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J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse

Hongu

J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guesthouse is situated in Hongu, a 10-minute drive away or a 70-minute walk on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route from Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine.

L
Liina
From
Estonia
Both the entire village and the accommodation are exceptional. The hotel's onsens are very cool, in the morning you can try rice porridge cooked with thermal water. The hotel has its own small convenience store for hikers. After a long day of hiking (25 km), sitting in the onsen there is an indescribable pleasure!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,006 reviews
Price from
US$53.66
1 night, 2 adults

Guest House Takiyoshi

Hongu

Situated in Hongu, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, Guest House Takiyoshi offers free WiFi and air conditioning.

A
Anabell
From
Germany
Incredibly friendly and helpful staff who helped us with our laundry and with organising a lunch for our hike. Onsen on site is very convenient after a long day of hiking.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Price from
US$187.32
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Okagesan

Hongu

Boasting garden views, Guesthouse Okagesan provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 19 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

M
Margaux
From
France
House is very nice, owner is super friendly and welcoming
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$102.20
1 night, 2 adults

Yunominesou

Hongu

Offering tranquil outdoor hot-spring baths with nature views, a Nakai-san personal attendant, karaoke, massages and sumptuous Kaiseki dinners, Yunominesou is a 10-minute walk from Tsuboyu hot spring,...

A
Andrea
From
Japan
Absolutely amazing onsen hotel, great location, friendly staff, we also enjoyed the kaiseki dinner so much that we ordered it again. Same with the traditional breakfast. It doesn't get any more authentically Japanese than this, anywhere you go, quintessentially Japanese!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$142.44
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Trailhead

Hongucho Hongu, Hongu

Situated in Hongu, Guesthouse Trailhead is a recently renovated accommodation, 22 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 24 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.

M
MEI TYIN
From
Malaysia
The host is very responsive, replying messages promptly and she speaks very good English so we have zero issues for checking-in ! Alya the host completed the dual pilgrimage and I guess from there she understand the need of travellers. We love the place, feel like home after our long hours of hiking journey. The place is very very clean, bonus is they provide the laundry & drying machines, and provided some snacks for us to eat those are very sweet gestures.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews
Price from
US$140.53
1 night, 2 adults

Villa KUMANO

Hongucho Hongu, Hongu

Offering mountain views, Villa KUMANO is an accommodation situated in Hongu, 22 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 24 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.

G
Gorrochategui
From
Spain
The owner truly knows how to provide a warm cosy atmosphere making for a perfect stay. Everything about the villa was unbeatable. The view across the rice fields towards the sacred Tori magnificent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
US$310.43
1 night, 2 adults

ゲストハウス Rei

Hongucho Hongu, Hongu

Featuring garden views, ゲストハウス Rei provides accommodation with free bikes and a terrace, around 23 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

J
Jouhsin
From
Taiwan
The owner Rei is very friendly and helpful. The house is also very spacious and well equipped.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 100 reviews
Price from
US$108.59
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Yui

Hongucho Hongu, Hongu

Featuring 2-star accommodation, Guesthouse Yui is situated in Hongu, 8.5 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 23 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

R
Rikke Fredberg
From
Denmark
Clean, comfortable, lovely staff and facilities. We had a private roof terrace and everything was in perfect order.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
US$77.93
1 night, 2 adults

Ryokan Adumaya

Hongu

Set in Hongu and only 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

B
Belén
From
United Kingdom
Great Ryokan with amazing food and onsen. The staff couldn’t have been better with us, wonderful people with a beautiful soul. I can’t recommend enough this place. A unique experience. Thank you for everything.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
US$252.95
1 night, 2 adults

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri

Hongu

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri features a hot spring bath and free private parking, and is within 13 km of Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 20 km of Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

B
Broucke
From
Belgium
Great location and amazing staff with a lot of facilities
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
Price from
US$260.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Minshuku Sumiya

Tanabe
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 430 reviews

Located in Tanabe, 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Minshuku Sumiya offers accommodation with a public bath.

From US$134.14 per night

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya

Hongu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop.

From US$63.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 43938v is set in Hongu, 37 km from Kamikura Shrine, 38 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, as well as 39 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park.

From US$96.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 43934v is situated in Hongu, 37 km from Kamikura Shrine, 38 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, as well as 39 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park.

From US$96.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews

Set 38 km from Kamikura Shrine, 38 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha and 39 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park, Guesthouse Shitanoe - Vacation STAY 73436v offers accommodation situated in Hongu.

From US$103.73 per night

Cottage Kirihata

Tanabe
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews

Set in Tanabe, the recently renovated Cottage Kirihata offers accommodation 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and 28 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews

Offering a garden and garden view, Private GUEST HOUSE SOLA near Hongu is set in Tanabe, 22 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 24 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.

Guesthouse Trailhead

Hongu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

Situated in Hongu, Guesthouse Trailhead is a recently renovated accommodation, 22 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 24 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.

Enjoy breakfast in Hongu and nearby

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

Situated just 12 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri offers accommodation in Hongu with access to a garden, a shared lounge, as well as a lift.

From US$429.24 per night

Kawayu Onsen Fujiya

Hongu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews

Boasting various hot spring baths and river views, Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is historic accommodation situated near the Kumano pilgrimage route. Sophisticated Japanese multi-course meals are served.

Ryokan Adumaya

Hongu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews

Set in Hongu and only 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Kumano Backpackers

Tanabe
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 654 reviews

Located in Tanabe, 7.9 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Kumano Backpackers provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Guesthouse Okagesan

Hongu
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews

Boasting garden views, Guesthouse Okagesan provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 19 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

From US$102.20 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

Offering a garden and quiet street view, 熊野の恵みハウス is situated in Hagi, 27 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and 37 km from Kamikura Shrine.

農家民宿茶の香

Hagi
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 80 reviews

Set within 6.2 km of Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 26 km of Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, 農家民宿茶の香 features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Hagi.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

SUNNY HOUSE - Vacation STAY 54551v is located in Hagi, 38 km from Kamikura Shrine, 39 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, and 39 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park.

From US$155.60 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews

Set 12 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum, Onjuku ikkyu - Vacation STAY 14021v offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

From US$125.96 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$224.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Nice place to stay in Oyunohara area, friendly staffs, clean room with beautiful river view
Guest review by
Oath's staying
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$260.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 119 reviews
The location and room were great.
Guest review by
Adam
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Location, meals were lovely, very helpful staff, digging our own onsens in the river was fun
Guest review by
Deborah
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$224.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Very good breakfast . Location is convenient to reach public bus
Guest review by
Tsung Cheng
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$146.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
The place has an excellent location directly in front of a thermal river where you can soak until 10pm. The actual facility is a bit dated but it has two private onsen that you can use when they are free - this was very nice. Breakfast was ok. Would recommend if in the area.
Guest review by
Samo Tamse
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$63.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
Great location for going to the natural onsen in the river. It was nice to be able to do laundry for free
Guest review by
Jeanelle
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Good sized room, good location close to sights and onsen. Can see Torii from room. Owner is very helpful and friendly
Guest review by
Faith
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$146.91
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Incredibly good value. Lovely family who run it, who helped massively on when the bus times were. Ideal location next to the river hot springs. Breakfast was very tasty and the dinner was great too. Favourite place I stayed at during my two week trip to Japan. Shared bathrooms was basically like a private bathroom as only a few rooms.
Guest review by
Dominic
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$224.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
Location is uniqe and the onsen outside is divine, the whole hotel has its own traditional vibe. rooms are really big and comfortable. Breakfast and dinner had a lot of variety and was good. The staff was really really nice and recommended us a trail and we even used their shuttle service. The best part was that we could extend our stay for one more night
Guest review by
Eliza-Marina
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,006 reviews
The location was convenient and quiet, you could hear the stream of water. It was vibrant and full of like-minded backpackers looking after themselves and facilities which stayed clean throughout the stay. The outdoor onsen of the hostel was delightful.
Guest review by
Kira
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,006 reviews
Great location, loved the outdoor onsen, friendly, helpful staff
Guest review by
Michelle
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,006 reviews
Great staff, great location, great people. And 3 private onsen!
Guest review by
Max
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$125.96
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Location, hidden in the woods Facilities, there is everything you could need to cook, or anything else Check in and check out just per message
Guest review by
Lidia
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,006 reviews
convenient location private onsen helpful staff express service
Guest review by
Shaojun
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$63.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
Clean quiet room, fantastic location with access to onsen facilities next door (with outdoor swim clothing provided) and free shuttle bus to starting point for kumano trail. Clean toilet and good amenities provided. Nice view from room.
Guest review by
a
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 364 reviews
Nice and quite location facing river
Guest review by
Ernest
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$224.84
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 822 reviews
great value, spacious, comfortable room facing river, delicious buffet dinner and breakfast with wide variety of choices, convenient location
Guest review by
Nikki
Group
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
nice traditional atmosphere/character of the hotel, delicious dinner and breakfast, good onsen, convenient location (bus stop in front)
Guest review by
Nikki
Group
Avg. price/night: US$96.32
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews
Friendly and helpful staff. Scenic location right by the river. Plenty of free parking.
Guest review by
Louis
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$103.73
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 48 reviews
Perfect location at the Kohechi trail. Enough space for the seven of us. Good supermarket nearby. Friendly owner.
Guest review by
Wilfried
Group
Avg. price/night: US$63.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,057 reviews
The location is stunning and the onsen is much needed after a long day hiking
Guest review by
Meike
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
Very kind staff who could not do enough for us. Delicious set dinner and breakfast. Clean and comfortable ryokan style room. All in a great location just over the hill from Hongu, next to the oldest natural onsen in Japan.
Guest review by
robert
Family with young children
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
The location
Guest review by
Edhi
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 124 reviews
We loved our stay at Takiyoshi. The food, service and location is ideal. We stayed on our 2nd day of walking the Kumano Kodo Trail and it was the tranquil stay we needed. The food was especially amazing, it was always ready on time and so fresh! The breakfast was huge and delicious and set us up for another day of walking the Kumano Kodo Trail. The staff were so attentive and did some lovely little touches that made our stay feel special.
Guest review by
Chloe
Young couple