Homestays in 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.

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Shadbolt

From

New Zealand

Absolutely loved my stay here - the location, facilities and onsen was a highlight. Staff very friendly and very helpful. Was sad that it was only overnight as I would have loved to stay longer

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.

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Adam

From

Australia

I was so fortunate to choose Guesthouse Yui to spend over a week doing Kumano Kodo and stay for Christmas. I used it as a base to walk the Nakahechi route, catching the bus to/from the trail each day, as required. Staying at Guesthouse Yui made all this much easier and more enjoyable. The owner-operator Sanae-san is such a welcoming and caring host. She made my stay like a home-away-from-home. I had the tatami room nearest the entrance which was spacious, clean and warm. I made use of the common area for writing, emailing, watching TV. I was fortunate to be there during a slower time which made it not so busy, apparently. Regardless, Sanae-san put on a hot pot for 4 of us guests one night which was superb. The shower/bath facilities at the guesthouse are very good but I didn't use these much as there is an excellent community public bath a 5 minute walk away (and only 200 yen!). Mad if you don't use it. Kumano Hongo Taisha bus stop and the "town centre" is a 5 minute walk away. Here the dining options are good but very few. Sanae provides full use of the kitchen with stove, rice cooker, microwave etc if you want to cook. She also provides basic items such as beer, packet rice etc to purchase. I highly recommend Iwatani-san's Ramen restaurant on Monday and Tuesday nights, and Miyazushi the other nights.

Situated in Hongu in the Wakayama region, Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 22571v features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

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Chiara

From

Italy

Everything was perfect, the room was spacious and had a very comfortable queen sized bed, the place was quiet and you can get a good night sleep. The shared facilities are clean and the kitchen is quite big. I enjoyed a beautiful sunset in the porch. The guy working there was super friendly and helpful. A good location if you want to shorten the walk to Hongu.

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.

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Andrew

From

New Zealand

Super helpful host. New facilities. Had all we needed. Good location.

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.

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Allyson

From

Australia

Right next to the supermarket so we could get ingredients for dinner and breakfast. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Rooms have their own sinks which was a bonus. The room stayed very warm for winter. Really nice views and close to other sightseeing places.

Offering a garden and garden view, SOLA Guest House is set in Tanabe, 22 km from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 24 km from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum.

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Jose Fernando

From

Mexico

It was a great experience, a cozy, beautiful, and traditional place. The best part was Mindi's attentiveness at all times. She was a wonderful host who took the time to show us the beautiful places and helped us understand everything we needed. Thank you, Mindi. My wife and I would definitely return to this beautiful place!

200 metres from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, 民宿 和合 Minshuku WAGO is a recently renovated property set in Tanabe and offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private parking.

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Chun Fung

From

Hong Kong

I had a wonderful stay! The room was clean and felt just like home. The host was friendly and incredibly helpful, making our experience even better. There are supermarkets and restaurants nearby, though we were unfortunate that the restaurant were closed on Tuesday. If you're looking to grab some food, make sure to arrive at the supermarket before 6 PM. However, I highly recommend dining at the host's place—experiencing home-cooked meals at Kumano was truly magical! Additionally, the host offers lunch boxes, and I was amazed by the presentation! It reminded me of the beautifully arranged meals I often see in anime. Overall, a fantastic experience!

Set in Tanabe in the Wakayama region with Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art nearby, 古道の都 offers accommodation with free private parking.

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Olivia

From

Germany

The host is really nice and helpfull. I recived a dinner I did not even know it is included and felt like she really cares for her guests. I was just one night here as a break on Kumano Kodo hike so for this is perfect. Maybe a bit to expensive for a solo traveler and my room had 3 beds but for a group it's like jackpot.

山の家 Harumoni is located in Tanabe, 30 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, 32 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art, and 34 km from Kozan-ji Temple.

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Celedonne Corazon

From

Canada

I love our host. She made the best meals for us! Also, the bus stop to hongu was just a 2 minute walk.

Located in Tanabe, within 600 metres of Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art and 28 km of Kamitonda Concert Hall, SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private...

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Harriet

From

United Kingdom

Such an amazing place! We stumbled on a gem! I guess as it’s new it will now get busy. The pizza making was great fun and the projector with Netflix movies from bed a wonderful touch! There was even a washing machine and everything came out smelling really nice. The beds were super comfortable and the place is SO clean. The water was hot, there was a bath and a shower. It was a brilliant stay and we especially loved the surprise of making our own pizzas.