Ichijoin

606 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ina-gun, Koya, Koya, Japan, 648-0211

Highlights

Car park

Facilities

Free parking

Large indoor bath

English

Japanese

Wheelchair accessible

Handrails in stairs and hallways

Service 4.8
Room comfort and quality 4.7
Access 4.7
Location 4.6

Based on 74 verified reviews

Service

4.8

Room comfort and qua...

4.7

Access

4.7

Location

4.6

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4.6Review score

Location rating score

Parking
Lowest price includes
Closest landmarks
Ichijo-in Temple
20 m
Honno-in Temple
70 m
Muryoko-in Temple
100 m
Kobori Nangakudo
150 m
Kongobuji
150 m

Important information

Service4.8
Check-in from15:00
Check-out until10:00
Location rating4.6

Rooms available at Ichijoin

Detached Special Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 31 m²
  • Garden
  • 4 futons
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Room
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  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 futons
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Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • 2 futons
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Room (Matsu Type)
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shower and bathtub
  • 2 futons
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Room
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  • Garden
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 futons
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Special Japanese/Western-style Room (Main Building)
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  • Room size: 22 m²
  • Garden
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Special Japanese/Western-style Room (Main Building)
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  • Room size: 22 m²
  • Garden
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Detached Special Japanese-style Room
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  • Room size: 31 m²
  • Garden
  • 4 futons
Please provide dates to see prices.
Special Japanese/Western-style Room (Ran Type, Main Building)
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  • Room size: 40 m²
  • Non-smoking
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Special Japanese/Western-style Room (Take Type, Main Building)
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  • Room size: 41 m²
  • Non-smoking
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More about Ichijoin

More about Ichijoin

This inn is located in the center of Mt. Koya and convenient for visiting the nearby temple. Its shojin-ryori, or Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, is cordially prepared with seasonal ingredients and is very popular with guests. The inn's Japanese garden and pond create a tranquil atmosphere where Nishikigoi carp are always swimming. The latest check-in available at Ichijo-in is 17:00. Guests who are delayed and will not arrive by 17:00 are asked to contact the hotel by 16:00 on the day of their reservation.

- 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.
- Buddhist Image Tracing: Copy Buddhist images.
- Religious Service: Observe a ritual where a Buddhist priest chants sutras, etc. (*Every morning from 6:30.)

[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 unavailable
  • Elevator for wheelchair unavailable
  • Gravel path at entrance unavailable
  • Handrails in stairs and hallways
  • In-room emergency alarm unavailable
  • In-room emergency alarm for hearing impaired unavailable
  • In-room toilet and bathtub with handrails unavailable
  • Shared acccessible toilet unavailable
  • Sign-language support at reception unavailable
  • Slope at entrance unavailable
  • Wheelchair unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
Swimming & soaking
  • Large indoor bath
Getting around
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Car park [indoor] unavailable
  • Car park [outdoor]
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning (free)
  • Bath towel
  • Heating (free)
  • Non-smoking
  • Refrigerator
  • Safety box (free)
  • Toilet with bidet
  • Toothbrush
  • TV with free channels
  • Yukata (Japanese pajamas)

Hot spring Information

Hot water type
  • Hot tap water bath

Hot spring on site

Indoor public bath (Male only)
  • Capacity
    10 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~20:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0
Indoor public bath (Female only)
  • Capacity
    14 persons
  • Opening hours
    16:00~20:00
  • Number of bathtubs
    0

Location

606 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ina-gun, Koya, Koya, Japan, 648-0211

Exceptional4.6

Location

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
    • Opened in 1965
    • Number of floors2
    • Number of rooms 11
    • Most recent renovation2023
    • Number of restaurants0

    Property announcements

    For those that would like to smoke, please contact the facility.

    Check-in is at 17:00. We are unable to accept reservations from guests who are unable to check-in by 17:00 on the day.
    Regarding Meals: "Please inform the hotel of the details in regards toany food allergies as we will do our very best to accommodate.
    **Please inform the hotel in advance. There may be cases in which changes to meals cannot be made for same day requests."

    Notices about accommodation:
    - Accommodation for large groups is not available
    - Please understand that this hotel cannot be entered or exited after 21:00.
    - Beer, sake, and other alcoholic drinks can be served with meals.
    - Note that in winter the temperature in areas other than the guestrooms is quite cold.
    - Baths cannot be used in the morning.
    - An English-speaking monk may be present on some days.

    Reviews of Ichijoin from verified guests

    4.8
    • Service score 4.8 out of 5 and is a high score in Koya
      Service4.8
    • Room comfort and quality score 4.7 out of 5 and is a high score in Koya
      Room comfort and quality4.7
    • Access score 4.7 out of 5 and is a high score in Koya
      Access4.7
    • Location score 4.6 out of 5 and is a high score in Koya
      Location4.6
    High score for Koya

    Reviews are provided by verified guests of JAPANiCAN.com and Rurubu Travel, both trusted brands from JTB Corp.

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    1. 4.9

      Kerze from Canada
      Couple

      “Exceptional”

      We stayed at Ichijoin in Koyasan after visiting Okunoin cemetery, the experience is absolutely incredible. A Buddhist temple offering a 5 stars vegetarian meal. This visit is definitely the prime time of our Japan trip. I recommend to all Japan visitors to

      Reviewed October 17, 2019
    2. 5.0

      christina from United States
      Couple

      “Exceptional”

      Lovely stay at Ichijoin. Easy check in and check out process. Service and staff were exceptional, and the facilities were very clean and welcoming. The food was fabulous and we could not have expected better! The temple grounds are situated in a spacious a

      Reviewed October 15, 2019
    3. 5.0

      Aure from France
      Couple

      “Exceptional”

      It was a great experience to stay at Ichijoin temple. The temple is peaceful and beautiful. The personal was kind and helpful. Dinner and breakfast were prepared with a lot of attention to details and was wonderful. We were happy to be welcomed to the morn

      Reviewed October 14, 2019
    4. 4.9

      damien from France
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      Great traditional Japanese experience. Amazing place, beautiful room and amazing public spaces great food in a private 4 people dining room Morning prayer nice experience

      Reviewed August 11, 2019
    5. 4.9

      Sadlig from France
      Group

      “Exceptional”

      The best accomadation during our trip in Japan. Awesome garden, very comfortable room, awesome dinner and very helpfull staff. They call for us a previous hotel where we forgot belongings and they will be sent in an hotel we will stay in a few days. You

      Reviewed July 30, 2019
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    This property is in high demand.