History / Culture / Tour Spots in Mt. Koya / Ryujin Onsen / Kudoyama Area

  • Katsuragikan
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    Wakayama Hashimoto-shi Koyaguchicho Nagura 1053
    This three-story wooden former inn is located in front of JR Koyaguchi Station on the JR Wakayama Line. The building has been preserved just as it was when it served tired travelers to Mt. Koya long ago. The building's sangawara tiled hip-and-gable main roof features a chidorihafu (dormer gable) and nokikarahafu (undulating gable at the eave ends), giving it a stately appearance. Its copper-plated eaves and the all-glass shutters on the second and third floors of its front and eastern walls strike a marvelous harmony with the stately look of the roof. The wooden plate called Kohuda left behind by regular customers of the former inn that remain in its front entrance give clues about its past prosperity.
  • Rengejoin
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    4.0
    120 Reviews
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    Wakayama Pref. Itogunkouyachou Kouyasan 700

    I cant compare Rengejoin to the other temples in Koyasan, but in a vacuum, it was a wonderful place to visit and spend the night. For a temple that also doubles as an inn, I think it struck a good...

  • Hoonin Temple
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    4.5
    50 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 283

    Koyasans spirituality surprises me. At night, when I was in Shukubos room, I felt the universe in so much quietness. The hoon-in staff were very kind. Especially the vegetarian cuisine is the...

  • Karukayado
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    3.5
    53 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 478

    朝一番の8時半にお参りに行きました。 入るといきなり、案内係り方が千円の太いろうそくがご利益があるとかなんとか、見れば、その千円のろうそくがボンボン立ってるんで、ああ、商売繁盛されとるわと。 話半分のところで、御朱印のことを聞いたら、塔頭玄関まで来て取次してくださいました。

  • Jokiin Temple
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    4.0
    22 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 365

    We stayed in this quiet and peaceful temple for one night during our trip to Japan. From the moment we arrived to the last it was an unforgettable experience. All staff at the hotel were very nice...

  • Henjosonin
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    4.0
    40 Reviews
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    Wakayama Pref. Itogunkouyachou Kouyasan 303

    The staff were friendly, the room was spacious and beautiful, the onsen was lovely, and the grounds are beautiful. In addition, its right across the street from the best shrine in the area. The food...

  • Hojoin Temple
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    4.5
    20 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 156

    Yes, this is a temple, but they actually have rooms and you can stay. It was a very unique experience. The monks are very friendly and helpful. The location is central for seeing all of the sites...

  • Hokiin Temple
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    3.5
    7 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 294

    和歌山は高野山にある仏教寺院の宝亀院です。高野山真言宗別格本山です。御衣寺宝亀院とも呼ばれております。

  • Muryokoin Temple
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 611

    - Just for clarification:this is less of a restaurant but a temple that offers accommodation and dinner and breakfast. It is neither a hotel so should not be measured by these standards. - You can...

  • Kodaiin Temple
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    4.5
    7 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 649

    以前は予約すれば見学できましたが、今は宿泊者以外は見学できなくなりました。 他に見学者もなく、静かにお参りできました。

  • Koyasan Ao Iwao Ji
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    4.5
    9 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 628

    Hi, could somebody tell me how can I book a room in this hostel? In the home page it is said that it is closed a long period of time since 2011, but I have seen some opinions of 2013, therefore, I...

  • Jojuin Temple
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan

    高野山の壇上伽藍から道路を挟んだ向かいに建っていたお寺が、成就院でした。 入り口には少し広い庭があり、5月というのに、もみじが赤く色づいているのが、とても素敵で、趣きが感じられるるたたずまいでした。

  • Dai Myoo In
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 482

    Great experience! The staff were friendly and attentive, and the room was amazing! There was a kotatsu in the room which we enjoyed frequently, and the view of the courtyard from the rooms was just...

  • Honoin Temple
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    4.0
    5 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 610

    本王院は保元3年の開基とされていて、安政年間に五大院と合併して移転しました。山内中心部に位置しております。

  • Jizoin Temple
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 573

    新しく綺麗な建物です。精進料理も美味しいですが、値段高すぎかなと思いました。ただ、蔵院側のミスがあり、指摘すると、すごい誤魔化しように、こちらのみすみたいに言われて、お坊さんも所詮、ただの人なんだなと興ざめしました。もう、お賽銭や厄祓いなどを依頼する時も1番安い額にしようと心に決めた出来事でした。高いお金払ってきたのが馬鹿みたい。心洗われる体験をしたかったのにがっかりです。

  • Ryusenin Temple
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    4.0
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 647

    高野町役場に近い所にあり、931年頃に創建された歴史あるお寺で、本尊の薬師如来は藤原時代の作で重要文化財に指定されています。 龍泉院の山門は光臺院と一緒で、門の左に光臺院、右に龍泉院と掲げてあり、途中の分れ道を右へ進むと龍泉院に着きます。 境内は落着いた感じの雰囲気の中に堂宇が並んでいて、紅葉も見頃でした。

  • Tomoe Ryo In
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    3.0
    7 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 702

    Youd better not expect such as nice accommodation but this place has very traditional Japanese style and you could feel what people lived long time ago. Some shukubo in Koyasan are too much...

  • Aritoshi Shrine
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Katsuragicho Higashishibuta

    国道沿いにあります、セブンイレブンの交差点から高野山の方へいくとすぐあります。 知恵の神さまです。境内の狛犬もとても印象的でした。

  • Hanasaka Fudoson
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Hana Saka 602-2

    タバコを吸っていた時には時間的余裕もなくて遠くから手を合わしているだけでしたが、病気で禁煙して約2年半、バスツアーでの途中休憩は手持無沙汰で、時間の余裕が有り余っています。従って、ここへも都度、参拝しています。山中に建つ綺麗な寺院です。雪がちらつく中、今日も参拝して来ました。

  • Komyoin Temple
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    4.0
    4 Reviews
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    Wakayama Ito-gun Koyacho Koyasan 493

    On nous annonçait spiritualité et nous avons trouvé commerce et indifférence. Nous sommes arrivés trempés le 12 octobre au matin avec le terrible typhon Hagibis et le moine bouddhiste nous a renvoyés...

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Wakayama prefecture unites pilgrims, food lovers, and culture buffs in a tranquil corner of Japan at the base of the Kii Peninsula. The setting for many a Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail, Wakayama invites those in search of spirituality from one side of the prefecture to the other, from the 100-plus Buddhist temples of the sacred Mount Koya in the west to the inspiring temples of the Kumano Sanzan set among breathtaking nature in the east. Once the grueling hike is complete, make a beeline for Wakayama city to savor some of the country’s most delicious ramen noodles.

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