高野山宿坊大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin-

3.6

This Ryokan has an overall rating of 3.6/10, based on 3 reviews.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
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🥉 3rd	Kumano-bettei Nakanoshima	9.3/10	391
4th	Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin	9.3/10	187
5th	高野山宿坊恵光院 -Koyasan Syukubo Ekoin Temple-	9.2/10	2,438
6th	高野山宿坊光明院 -Koyasan Shukubo Komyoin-	9.2/10	260
7th	Koyasan Shukubo Saizenin	9.1/10	871
8th	清浄心院 -Shojo Shin-in-	9.1/10	760
9th	Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin	9.1/10	745
10th	高野山宿坊三宝院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sanboin-	9.2/10	66
11th	Kachōfūgetsu, source Nagomi no Yu à Nanki Shirahama	9.5/10	22
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13th	Hotel Sanrakuso	9.0/10	1,024
14th	KAMENOI HOTEL Kii-Tanabe	9.0/10	414
15th	高野山宿坊総持院 -Koyasan Shukubo Sojiin-	9.0/10	109
16th	Ryujin Onsen Marui Ryokan	9.1/10	45
17th	Katsuragi Onsen Happuu No Yu	9.1/10	42
18th	Koyasan Sanadabo Rengejoin	8.9/10	1,617
19th	Koyasan Shukubo Jokiin	8.9/10	547
20th	Shirahama no Yado Daigo	8.9/10	473
21st	Hotel Tenzankaku Kaiyutei	8.9/10	265
22nd	TAOYA Nachikatsuura	8.9/10	229
23rd	Natural Hot Spring Inn Choseian – 長生庵 –	9.4/10	13
24th	Bijintei	8.9/10	85
25th	Shiraraso Grand Hotel	8.8/10	2,112
26th	高野山宿坊宝城院 -Koyasan Shukubo Hojoin-	8.8/10	851
27th	Hamachidorinoyu Kaisyu	8.8/10	559
28th	XYZ Private Spa and Seaside Resort	8.8/10	497
29th	Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri	8.8/10	161
30th	Manseiro	8.8/10	98
31st	Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri	8.7/10	41
32nd	KAMENOI HOTEL Nachi Katsuura Kumano Kodo	8.6/10	1,404
33rd	Oyado et table Momo	9.3/10	3
34th	高野山宿坊普門院 -Koyasan Shukubo Fumonin-	8.6/10	376
35th	Yanagiya	8.6/10	189
36th	Sunrise Katsuura	8.5/10	741
37th	Musashi	8.5/10	720
38th	Koyasan Gokuraku Stay	8.5/10	26
39th	高野山宿坊大円院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daienin-	8.4/10	256
40th	Wan Wan Paradise Premier Nanki Shirahama	8.4/10	364
41st	HOTEL SHIRAHAMAKAN	8.4/10	1,102
42nd	Wakatake	8.3/10	54
43rd	TAOYA Shirahama Senjyo	8.3/10	121
44th	Miyoshiya Ryokan	7.2/10	3
45th	金剛三昧院 -Kongo Sanmaiin-	8.3/10	422
46th	Kiimiso, refuge secret de Sanada Masayuki et Yukimura	8.2/10	36
47th	Wakayama Kada Onsen Kada Kaigetsu (ex. Azumaya Seaside Hotel)	8.3/10	2,068
48th	高野山宿坊増福院 -Koyasan Shukubo Zofukuin-	8.2/10	57
49th	Hotel Nagisaya	8.2/10	163
50th	Shirahama Onsen Kisyu Hanto	8.1/10	490
51st	Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu	8.0/10	136
52nd	Minshuku Katsuya	7.9/10	290
53rd	Shinwaka Lodge	7.8/10	109
54th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shirahama Saichoraku	7.8/10	121
55th	高野山宿坊大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- Current ryokan	3.6/10	3
56th	Onsenminshuku Kosakaya	7.7/10	473
57th	Kurhouse Shirahama	7.3/10	39
58th	Futagojimasou	7.5/10	312
59th	Kuroshio Sō	4.0/10	26

Check-in from 3:00 PM

Temple District Mountain Setting Garden Setting Old Town Indoor Bath Hot Spring Bath

Location

648-0211 Wakayama, Koyasan, Koyasan 482, Japan

Staff 4,0/10

Facilities 3,5/10

Cleanliness 3,0/10

Comfort 3,5/10

Value for money 3,5/10

Location 4,0/10

Verified Koyasan AddressConfirmed at Koyasan 482, matching the temple lodging in central sacred Koyasan.

Authentic Shukubo StayTemple-run lodging offers a distinctly traditional Koyasan overnight experience.

Shojin CuisineVegetarian Buddhist meals are a recurring highlight for guests seeking local tradition.

Koyamaki BathLarge bath uses fragrant Koyamaki wood, a memorable feature noted by guests.

Garden-Facing AtmosphereGarden views and carefully kept grounds add calm, contemplative character.

Morning Prayer ExperienceGuests can experience the temple's solemn morning service during their stay.

Recommended stay1-2 nightsKoyasan is the main stay-length driver here: one night covers temple lodging, vegetarian dinner, bath, morning prayer, and core walks; two nights work if you want slower cemetery, temple, and forest time without rushing onward transport.

Trip-planning verdict: Best used as a 1-night Koyasan temple stay or a calm 2-night cultural stop, not as a long regional base.

Know before booking

Not an onsen ryokanIt has a shared bath in temple lodging style, but this is not a luxury hot-spring retreat experience.

Shared-facility setupRooms are traditional and simple, with shared bathroom use reported on booking listings; privacy is limited versus full ryokan hotels.

Limited long-stay rangeKoyasan has meaningful sights, but most travelers will run out of nearby variety after two nights unless hiking or deep temple culture is the goal.

Seasonal closure riskTown tourism materials list a winter closure period, so check operating dates carefully before building fixed transport plans.

Dining Room (on-site)

on-site

Temple dining room serving Buddhist vegetarian meals for guests.

Hanabishi (nearby)

nearbyabout 10 min walk

Long-running Koyasan restaurant known for refined shojin cuisine.

Sanbo (nearby)

nearbyabout 15 min walk

Popular central Koyasan eatery with casual shojin-style meals.

Distances are approximate and calculated from the ryokan coordinates. Travel times may vary depending on route, traffic and schedules.

Useful access points Stations, stops, airports and practical travel advice.

Best way to arrive For most travelers, arrive via Nankai to Gokurakubashi and the cable car to Koyasan Station, then continue by local bus to the central Koyasan area or take a short taxi with luggage. Kansai International Airport is usually the most practical airport for international arrivals, while Itami is useful for domestic flights.

Koyasan Stationstation
2.3 kmabout 30 min walkabout 10–15 min by taxiabout 15–25 min by local bus, depending on stop and route
Main arrival point on the mountain after the cable car; best overall transfer point for most visitors heading to the ryokan.
Gokurakubashi Stationstation
2.7 kmabout 35 min walkabout 6–11 min by taxiusually reached by rail before changing to the cable car for Koyasan
Key rail interchange below the mountain; useful to understand because most train arrivals to Koyasan pass through here before the cable car transfer.
Senjuinbashi Bus Stopbus
450 mabout 5–10 min on foot, depending on exact route and luggageabout 2–5 min by taxione of the practical in-town bus alighting points from Koyasan Station
A very useful central Koyasan bus stop for temple stays; often one of the better stops if you want a shorter final walk than from the station.
Nakanohashi Bus Stopbus
700 mabout 10–20 min on foot, depending on routeabout 5 min by taxireachable by local bus across the Koyasan temple area
Can be practical if you are also visiting the Okunoin side of Koyasan, but it is not always the simplest first stop with heavy luggage.
Kongobuji-mae Bus Stopbus
760 mabout 10–15 min on footabout 3–5 min by taxireachable by local bus from Koyasan Station
Useful if you plan to sightsee around central Koyasan on arrival, though the final walk to the ryokan may be a little longer with bags.
Kansai International Airportairport
41 kmbest checked locally; road transfer is longcommonly several hours via Nankai rail connections and the Koyasan route
Usually the most practical airport for international visitors because it connects well into the Nankai railway network used for Koyasan access.
Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport)airport
65 kmbest checked locally; direct road access is usually not idealcommonly several hours with bus or rail transfer into Osaka, then onward via Nankai toward Koyasan
A reasonable domestic-flight option, especially from other parts of Japan, but it usually requires an extra transfer into Osaka before continuing to Koyasan.

5 reasons to choose this ryokan best points

Excellent access to OkunoinThe temple is about a 2-minute walk from the Okunoin approach entrance, which makes early or evening visits much easier than from many other Koyasan stays.
Authentic temple atmosphereDaimyououin is a real shukubo temple rather than a standard inn, giving the stay a more spiritual and distinctly Koyasan feel.
Memorable Koyamaki bathIts bath is made with Koyamaki wood, a local material known for its smooth feel and gentle aroma, which adds a strong sense of place to the stay.
Shojin meals with garden viewsThe vegetarian Buddhist cuisine is presented as a full meal and is meant to be enjoyed while looking onto the garden, making dinner part of the experience rather than just a necessity.
Pleasant traditional interiorsSome rooms use Koyasan woods generously, and the property highlights rooms with cedar sliding doors and views over a Japanese garden, which suits travelers wanting classic temple aesthetics.

5 reasons not to choose this ryokan watch-outs

Not for full hotel comfortThis is a temple lodging, so the experience is more traditional and simple than a modern hotel, which may feel limiting if you expect upscale convenience.
Facilities may feel shared and old-schoolThe appeal here is heritage and atmosphere, not contemporary design, so travelers wanting sleek rooms and more private facilities may be disappointed.
Limited fit for non-vegetarian eatersMeals are centered on shojin ryori, so guests who strongly prefer meat- or fish-based dining may find the food experience restrictive.
Quiet location can feel tucked awayBeing set slightly back near Karukayado helps with calm, but it may feel less convenient if you prefer to be right on a busier main stretch with more immediate activity around you.
Less ideal for experience-heavy staysIf you specifically want a shukubo known for a wider menu of guest-facing activities, this property appears to lean more toward peaceful lodging, meals, prayer, and atmosphere.

Current position: 55th out of 59 ryokans in Wakayama.

Rank	Ryokan	Rating	Reviews
50th	Shirahama Onsen Kisyu Hanto	8.1/10	490
51st	Hana Irodori no Yado Kayuu	8.0/10	136
52nd	Minshuku Katsuya	7.9/10	290
53rd	Shinwaka Lodge	7.8/10	109
54th	Ooedo Onsen Monogatari Premium Shirahama Saichoraku	7.8/10	121
55th	高野山宿坊大明王院 -Koyasan Shukubo Daimyououin- Current ryokan	3.6/10	3
56th	Onsenminshuku Kosakaya	7.7/10	473
57th	Kurhouse Shirahama	7.3/10	39
58th	Futagojimasou	7.5/10	312
59th	Kuroshio Sō	4.0/10	26