J-Hoppers Kumano Yunomine Guest house is located in Hongu, a 10-minute drive away or a 70-minute walk on the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Route from Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine.
Ambika
United States of America
This was a wonderful stop during our hike of the Kumano Kodo. We especially enjoyed the private onsen the hotel has. The tatami room was spacious and comfortable and all of the shared shower and bathroom areas were very clean. We also enjoyed eating meals in the common area with other guests. They are also located close to a bus stop which made it easy to start our day
The hotel also provided a nice breakfast (congee) and bentos for lunch. All delivered promptly.
Boasting beautiful open-air baths facing Ohto River, Sansuikan Kawayu Midoriya offers both Japanese and Western-style rooms.
Wadeth
United States of America
Great big hotel with an old fashion style. A little dated in decor but charming. It’s in the middle of the mountains so you can’t expect the same level of design and modernity as a city hotel. The age of the hotel was more than made up by the helpful and friendly staff.
Boasting various hot spring baths and river views, Kawayu Onsen Fujiya is historic accommodations located near the Kumano pilgrimage route. Sophisticated Japanese multi-course meals are served.
Guest house Okagesan is a holiday home located in Hongu, Wakayama. There are 2 Japanese-style rooms, a living room, kitchen, bathroom and toilet in the property.
Brooke
Canada
The Guest house is right on the river, super full of character. Great spot.
Watarase Onsen Hotel Sasayuri offers accommodations in Hongu. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Elena
Spain
The onsen! There were 3 onsen options:
1. Big thermal baths inside the main hotel building
2. Small external private baths in the main hotel building
3. Big natural thermal bath in the other side of the river
I think the external private baths were a very welcome luxury.
The location was isolated which is what we were looking for, very relaxing. The view from the rooms was like a painting and the river side and bridge were beautiful when surrounded by pink flowers.
Breakfast was quite complete and tasty, it was never the same.
The service was very attentive, without us asking they accompanied us after the check out to offer taking a picture of us on the nice bridge.
Located in lush nature, Ashita-no-Mori features hot spring baths, a Western restaurant and comfortable rooms boasting river views and sofas.
Anthony
United States of America
Excellent food/facility. We were treated like friends by all the staff. Awesome location with an onsen in the river. I can't recommend this place any more highly.
Guest House Takiyoshi in Hongu features accommodations with free Wifi 8.6 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, 13 miles from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, and 16 miles from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan...
Jim See
Singapore
Great team at Takiyoshi! Loved the experience. Appreciate the effort to prepare a special dish for a birthday celebration. Food was excellent! Thank you very much!
Watarase Onsen Hotel Yamayuri is located in Hongu, 25 mi from Shirahama. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Each room at this ryokan is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV.
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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