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Dear visitor, if you know the answer to this question, please post it. Thank you! 1 or 2 nights at Ryokan in Koyasan? 2009/5/30 I have to choose either 3 nights in Kyoto and 1 night at ryokan in Koysan, or 2 nights each. Any comments? by plum (guest)   ... 2009/5/30 Accommodation on Koyasan comes in form of temple accommodation rather than ryokan: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4905.html It is a very popular thing to do for those who do not mind spending a night in simple conditions with shared toilet, sink and bath and cold temperatures in winter. Then again, if this is your first visit to Kyoto, I recommend to spend at least two full days in the city in order to appreciate it enough. Depending on the details of your itinerary, that could make it difficult to fit in Koyasan. by Uji rate this post as useful 3 nights Kyoto, 1 in temple in Koyasan 2009/5/31 I basically had the same time frame as you do. I defnitely would go to Koyasan, but 1 night is enough to get a lot from a temple stay. You get two great vegetarian meals, a chance to wander oku no in cemetary in the dark/sunset and spend the daylight hours wandering around the temple complexes. Was a totally different experience than Kyoto and great fun. by mike (guest) rate this post as useful a lot to see in Koyasan 2009/5/31 I recently stayed at Koyasan for two nights but I had longer trips at either end. It does take almost 3 hours to get there and back from Kyoto. I would rather spend the full time in Kyoto unless you've been there before. There is quite a bit to see in Koyasan. Unless you plan to go very early and leave late the next day I don't know if you will really justify all the traveling..... by Maranyc rate this post as useful