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Experience Railway Heritage and the Romance of the Koyasan Pilgrimage at a Historic Station Hotel.
Housed in the station building at Koyashita Station, this is one of Japan’s few railway station hotels. The wooden station building, constructed in 1925, has been renovated into a comfortable place to stay while retaining the character of the historic structure.
There are only two guest rooms. The Koya Room is a spacious guest room created from the former station staff sleeping quarters, with a calm atmosphere and the original columns and fittings still intact. The Tenku Room is a compact guest room renovated from a former train crew waiting room. Both rooms are designed to let guests experience the history of the station building throughout their stay.
Seats from retired railway cars, luggage racks, train hand straps, railcar plates, and other items have been repurposed throughout the hotel, allowing guests to experience railway history up close. The platform lies just outside the windows, allowing guests to watch trains arrive and depart from inside their rooms. Station announcements and the sounds of passing trains add to the atmosphere of the journey, creating an extraordinary experience unique to a railway station hotel.
Since July 2026, guests have also been able to book a stay package that includes persimmon curry from Minamiyokote Shoten Co., Ltd., a food manufacturer in Kudoyama Town. Enjoy a memorable stay that combines the atmosphere of railway travel with flavors unique to Kudoyama.
The Koya Room, where guests can relax while watching Nankai Electric Railway trains pass directly outside
Dress in a stationmaster’s uniform and experience what it feels like to be a railway staff member.
The Tenku Room, created from a space formerly used as a train crew waiting room
Train hand straps formerly used in railway cars have been repurposed as decorative features.
Rare items, including gauges and railway components, are also on display and are sure to excite railway enthusiasts.
A full range of amenities is provided, including shampoo, towels, and a hair dryer.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is early check-in or late check-out available?
Availability depends on the housekeeping schedule. Please inquire using the form provided after your booking is confirmed.
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Is assistance available in languages other than Japanese?
This is a self-service property with no staff on site. All communication with staff is handled via messaging, and multilingual assistance is available.
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Can I leave my luggage after check-out?
As this is a self-service property with no staff on site, luggage storage after check-out is unfortunately unavailable.
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Is there a smoking area?
The smoking area is located near the storage shed in the parking area. All guest rooms are non-smoking.
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Is complimentary Wi-Fi available inside the hotel?
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the guest rooms. Guests may use it throughout their stay.
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When can I take part in the Stationmaster Experience?
During this experience, guests wear the Nankai Electric Railway station staff uniform provided in the Koya Room and are shown around the station by an actual Nankai Electric Railway stationmaster.
Condition 1: The experience is offered only on Wednesdays and Thursdays, excluding national holidays, and is available only on the check-out date.
Condition 2: Participants must be staying in the Koya Room.
Condition 3: Participants must be able to communicate in Japanese.
Condition 4: Applications must be submitted at least five days before check-out.
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Is parking available?
An advance request is required to use the parking area. Please inquire using the “Parking Use Form” after your booking is confirmed.
