Stay at Marugame Castle Mountain View Hotel, offering panoramic sunrise vistas over the Kōyasan summit and Seto Inland Sea. The hotel features private balconies and a traditional tea lounge open 24/7, perfect for early morning contemplation. Just a 3-minute walk from the mountain trail entrance—book through HopeGoo for exclusive access to seasonal sunrise packages.

Marugame City Tourist Inn is located just a 5-minute walk from the Kōyasan trailhead and offers free parking and electric bike rentals. Accessible via local bus from Marugame Station, this guesthouse features tatami rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the garden and distant peaks. Their on-site restaurant serves fresh seafood and local specialty "Sanuki Udon," ideal for travelers seeking authentic regional flavors.

Visit Kōyasan Wafu Bettei, a heritage-style inn renovated from a 19th-century residence, offering tea ceremony workshops and kimono dressing sessions. The inn hosts monthly lantern walks and features interiors adorned with Sanuki textiles and handcrafted lacquerware. Hosts guide guests through local history and organize meet-ups with regional artisans, delivering an immersive cultural journey rooted in Shikoku’s traditions.