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
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. 【FAQ】 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 Shukubou. 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 20-30 minutes to the meeting point. 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 temple gate. Q：What amenities do you provide? A：We offer various amenities such as towels, toothbrush sets, hair dryers, slippers, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, and Japanese-style pajamas. Q：Is smoking allowed at the Shukubo? A：No, smoking is strictly prohibited within our Shukubo and any indoor facility in Koyasan. Please use the designated smoking area on the first floor. Q：Do you provide luggage storage? A：Yes, we offer luggage storage both before checking in and after checking out. Feel free to leave your belongings with us. Q：Can I use the public bathing room in the morning to take a shower? A：No. Our public bathroom will not be open in the morning. Our bathing room hour is 4p.m. to 9p.m. |