Zofuku-in Temple (Pilgrim's Lodging) — Attraction in Koya

Overall, we were disappointed and don't recommend staying here. The room was spacious and had air-conditioning, which was a plus. However, sleeping on the floor with a small pillow that was made from small pieces of some type of material wasn't comfortable. It was a challenge to find anything open to eat other than a convince store a short walk away. The morning prayer was very underwhelming. We listened to two monks chant prayers for about 20 minutes with no explanation at all. We expected to be immersed with a cultural experience and definitely did not get that feeling unless sleeping on the floor was supposed to be the highlight of that type of lodging. They were very strict about the check-in and check-out times. Only between 3 and 5 pm and had to check out by 9am. You were only able to shower in the evenings during limited hours, and it wasn't a private shower area. The hot tub was nice and the water...

If you’re looking for something that’s not just another hotel I would recommend a temple lodging in Japan. You are greeted with a gentle and generally very nice and helpful monk. In the morning you can participate in the morning prayer ceremony. Sadly they stopped the meal service when I was there. But would still recommend this place since it was right across the tourist information center with English speaking staff and also right across Koyasan...

Good option for a budget temple stay. Clean and quiet and right next to a bus stop. Offers food (if reserved in advance) and morning prayer. Has a bath too.

Not 5 stars since the actual accommodation doesn't 'feel' like you are staying at a temple, more staying in a modern dormitory annex next to a temple (the white building in the picture is the lodging part). The only window in the room I stayed in looks directly at a wall, no 'view''...