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.
Max
Netherlands
Great staff, great location, great people. And 3 private onsen!
Boasting beautiful open-air baths facing Ohto River, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.
TERENCE
Japan
Large tatami room overlooking the river.
Welcome onsen after two days on the Kumamo Kodo.
The staff were excellent and went out of their way to look after my companion who had twisted his ankle.
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.
Richard
United Kingdom
The rotemburo was lovely, but even better was the hot onsen water naturally emerging by the side of the beautiful river which flowed passed the hotel. The outdoor bathing was wonderful.
The staff were very helpful when we were planning our walks along part of the Komano Kodo nearby and the evening meal was just what we needed after a long day of walking and sightseeing.
Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri offers accommodation in Hongu. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Agnieszka
Singapore
Very friendly and helpful staff, delicious food, good onsen. Peaceful, welcoming, comfortable. Highly recommended!
Guesthouse Okagesan is a holiday home situated in Hongu, Wakayama. There are 2 Japanese-style rooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and toilet in the property.
Matthew
Australia
Everything about this place is great. The owner is very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We met him at his nearby yakitori restaurant (which is also amazing) and he took us to the house. Such a peaceful place as you have the entire house to yourself. There is a kotatsu for warming yourself up if its cold, lovely areas to sit inside/outside and watch the birds, lots of space, clean and comfortable bedding, and the building itself is lovely. The owner also gave us discount vouchers to an onsen a short walk away which was incredible.
Situated in lush nature, Ashita-no-Mori features hot spring baths, a Western restaurant and comfortable rooms boasting river views and sofas.
Barry
United Kingdom
Proper family run guest house. Staff were lovely people and very helpful. Food was very good. They showed us how to use the buses to walk a superb length of the Kumano Kodo. You would enjoy watching people having fun organising their stone lined onsens by the river.
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.
Ginny Hang
Canada
Amazing location, amazing viee, super clean, great dinner across the street, best sleep I had in Japan, beds were so comfy.
Guest House Takiyoshi in Hongu features accommodation with free WiFi, 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.
Matthew
Australia
Fantastic place to stay! The staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Given we had arrived after a rainy day of hiking, they provided newspaper for drying shoes for the next day which worked very well. Everything in the accomodation (bathroom, baths, bedroom, dining room) is very clean and maintained very well. The baths located in the guesthouse were very relaxing. The dinner and breakfast were incredible and very filling. The staff were also very helpful in making sure we caught the right bus the next day. There is even a lift within the building! Location is also great.
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.
Angelina
Australia
The host was great. She made sure there were food supply available if anyone needed to purchase food for late night or early start. There were free tea and coffee. Nice place.
There's so much beauty and serenity in visiting this area.
There's so much beauty and serenity in visiting this area. It was relatively quiet during the early winter season but perfect hiking conditions. Food / meal areas were a little sparse and not as exciting but invigorating to experience the pilgramage walk.
B
Australia
8.0
Scored 8.0
It's the heart of the Kumano Kodo.
It's the heart of the Kumano Kodo. There are numerous beautiful trails and trains in the area. The mountains and rivers surrounding it are fantastic. I have lived in Japan for 35 years and find this one of the nicer areas to experience beautiful Japanese Fall.
PaseoHiker
Japan
8.0
Scored 8.0
This is a beautiful part of Japan.
This is a beautiful part of Japan. We lived in Japan but had never been to this area. Full of walkers. We are not walkers but easily did a full day on the Kuman Kodo. We easily moved around by bus . They are not frequent so pay attention to the timetable
Wonderful onsen baths. Lovely walks
Koyasan was revelation and we regretted not staying longer
We cancelled Taiji when we realised that is where they capture and slaughter dolphins
David
Australia
10
Scored 10
We arrived in Kuwaya Onsen from Tanabe early in the...
We arrived in Kuwaya Onsen from Tanabe early in the afternoon so had time to rest and visit the river. The next day we walked the Kumano Kodo trail from Ukegawa to Koguchi (13km, ca 4-5 hrs). A very beautif hike with a few climbs. Plan your trip well as there a few busses from/to Ukegawa and Koguchi. Make sure to bring enough water and a lunch as you cannot buy it on the way. Wonderful experience!
Hilde
Netherlands
10
Scored 10
Fascinating, I had not intended to spend four days in one...
Fascinating, I had not intended to spend four days in one location when I came here. The temples are magnificent and the cultural heritage centre kept me reading for some time. A beautiful walk up the hill to an Onsen where I enjoyed the medicine bath, and caught the bus back to my Onsen. I hired a car in Shingu and travelled the coast road to the light house and the pearl diving museum and back up to Kii Tenabe and back to my Onsen. Wonderful coffee at the cafe Sei in Hongu. Enjoyed their gallery upstairs, and the glass and pottery shop. And did I mention the coffee.
Suzanne
New Zealand
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