Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin vs Hostel inn Hashimoto

Same City · Kōya Distance: 12.0km
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Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin

★★★ 3-Star
9.2 504
Kōya
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Hostel inn Hashimoto

8.3 24
Kōya
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
9.1 (2,298)
8.8 (173)
Booking.com
9.3 (1,643)
8.8 (142)
Expedia
9.4 (278)
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Trip.com
8.8 (76)
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Overall Average
9.2 (4,295)
8.3 (315)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin Hostel inn Hashimoto
Strengths Strengths
+ Shojin ryori praised as delicious and plentiful in many reviews + Many reviews praise the owners' kindness and helpfulness
+ Temple programs like meditation, morning prayer, fire ritual leave strong impressions repeatedly + Rooms are clean and beds comfortable, repeatedly mentioned
+ Monks' friendly guidance and English communication commonly noted as convenient + 2-3 min walk to Hashimoto Station, convenient for Koyasan access
+ Proximity to Okunoin makes movement easy, frequent opinion + Delicious breakfast and variety of coffee/tea noted in reviews
+ Rooms described as clean and warm in reviews
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Poor soundproofing lets noise through, per reviews - Cigarette smell in non-smoking rooms complained about
- Shared bathrooms inconvenient and cold in winter complaints - Single rooms cramped with lots of luggage noted
- No room locks raise security concerns mentioned - No elevator, inconvenient for bags on 2nd floor

Recommended For

Spiritual seekers Families Couples

Recommended For

Solo travelers Couples Koyasan day-trippers

Guest Reviews

Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin

Trip.com 10 Couple

Western bed comfortable with floor heating. Monk fluent in English

Agoda 9.2 Solo

Abundant shojin ryori and impressive temple activities

No room lock

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Night tour and temple life experience top-notch

Expedia 10 Family

Best vegetarian food, unforgettable rituals

Agoda 10 Family with teens

Enjoyed meditation and night tour

Hostel inn Hashimoto

Agoda 10.0 Solo traveler

Everything amazing -- inform host arrival time ahead.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Great location, clean, comfortable.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Owners kind/helpful, ideal location for Koyasan, clean/comfy room.

Booking.com 4.0 Solo

Best Japanese breakfast, lovely owners, near station.

Booking.com 3.2 Solo

Super clean, all items, comfy bed, lovely owners.

Single room small for bulky luggage, no elevator 2nd floor

Location Comparison

Distance: 12.0km

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