Kodai-in Temple
- Accommodations
〒648-0211 649 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211 JAPAN
Koyasan Kodaiin Temple, also known as Kouya Omuro (高野御室), was founded around 900 years ago, in 1125, by Imperial Prince Priest Kakuhō, the fourth son of Emperor Shirakawa.
This temple is famous for being a place where Imperial Prince Priest Dōjonyūdō, who became a monk at Ninnaji Temple (仁和寺) in Kyoto, served solitary life as a hermit. Ninnaji Temple has strong connections to Japan's imperial family. Kodaiin Temple belongs to the imperial branch of Omuro Gosho (御室御所) and is located within Koyasan's area. Because of its ties to the imperial family, Kodaiin Temple operates independently from Koyasan's authority and holds the highest status in Mt. Koya. Kodaiin also hosts two national registered monuments designed by Shigemori Mirei(重森三玲), a famous garden designer in Japan in the 1970s. You can see his work at 117 temples in Koyasan, including 8 lovely gardens. Two of them are Kodaiin-Shoin Garden (光臺院書院庭園) and Kodaiin Ryuchitei Garden (龍池庭).
Facility Information
Number of Rooms
- Total
- 10
- Japanese Room
- 10
About Onsen & Bath
Our public bathroom is shared. Men and women alternate using the large bathroom. Men 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. and 8:00pm. - 9:00p.m. Women 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. Our public bathroom will not be open in the morning.
Usage Guidance
| Facility Name | Kodai-in Temple |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒648-0211 649 Koyasan, Koya-cho, Ito-gun, Wakayama 648-0211 JAPAN [→MAP] |
| Standard Check-in Time | 15:00 |
| Standard Check-out Time | 09:30 |
| In-room Internet | WIFI available |
| Number of Rooms | Total 10(Japanese Room:10) |
| Remarks | 【Important Notes】 Dinner is usually served from 6:00 PM. For guests planning to take an evening walk or who have signed up for Okunoin Night Tour, dinner time has been moved earlier to 5:30 PM. If you plan to use the bath, please be sure to bathe before departing for the tour. The experiences available at our temple are morning prayer and sutra copying (Shakyo) only. While our temple introduces and recommends Buddhist experience programs, we do not make reservations on behalf of guests. We kindly ask that you make your own reservation for the night tour directly. You can book it through the following website: https://www.awesome-tours.jp/ 【Soybean and Wheat Allergy Information】 Our Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, Shojin Ryori, contains a significant amount of soy-based ingredients. Our dish includes seasonings such as soy sauce and miso, as well as tofu and freeze-dried tofu(koya-dofu). Therefore, we may be unable to accommodate guests with soybean allergies. We appreciate your understanding. For guests with wheat allergies, we can provide an alternative gluten-free menu. If you would like a gluten-free menu, please notify us at least three days in advance. All meals served at our temple are a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine and contain no animal-derived ingredients. Our temple can provide specialized meals only for guests with serious food allergies. Please notify us at least three days in advance. Furthermore, please understand that we cannot accommodate food preference or requests for meal changes made on the day before arrival or on the day of your stay. 【Single or a group of 5 more guests Occupancy Reservations】 Please note that only two of our rooms are available for single occupancy. Availability for single occupancy may be limited on your preferred dates. If you wish to stay at our temple lodging, please contact the Koyasan Shukubo Association directly for assistance. We will be happy to accept your reservation if a room is available. 【FAQ】 Q: Is there guest parking available? A: While we do not have a designated guest parking area, you may park by the entrance or on the edge of the road near the Kodaiin temple gate. Q: Can I use a credit card? A: Accommodation charges are paid in advance by credit card. Please note that payment for additional services including the sutra-copying experiences, temple stamps(goshuin), and beverages can only be paid for in cash. Q: Can I participate in the Okunoin Night Tour? A: Yes, you can participate in the tour. Please inform us during check-in at our Shukubo. We will prepare for an early dinner to accommodate you, and we kindly ask our guests to take a shower before heading to the tour. Our public bathing room hours are from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.(Men: 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m, 8:00p.m.-9:00p.m ; Women: 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.) The walking distance is approximately 20-30minutes to the meeting point. Q: Do you offer discounts for children? A: Yes. Children in lower elementary school grades are charged 70% of the adult rate. They will be served a children's menu that includes hamburg steak, fried chicken, and fried shrimp rather than Buddist vegetarian cuisine. Children in upper elementary school grades are charged 80% of the adult rate. Their meals will be our traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine served in half the adult portion size. |