Exterior view, Hongakuin in Koya
Japanese Style Room Main Building - Guestroom, Hongakuin in Koya
Hongakuin
Hongakuin
Facilities, Hongakuin in Koya
Facilities, Hongakuin in Koya
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4.6

Exceptional

32 reviews

32 reviews

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4.0

Excellent

Location rating score

Parking
Lowest price includes
Closest landmarks
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70 m
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130 m
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160 m
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220 m
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230 m

Hongakuin

618 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Koya, Koya, Japan, 648-0211 - View map
Highlights

Safety deposit boxes

Vending machine

Car park

Facilities

Bicycle rental

Car park

Safety deposit boxes

Vending machine

Shared acccessible toilet

Wheelchair

Japanese-style tea room

Wedding venue

Service4.4
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating4.0

Rooms available at Hongakuin

Room
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  • Room size: 17 m²
  • Garden
  • 4 futons
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Detached Japanese-style Room
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  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
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Room
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  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • 4 futons
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Japanese Style Room Main Building
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Garden
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Japanese-style Room (Hokusuikan Wing)
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  • Room size: 15 m²
  • Garden
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Room
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  • Room size: 17 m²
  • Garden
  • 4 futons
Please provide dates to see prices.
Overall rating:

4.6

Exceptional
32 reviews
Location
4.0
Room comfort and quality
4.7
Service
4.4
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More about Hongakuin

More about Hongakuin

Standing in the middle of a quiet forest, this temple lodging has 5 gardens. From the guestrooms, guests can gaze out at any of the gardens.

- This facility is a temple lodging.
*Temple lodgings were originally accommodation facilities for Buddhist priests and practitioners, but they now also accept regular tourists.
A Buddhist temple is also located on site, so both staff and priests will offer hospitality to guests.

- Guests that reserve a plan that includes meals at this temple lodging can enjoy Buddhist vegetarian cuisine.
*Buddhist vegetarian cuisine follows Buddhist precepts and is prepared with vegetables, beans, and other plant derived ingredients.

- When staying at this temple lodging, guests can experience the following.
- Sutra Transcription: Transcribe Buddhist sutras.

[Notes]
The above experiences are current as of Aug. 17, 2017.
Provision of the experiences may be cancelled or experiences may not be available depending on the day.
And depending on the type of experience, advance notice or a fee may be required, so for those interested in the experiences, please make sure to contact the temple lodging in advance for details.

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Amenities and facilities

Languages spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • Braille support in public spaces
  • Elevator for wheelchair
  • Gravel path at entrance
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails
  • Shared acccessible toilet
  • Sign-language support at reception
  • Slope at entrance
  • Wheelchair
  • Wheelchair accessible
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Go game
  • Mahjong
  • Shogi
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Vending machine
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Services and conveniences
  • Japanese-style tea room
  • Safety deposit boxes
  • Wedding venue
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor]
  • Car park [outdoor]
Available in all rooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Toothbrush
  • Towels
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot tap water bath

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    20 persons
  • Number of bathtubs
    1
  • Bath style
    Tile
Indoor public bath (Mixed)
  • Capacity
    15 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~22:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    1
  • Bath style
    Tile

Location

618 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Koya, Koya, Japan, 648-0211
Excellent
Location

4

Property policies

Others

    For anything that's not mentioned on this page, please directly ask the property.

    Some helpful facts

    Check-in/Check-out
    • Check-in from15:00
    • Check-out until10:00
    The property
    • Number of restaurants0
    • Opened in 1916
    • Most recent renovation1982

    Property announcements

    *Please make sure to check in by 17:00.
    If you will be arriving late, please notify the lodging.
    All of the guestrooms can only be locked from the inside. They cannot be locked from the outside.
    All guestrooms are non-smoking. To smoke, please use the smoking corner.
    Dinner starts from 17:00 and breakfast starts from 7:00.
    The venue for meals is generally the guestroom, but for groups of 4 or more guests, meals may be served in a separate room.

    Reviews of Hongakuin from verified guests

    4.6
    Exceptional
    Location4.0
    Room comfort and quality4.7
    Service4.4
    Access4.8
    High score for Koya
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    5.0
    Aofaine from New Zealand
    Solo traveler

    Exceptional”

    This was just idyllic! The room was beautiful, calming and comfortable. I loved the traditional aesthetic. They provided modern conveniences such as wifi, a tv, a boiler for hot water, tea and a tea pot. The bed was made for me whilst I was out of the room

    Reviewed October 08, 2019

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    5.0
    Frank from United States
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Koyasan is a bit out of the way but it was easy to get to and a beautiful town. The monks at Hongakuin were very accommodating and hospitable, they made us feel right at home. The temple itself had a wonderful woody smell to it. The rooms were traditional

    Reviewed July 21, 2019

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    4.9
    Craig from Australia
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    A wonderful place to stay in Koyasan. We were fortunate in that on the nights we were staying there were not too many guests so quiet stillness prevailed. We strongly recommend at least a 2 night stay, we would happily have stayed 3 ! Do morning prayers ev

    Reviewed June 17, 2019

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    5.0
    Lolo from France
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Tout était parfait.

    Reviewed May 06, 2019

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    2.5
    G.A..P. from Italy
    Solo traveler

    Acceptable”

    The toilet was smelling badly. There was no shower. Too expensive for very low treatment The common bath was too small.

    Reviewed May 04, 2019

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    4.4
    Roo from United Kingdom
    Group

    Excellent”

    Beautiful monastery, wonderful experience. I highly recommend the morning prayers.

    Reviewed April 22, 2019

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    5.0
    James from Australia
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    We visited Hongakuin in March 2019 and can highly recommend it. Staff were very friendly and explained everything in English. The food was incredible. Bathing is done in a communal bath with separate men's and women's bathing times - the bath itself was ve

    Reviewed March 23, 2019

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    5.0
    ram from United Kingdom
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    Very intimate experience at Hongakuin. Well placed in the area and very special morning prayers. Food was excellent and rooms and service were fantastic.

    Reviewed March 22, 2019

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    5.0
    BenPremack from United States
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Outstanding experience with the monks at Hongakuin, highly recommended on all counts.

    Reviewed July 04, 2018

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    4.0
    Robert from Thailand
    Group

    Very good”

    While I enjoyed the novelty of staying in a temple (not to mention the fake, vegan sashimi), the experience of Hongaku-in ultimately fell flat. This was first and foremost because of the attitude of the monk who checked us in. He scolded us for being "late

    Reviewed May 21, 2018

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    4.6
    Gwen from United Kingdom
    Solo traveler

    Exceptional”

    I had an incredible stay at the temple. Everyone was very friendly, open and helpful. The best part of my trip in Japan. A very unique experience and place. I love it!

    Reviewed January 21, 2018

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    4.4
    Beautiful from United States
    Couple

    Excellent”

    A beautiful Monastery! The garden view rooms are phenomenal. The food was some of the best we had in Japan! The service was good, not great. Waking up early for the morning service was well worth it.

    Reviewed September 27, 2017

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    5.0
    From from United States
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    We had a wonderful stay at Hongakuin temple .The monks were so sweet to us and made us feel very comfortable,they speak a little English. The accommodation was spotless and peaceful .The food even though vegan was delicious , filling and so beautifully

    Reviewed July 31, 2017

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    4.4
    AlexandreMaiffret from France
    Solo traveler

    Excellent”

    Beautiful temple, good service (they are accepted to cancel my 2nd day reservation, the second day morning without taxes...). However, hot springs are just normal (I think it's good if they can build new onsen). Important, when you choice your room, ask fo

    Reviewed May 31, 2017

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    5.0
    Matthew from Ireland
    Couple

    Exceptional”

    This beautiful little temple is perfectly located in the middle of the city. You can easily do every attractions around by foot. We had our dinner and breakfast served directly in our room (lovely Japanese style room) by the monks. The food was really goo

    Reviewed April 14, 2017

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    4.5
    tracy88 from Canada
    Couple

    Excellent”

    This was a beautiful place to stay and the room was spotless. The monk that helped us was very efficient and set up our rooms for dining and before bedtime. The food was delicious, but a bit more explanation on what we were eating would have been helpful.

    Reviewed September 19, 2016

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    5.0
    monklekun from United Kingdom
    Solo traveler

    Exceptional”

    Fantastic food and the staff were super.

    Reviewed May 03, 2016

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    4.7
    Marco from United Kingdom
    Group

    Exceptional”

    My wife and I visited Koya-san in April 2016 during our honeymoon and enjoyed our stay at Hongaku-in. Our room was nice, with tatami and traditional futon beds and the shared bathroom and toilets were clean, despite being a bit old. Hongaku-in is quiet, pe

    Reviewed April 11, 2016

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    4.9
    Janette from Australia
    Group

    Exceptional”

    My three older children stayed in a Japanese-style room using shared toilet and bathroom. The room was spacious and futons comfortable. Heating was good (it was snowing outside). The meals were great. English was spoken by the man who greeted us and showed

    Reviewed December 30, 2015

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    5.0
    Janette from Australia
    Group

    Exceptional”

    Our detached Japanese-style room was very spacious with a nice view over the garden. There was a big bath. Heating was good (it was snowing outside) and futons comfortable. The meals were great. English was spoken by the man who greeted us and showed us a

    Reviewed December 30, 2015

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