Shōjōshin-in

Top choice in Kii Peninsula


Among Kōya-san's most atmospheric temples, with a thatched roof and an old kitchen with exposed wooden beams, Shōjōshin-in is a wonderful choice for your shukubō experience. Rooms are simple, the cheapest divided only by fusama, but comfortable, and care goes into the meals. It's also the closest shukubō to Oku-no-in.

The nearest bus stop is Ichi-no-hashi-guchi.


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