--- title: "Komyoin vs Kumagaiji: which hotel is better?" description: "Komyoin or Kumagaiji in Kōya? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/komyoin-koya-vs-kumagaiji-koya/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-27 --- # Komyoin vs Kumagaiji Both are in Kōya, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★ · Kōya ## [Komyoin](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/komyoin-koya/) - **Guest rating:** 9.3 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 5.1 - **Score by category:** 3 of 14 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1732702/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Kōya ## [Kumagaiji](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/kumagaiji-koya/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 5.1 - **Score by category:** 3 of 14 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1736716/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 3 categories. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart. ### Why is Komyoin better than Kumagaiji? 1. Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 8.9) (+0.4) ### Why is Kumagaiji better than Komyoin? 1. More guest reviews (130 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×6.8) 2. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Komyoin | Kumagaiji | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Location | 5.1 | 5.1 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 9.0 (+0.1) | 8.9 | | Guest rating | 9.3 (+0.4) | 8.9 | | Number of reviews | 19 | 130 (+111) | | Rank in Kōya | top 39% (+17%) | bottom 44% | | Location | | Location score | 5.1 | 5.1 | | Distance to Kōya centre | 780 m | 760 m | | To the airport | 40 km | 40 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 12 | 12 | | To the nearest food shop | 540 m | 580 m | | Shops within 500 m | 1 | 1 | | Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★ | – | | Rooms | – | 45 | | Listed amenities | 1 | 8 (+7) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 9:00 | 9:00 | | Amenities | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Free parking | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Smoke-free | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Location 140 m apart Komyoin: city centre: 850 m, Kansai International Airport (KIX): 40 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. Kumagaiji: city centre: 850 m, Kansai International Airport (KIX): 40 km, 12 places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km. ## Komyoin or Kumagaiji: common questions ### Which is better, Komyoin or Kumagaiji? They are evenly matched. Komyoin is stronger in StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Kōya; Kumagaiji is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities, check-in from. ### Which is cheaper, Komyoin or Kumagaiji? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are Komyoin and Kumagaiji? The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Komyoin vs Koyasan Shukubo Ekoin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/komyoin-koya-vs-koyasan-shukubo-ekoin-koya/) - [Komyoin vs Koyasan Shukubo Fudoin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/komyoin-koya-vs-koyasan-shukubo-fudoin-koya/) - [Komyoin vs Jimyoin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/jimyoin-koya-vs-komyoin-koya/) - [Komyoin vs Koyasan Shukubo Fugenin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/komyoin-koya-vs-koyasan-shukubo-fugenin-koya/) - [Kumagaiji vs Koyasan Shukubo Sekishoin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/koyasan-shukubo-sekishoin-koya-vs-kumagaiji-koya/) - [Kumagaiji vs Kongo Sanmaiin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/kongo-sanmaiin-koya-vs-kumagaiji-koya/) - [Kumagaiji vs Koyasan Shukubo Yochiin](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/koyasan-shukubo-yochiin-koya-vs-kumagaiji-koya/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/komyoin-koya-vs-kumagaiji-koya/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/