Jokiin offers a calm sanctuary in the city center. Visitors relax in the indoor public bath, wander through quiet gardens, and stay connected with WiFi. Previous guests particularly appreciate the attentive staff who enhance the experience.
Located in Koya, Jokiin is in the city center and in the mountains. Konpon Daito Pagoda and Kongobuji Temple are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mount Koyasan and Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park. Kyoryu Land and Jison-in are also worth visiting. Visit our Koya travel guide
365 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama-ken, 648-0211
What's nearby
Kongobuji Temple
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Danjo Garan Temple
1 min walk - 0.2 km
Koyasan Daishi Kyokai
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Koyasan University
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Muryokoin Temple
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Gokurakubashi station
19 min drive
Kansai Intl. Airport (KIX)
87 min drive
Restaurants
胡麻豆腐濱田屋
8 min walk
和風らーめん みやま
2 min drive
角濱ごまとうふ総本舗
8 min walk
光海珈琲
13 min walk
高野山宿坊協会 中央案内所
5 min walk
About this property
Jokiin
Ryokan near Mount Koyasan
Jokiin provides amenities like an indoor public bath (no minerals) and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this ryokan include:
Free self parking
Free newspapers, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Jokiin boast perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
No elevator
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Safe
Tatami (woven mat) flooring
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Half Board is not included in the Half Board rate for children aged 0-5 years.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve access to the public bathing facility
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for private bath/onsen; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare requires all international visitors to submit their passport number and nationality when registering at any lodging facility (inns, hotels, motels, etc. ); additionally, lodging proprietors are required to photocopy passports for all registering guests and keep the photocopy on file
Please note that some properties do not permit guests with tattoos to use the onsite public bathing facilities
Property is also known as
Jokiin Inn Koya
Jokiin Inn
Jokiin Koya
Jokiin Koya
Jokiin Ryokan
Jokiin Ryokan Koya
Frequently asked questions
Is Jokiin pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Jokiin?
As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Jokiin on Mar 11, 2026 start from ₩394,906, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Jokiin?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Jokiin?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Jokiin located?
Located in the heart of Koya, this ryokan is steps from Jokiin, Konpon Daito Pagoda, and Kongobuji Temple. Koyasan Daishi Kyokai and Danjo Garan Temple are just steps away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Jokiin Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Beautiful hotel, the monks attending are really nice, definitely go to the morning ceremony, it is worth it. This is near everything and very centric to all the landmarks nearby. The "beds" are pretty hard since its traditional, but its manageable for a night or two. Meals were really good, definitely don't skip them and take the chance to eat traditional monk meals.
Absolutely wonderful stay. The food was amazing, the staff was so kind and helpful and the area around Koyasan was beautiful. It was one of our favorite places to visit.
A superb overnight stay in this lovely temple lodging. The food was fantastic, as was the care shown to us by the staff. A unique experience which we’ll treasure.
Had a good one night stay here. I was worried it wouldn’t be enough time to see everything i wanted too, but it turned out to be perfect. You can drop off your luggage before and after you check in which is really nice. Highlights for me were the public bath, and morning ceremony.
An enriching experience, one that I will never forget. The room was amazing, the setting was peaceful and the staff were lovely. I would recommend this temple stay to anyone who wants to reset and be at peace.
My family had a truly amazing stay here. One of the best experiences of our trip through Japan. The temple and surrounding area is beautiful. The staff spoke excellent English and the vegetarian food was great. Get up for the morning prayers if you can.
This was one of THE best experiences I have ever had in all of my travels, including the two weeks in Japan. I struggled to decide which temple lodging to choose in Koyasan, and I am so glad I went with Joki-in. The check-in experience was wonderful, welcoming and helpful staff. They tour you through the entire property and help you adjust to temple life. Our room was bigger than every hotel we stayed in in Japan and a private bathroom (most the other temples do not have this) - sold!!! The garden, and bath, were so relaxing to enjoy. I actually had the bath to myself! The location is superb and the curfew is 10pm, which is great since most temples in Koyasan are 9pm! I found the food to be delicious and unique and sleeping on the floor extremely comfortable! I loved everything about this, just wish we could have done 2 nights here (but the price didn't allow for that!) If you aren't sure which temple to choose, choose this one!
Way overpriced for what it was. While the garden and the services were good, it’s not a working temple for monks. It’s more like an inn for tourists in a temple structure. The morning Buddhist service gave me the feeling that it was just catered for tourists. By all means check out Koyasan during the day but you would be better off staying outside the mountain for a fraction of the cost. There’s nothing extra zen about staying at this place.
Clean room and nice staff. An unique experience.
However, dinner food lost heat quickly. Also, would be better if there are more activities/experience in the morning ceremony, besides listening to the master.
Maxwell Chun Sum
6/10 Okay
Christiane
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Koyasan is a lovely place and a must-see in Japan. As can be expected from a temple lodging, accommodation is pricey compared to what you get in a hotel of the same price but this is fine for me. Food was great, staff was friendly. I personally would have appreciated in the description a mention that the Deluxe room doesn’t have a window (as this is very uncommon for European standards and with a price of >1400 Euro I didn’t expect it).
One point of serious criticism: the large Italian travel groups used the public bath without showering first…no adherence to the rules even during the morning ceremony during which 15/25 participants took photos and filmed behind the master’s back. I wonder why they bother to attend if they don’t respect the rules and spoil the experience for everyone else attending. Even their tour guide filmed. Very awkward.
Otherwise a great place to stay!
Unfortunately it was a very expensive accommodation. It looks like a ryokan but it is not. Yes it is a temple and it is an experience but the price was too much for a temple accomadation. The facility is very old, the halls are freezing, the food is not so nice. Check in starts at 15:00, check out is until 10:00. But if you attend the morning pray at 6:30, when you come back to the room, they will have already taken your futon beds and there is no more chance to sleep until check out. The dinner and breakfast is also cold. I wouldn’t stay in that place as 2 people for almost 400 €… They even do not have a fridge where we can put our cold drinks in the facility. There is also a curfew at 10 pm. You can not go out any more. Not recommended..
We had a room with private bathroom but there was a japanese bath which was very nice.
Very nice place and the monks were very nice and helpful.
In the morning they had a ceremony with the guests which was also very interesting