5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
Gorgeous location. Long tradition of spirituality. Would have liked to see more monks 'out & about'.
Visit Koya
Koyasan Saizenin
154 Koyasan, Ito-gun, Koya, Wakayama
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$818 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$818
31 July - 1 Aug
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Koya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Sai-tō are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (62 reviews)
Special special special
"A very different experience for a foreigner, and one that I cherished as a student of Buddhism. If you aren’t adventurous, I don’t recommend it, and if you go, please be curious, open, and full of respect. The non-sleeping rooms will be very cold in winter, the food served is the food served, without ..."
Reviewed on 21 Dec. 2024
Sojiin
143 Koyasan, Ito, Koya, Wakayama-ken
The price is NZ$500 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$500
25 July - 26 July
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Koyasan. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Jokiin are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (97 reviews)
"Mixes comfort with Japanese style. The staff very caring and the morning ceremony fill Buddhist gratuito al morning chanting. The food looks like work of art, though the tasting is complex and, although we are vegetarian, it was something very different."
Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025
Koyasan Rengejoin
700 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Koya, Wakayama
The price is NZ$701 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$701
25 July - 26 July
Stay at this 3-star ryokan in Koyasan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Mount Koyasan and Tokugawa Mausoleum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Koyasan
"2 night stay in Koyasan. Everything you would expect from a temple stay. Chanting prayers at 5.00am, meditation at 6.00am. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful with directions and onward transportation information"
Reviewed on 14 May 2025
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.
KURA HOTEL IZUMISANO
Kamimachi 3-10-11, Izumisano, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Izumisano. Enjoy free WiFi and slippers. Popular attractions Rinku Premium Outlets and Myokoji Temple are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Friendly and helpful staff."
Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025
Apartment Hotel STAY THE Kansai Airport
2-chome-5-1 Kasamatsu, Izumisano, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Izumisano. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Rinku Premium Outlets and Rinku Pleasure ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (121 reviews)
"The area is quiet and a convenient store was about a 10 mins walk away. We were looking for something close to the airport for an early flight out of Osaka but I wouldn't recommend staying here and communicating to Dotonbori or to other surrounding area of Osaka as it is a far drive. The place is ..."
Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025
STAY THE OSAKA Private Guest House
2-6 Sakaemachi, Izumisano, Osaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Izumisano. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Rinku Premium Outlets and Izumisato ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (75 reviews)
"Great area if you want to stay before going to KIX. One stop to Rinku Premium Outlets. The room above is a bit noisy around midnight. Dryer is a hazard because of the improper support. We only stayed for one night though."
Reviewed on 9 Apr. 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Danjo Garan Temple
You can learn about the history of Koya with a trip to Danjo Garan Temple. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Anyoin Temple
You can learn about the history of Koyasan when you stop by Anyoin Temple. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Mount Koyasan
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.
Kongobuji Temple
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.
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 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.
Activities
Private 2-Hour Koyasan Highlights Tour – UNESCO Heritage
NZ$285
per adult
Mt Koya Full Day Tour from Osaka with Licensed Guide and Vehicle
NZ$1,456
per traveller
Mt. Koya 8hr Tour from Osaka: English speaking Driver, No Guide
NZ$1,709
per traveller
Mt. Koya Sacred 4hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
NZ$342
per adult
Mt. Koya Sacred 6hr Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
NZ$501
per adult
Reviews of Koya
4.8
Top destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveller
Streets had more traffic than I expected. Lots of tour buses and quite a few noisy sport motorbikes killed the ambience in a few areas.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
A highlight of our trip to Japan.
