Gokurakubashi Station × Zen-Inspired AccommodationRecommended Hotel·Ryokan

Since its establishment by Kobo Daishi Kukai during the Heian period, Mount Koya has transcended all sects and continued to nurture its history as the general bodhi site of Japan. Located in front of the Seven Halls of the Great Temple Complex, adjacent to the head temple Kongobuji to the east, and backed by the mountain of Prince Kakuhou's Mausoleum, the special-status temple "Mount Koya Special-Status Temple Soujiji" is an ancient temple blessed with excellent Facilities and a grand garden. The guest rooms, set amidst the beautiful garden, are equipped with air conditioning and heating, offering a refreshing and serene atmosphere. Warmth in the severe cold, natural coolness in the summer—no matter the season, you are sure to enjoy a comfortable stay.

At Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin, a Property that combines tradition and atmosphere with a comfortable environment, guests can enjoy free experiences such as morning Goma fire rituals, Ajikan meditation, and sutra copying. The "Gachirin" suite, the largest shukubo suite room in Koyasan, was introduced in 2022 and features a spacious bedroom, a private semi-open-air bath, and a garden, offering a luxurious stay. The Shojin Ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) follows the traditional methods of five principles: five methods, five flavors, and five colors, providing healthy dishes made with plenty of vegetables, seaweed, beans, and mountain plants.

This property features three gardens designed by Mirei Shigemori, one of which is the first garden created in Koyasan and designated as a national registered monument. Each garden represents the abundant water of Koyasan, with the water flow connecting the three gardens. You can leisurely enjoy the seasonal beauty of these gardens.

Koyasan Jokiin, where the Jizodo Hall was completed in 2001, is a temple themed around "healing." The large communal bath "Jizo-yu" has been renovated, and the temple offers a shukubo (temple lodging) experience. Some special rooms do not have private baths, and the communal bath is available from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM (4:00 PM to 9:30 PM in December). Additionally, the temple's vegetarian cuisine emphasizes the seasonal essence and the esoteric Buddhist principles of "Five Methods, Five Tastes, and Five Colors," utilizing ingredients to their fullest. Guests can enjoy dishes crafted with care, featuring five types of seasoning, cooking methods, and color arrangements.

A tranquil temple lodging for peace of mind. "The chirping of wild birds, the rustling of leaves, and the sound of water droplets on the pond" await you in a serene environment.