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Mount Koya (Koyasan) is home to an active monastic center founded twelve centuries ago by the priest Kukai for the study and practice of Esoteric Buddhism. It is the headquarters of the Koyasan sect of Shingon Buddhism, a faith with a wide following throughout Japan.
Situated on a small plain at the top of Mount Koya (Koyasan) is the sacred area known as the Danjo Garan, a complex of temples, halls, pagodas and Buddhist statuary that welcome visitors to this serene and hallowed place.
Usually is easy reach Mt Koya from the Kinki area destinations.
Based on 5 reviews
Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Hoon-in Temple.
Emilia TravelSolo traveler from UK, November 2017
I wanted to thank you for your amazing service. I had a wonderful stay in Koyasan. The trip was easy with your advice. The Hoon-in was wonderful. The people are so welcoming, the food was amazing and the place is very clean.Emilia Travel2 persons from Italy, April 2018
We liked the hospitality and the silence. The room was very big and nice; all the structure was very clean.They can leave the futon until check out
Emilia Travel4 peoples from Germany, April 2018
a great experience to sleep n such a locationthe "beds" were not very comfortable. We had traditional Japanese beds such elsewhere but these were unfortunately not that good. For one night still Ok
Emilia Travel2 peoples from France, April 2018
very good experience in a temple Big room, very calm Hot water bathThe futons mattresses were too thin. Vegan meals only. Expensive
Emilia Travel2 persons from USA, April 2018
We had so much fun staying at Hoon-in. Loved the friendly staff, attending morning prayer service with the monks, and using the public baths (even though they were indoors). We enjoyed exploring the rest of Mount Koya as well, especially the cemetery.The tatami mat sleeping rooms could have been a bit more comfortable. The sleeping mats weren't very thick, and the pillows weren't too comfortable either. We enjoyed the experience of the communal eating and tasting all the different dishes, but the food wasn't incredible.