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This guesthouse is located along one of the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Routes and Yunomine Hot Spring, said to be one of the oldest hot springs baths in Japan, is a 5-minute walk from the property.

There are 2 indoor hot springs baths and an open-air bath at the property.

Our private room at this hostel like guesthouse was spacious and comfortable. The common/lounge area was also nice and tidy, with the highlight being the 3 private onsens that are free to use for all guests. There is also a big kitchen which you can use, but we didn't as we ordered dinner which was bento boxes from the guesthouse. The bento box dinner was better than we expected, and you can take as much rice from the kitchen as you need.

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9.1
Superb
1,133 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

Situated in lush nature, Ashita-no-Mori features hot spring baths, a Western restaurant and comfortable rooms boasting river views and sofas. The cosy inn is located right in front of a river bank boasts 70 degree natural hot spring, and has a souvenir shop and drinks vending machines.

The location was absolutely lovely right next to the river with oudoor onsen. The staff were very helpful and the room was delightful!

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9.3
Superb
248 reviews
Price from
£45
per night

Set in Hongu and only 14 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Ryokan Adumaya offers accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 21 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art. The property is allergy-free and is situated 26 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.

The ryokan is located in a geothermal area, with a number of hot springs nearby for guests to relax in.

Adumaya Ryokan is the perfect way to explore Yunomine Onsen. We stayed two nights as part of our hiking route through the Kumano Kodo, and coming back to Adumaya to relax on its multiple baths was one of the highlights of our trip. The ryokan is a deep and layered blend of history and tradition; the service is unbeatable, the dinner incredible, and the experience a real treat. We particularly appreciated the above-and-beyond help they provided to ensure our next leg of the trip was seamless.

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8.7
Fabulous
125 reviews
Price from
£200
per night

Located in Kumano Kodo, one of many ancient pilgrimage routes registered in UNESCO World Heritage, the ryokan is a couple minutes’ walk from Kawayu Onsen Bus Stop and a 10-minute drive from Kumano Hongu Shrine.

For its location and price, i find everything; excellent, within the compound and the external surroundings. Half board dine-in options are too good, leaving little chance to try the nearby F&B.

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8.5
Very good
445 reviews
Price from
£86
per night

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. Free Wi-Fi is available in the public area, and parking is offered at no charge.

The location is great, and room is clean. The most impressive is the service.

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8.2
Very good
309 reviews
Price from
£228
per night

Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri is situated in Hongu, 41 km from Shirahama. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant.

You will find free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. A public hot spring bath and private open-air bath are available on site.

The location and room were great.

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8.2
Very good
89 reviews
Price from
£98
per night

There is free shuttle service and gift shop at the property. A public hot spring bath and private open-air bath are available on site.

The ryokan also offers free use of bicycles. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 84 km from Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri.

The onsens we delightful and the staff were extremely helpful and polite.

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8.4
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
£125
per night

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 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Spectacular service, very clean, excellent Japanese meals with full explanations for foreign guests, very quiet traditional rooms with modern public areas, traditional Onsen (our room had its own toilet but bathing is public in separate male and female baths (this might seem like a big deal to some but we embraced it as rare opportunity to experience a traditional Japanese Ryokan. Stayed here 2 nights to complete the Hongu loop of the Kumano Kodo in one day (traveling to and from the property is possible using reliable and inexpensive public transportation; it will take a day to get there from Tokyo and another day to return). The staff speak excellent English and I can’t say enough about their professionalism and care for their guest’s comfort.

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8.8
Fabulous
45 reviews
Price from
£67
per night

Sansuikan Kawayu Matsuya is situated just a 2-minute walk away from Kawayu Onsen bus stop. The public hot-spring bath on site is made from Hinoki cypress wood and features free flowing natural spring water.

This hotel has a sister hotel just in the side and the bath and outdoor onsen there are amazing! Totally recommend to use the outdoor onsen at night is just amazing

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7
Good
484 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Kumano Backpackers is located in Tanabe and features a shared lounge and a communal kitchen. The property is set 50 metres from Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine and just a minute's walk away from Hongu Taisha Mae bus stop. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The property is set 4 km from Yunomine Hot Spring, 44 km from Nachi Falls and 81km from Koyasan. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 82 km from the property.

Great place! Hongu is a wonderful town. Staff were nice and location next to the Temple was a bonus. Rooms and common facilities were clean. Hostel is well run by a Buddhist monk.

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8.3
Very good
316 reviews
Price from
£20
per night

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Featuring traditional Japanese hot springs known as ‘onsen’, these hotels allow you to take a relaxing soak in therapeutic geothermal waters. Traditionally, onsens were located outdoors but a number of hotels also offer indoor facilities for private or shared use. The healing properties of each onsen will vary depending on its location, with ‘kuroyu’ black water known for its positive effects on skin.
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  • Avg. price/night: £198.65
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 125 reviews
    Absolutely authentic ryokan and hot spring experience.
    Stephanie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,133 reviews
    Very convenient. Had everything you needed. Washing and dryer. Loved the private onsens. Indoor and out door. Private bunks felt very private. Stairs and not a ladder for the top bunk. Get the bento box for dinner as there isn’t food options in the town. Very clean and organised.
    rebecca
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £72.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,133 reviews
    Well located next to the hiking trail. We arrived late after sunset and left early, so can’t say much. The rooms were very clean, the showers are private onsen which was nice. They provide some basic dinner and porridge for breakfast which was very kind.
    Erik
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £72.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,133 reviews
    Very nice place. Close to the public onsen and bus station. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms are traditionally decorated and very clean which I really liked. The private onsen are also a highlight! Highly recommended.
    Alexandra
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.13
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    Great location and nice friendly and helpful staff. Bus stop outside. Lovely river with thermal pools just across the road. Peaceful. 2 very clean private onsens inside property included in price. Great restaurant 100m down the road.(Ate there 3 nights in a row. )
    Richard
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £72.74
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,133 reviews
    Amazing accomodation with very clean and nice Japanese rooms and private onsens. Best treatment after a big hike!
    Lilla
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £227.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    The room was large and offered western seating. The view from our room was lovely overlooking the river. Outdoor onsen was excellent! It was very clean and well maintained. Food was ok. There was plenty offered however was not all to our taste. Some of the gish was overcooked. Being given a western breakfast on the second morning was a pleasant surprise!
    Allison
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £115.88
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 445 reviews
    The indoor gendered onsen was really good and of a very soothing warm temperature. The outdoor onsen is mixed gendered so doning the bathing suits provided at the indoor onsens, families could onsen together and bask in the outdoor stoney river sights.
    Joanne
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £227.75
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 309 reviews
    the quality of the food was amazing - the variety of foods was top class - the three types of onsen were very enjoyable. I particularly liked the outdoor onsen - the staff who helped us catch buses were very helpful- the location right on the bus route and right on the river with the hot springs was wonderful.
    Alyson
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £101.13
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 248 reviews
    A welcoming and cosy place in a beautiful spot where you can dig your own hot spring in river banks, whilst also having two private onsen to boot.
    Wybe
    Young couple
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