiFi keeps you connected, and the staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 13 of 13 rooms

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Family Room with Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Japanese Style Large Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Superior Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View

Superior Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, bidet

Superior Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Bidet
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Futons

View all photos for Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Futons

Standard Japanese Style Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, down comforters, in-room safe, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Futons

Deluxe Japanese Style Room, Annex, Garden View

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room With Private Bathroom-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Japanese-Style Large Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5

Japanese-Style Standard Family Room With Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 5

Superior Japanese Style Room With Shared Bathroom, Annex, Garden View

  • Sleeps 5

About the neighborhood

Map
456, Koyasan, Koya-cho, Koya, Wakayama, 648-0284

What's nearby

  • Kongobuji Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koyasan University - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Muryokoin Temple - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Koyasan Daishi Kyokai - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mount Koyasan - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gokurakubashi station - 25 min drive
  • Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪和風らーめん みやま - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪中央食堂 さんぼう - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪花菱 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 丸万 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪精進料理 はちよう - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin

Ryokan near Mount Koyasan
An indoor public bath (no minerals), a Japanese garden, and a library are just a few of the amenities provided at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Property amenity

Sojiin

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 105 reviews
Sojiin

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Library

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In the mountains
  • Japanese garden

Spa

  • Public bath open from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Public indoor bath (no minerals)
  • Separate men/women areas in public bath

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Safe
  • Tatami (woven mat) flooring
  • Tokonoma (alcove)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 13 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 13 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 13 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities

Property is also known as

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Inn
Syukubou Fudouin Inn
Syukubou Fudouin
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Koya
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Ryokan
Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Ryokan Koya

Frequently asked questions

Is Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin located?

Situated in the historical district, this ryokan is within a 5-minute walk of Karukayado Temple, Kongosanmaiin Temple, and Nyonindo. Ichi-no-hashi and Anyoin Temple are also within 10 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Koyasan Syukubou Fudouin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Room, service, food, all excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, delicious food, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Filip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay. The food was excellent, everything was spotless, and the staff was exceptionally attentive. We especially enjoyed the morning ceremony, which made the experience memorable. On the downside, the stay felt quite expensive by any standard. Considering the price, it was disappointing that every step in the hallway could be heard, and that drinks other than tea were not included.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience, everything was wonderful from the room, participation in the morning prayer to the dining experience and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved staying here! Food is excellent, the room is comfortable, and I enjoyed attending the morning service. Koya-San was also a highlight of my two weeks in Japan and my stay at Fudou-in really enhanced that experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. The monks on staff were attentive, helpful, and kind. The Temple was beautiful, the food excellent, the morning services a great opportunity to learn more about Buddhism, and the entirety of Koyasan a great local to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderful experience all around. Staff was pleasant and spoke English, and the room was very cozy. The food was phenomenal. I hope to return someday!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful and serene! Just lovely! And the dinner was exceptional. Truly delicious! The morning services were a great way to start the day. We loved everything about our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Guido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent, but overpriced

Everything was excellent, people are very welcoming, nice and kind. The prayer in the morning is not to be missed. The food is vegan, and it is ok, but surely not the best in Japan. Overall, I think the whole experience is overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing experience! The food, the room, the morning meditation, it was all exquisite! Highly, highly, recommend.

8/10 Good

Olesya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

b

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
tranquility
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Una giornata rilassante a Koyasan

Ottima esperienza in questo tempio sul monte Koya. Un posto stupendo e rilassante. Buonissimi sia la cena che la colazione
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole Buddhist experience was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were so glad we made it to Koyasan during our Japan adventure. Our stay at the Fudouin was very nice, a very peaceful retreat from the hectic pace of the cities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite Fudoin being a temple, the accommodations were truly excellent. Both the staff and the monks were extremely pleasant and helpful. It struck a balance of being respectful to the space with luxury. We opted for a garden view room and weren't disappointed. For the small extra cost we got a private toilet and bath, the most space we've had in Japan, and an unbeatable view. We spent more time in the room than expected. The food was great and the dining room and dinner rooms were both beautiful and felt spacious. The 9p curfew was later than many neighboring locations meaning we had time to do the night tour in Okonuin, which was very special. The morning ceremony was also well balanced for westerners. It was in Japanese and English where appropriate and let the audience participate. Koya was lovely and not overcrowded (3rd week of April). Refreshing after coming through the tourist crush in Kyoto. Overall a great place to spend time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very unique one night only experience. The property is immaculate. The dinner was a wonderful tasting of many things I had never tried, all very good and filling. Breakfast was not as good. The hotel staff was very accommodating and kind. The morning prayer was peaceful and beautiful. The only complaint is the sleeping mats are paper thin and extremely uncomfortable, even after placing one on top of the other with all the blankets it was nearly unbearable. Neith my wife nor I got more than two hours of sleep. It's too bad, because we have slept in other Ryokan style places that were traditional but not painful. For this reason I would advise asking in advance for something better to sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superbe mais atmosphère peu immersive

Magnifique ryokan mais l’ambiance «  moine » manquait d’autres établissements on une atmosphère plus immersive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect experience. Best toilets in Japan. Heaters were very effective. Smoking room has air purifier and heater. Traditional room was satisfactory. People were utterly kind. Public bath is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience! Our room was beautiful and the hotel is in a great area for walking aroind Koyasan. I used the onsen and had it to myself. Both the dinner and breakfast meals were amazing, as was partaking in the morning prayer
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yeeman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The temple is lovely and the area is rich with history. Dinner and breakfast were delicious and ample. The room was very comfortable for our party of six, with beautiful views, a private bath, and large sitting area. The beds are futons, so they may not be comfortable for those who have back/physical issues. The morning prayer service is a must. The monks and staff were wonderful. A memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pier Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tutto perfetto, un’esperienza emozionante ed indimenticabile.. la cena vegana un trionfo per la vista e per il palato, la preghiera del mattino un’esperienza che colpisce il cuore! Per non parlare della gentilezza dei monaci. Lo consiglio fortemente e se potrò, tornerò!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tsuru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to (modern) Koyasan

Stayed one night at this Shukubo. The place was beautiful - temple, garden, room, surrounding area. My husband is a Vegan, so he was very happy with the meal. However, I found it to be a little dissapointing. Shukubo evolved during the past 20 years, and now catered to foreign visitors. The meal was all vegan, but not the old fashioned Shoshin food, they were too modern and too catered to foregners. The morning service was also modified to suit foreigners. The place has lost its authenticity, along with much, much higher price. We will not be going back to Koyasan again. I liked the old Koyasan in the past.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hike to the Okunion Temple. Unfortunately for us it rained on one day so we did not take a hike that we wanted to, but we will need to come back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.