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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.

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. Excellent location, friendly efficient staff, amazing free coffee & Porridge. Onsens were divine. Close to public transport & trails.Would thoroughly recommend

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9.2
Superb
1,937 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located just 1.3 km from Oka Park, Guesthouse RICO offers accommodation in Wakayama with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as a housekeeping service. Featuring a terrace, the 2-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The accommodation provides a lift, a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. We were absolutely satisfied with the rooms, the amenities, and the location. The staff was helpful and friendly. We received great tips on local restaurants and activities in the city, which really enhanced our stay. There’s also a city spa and a laundry just down the street, which was a nice bonus.

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9
Superb
1,045 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Situated in Tanabe in the Wakayama region, with Tanabe Ogigahama Beach and Tokei Shrine nearby, ICHIE Second Location features accommodation with free private parking. The property is around 1.9 km from Kozan-ji Temple, 6.3 km from Tanabe City Museum of Art and 7.9 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall. Heisogen Park is 13 km from the guest house and Saki-no-Yu Onsen Spa is 13 km away. We felt very welcome by the host, who showed us the map and explained where to find main spots to prepare the hike. The bedding was amazing !

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9
Superb
110 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Boasting garden views, ゲストハウス柚 features accommodation with free bikes, a garden and a terrace, around 200 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha. It is set less than 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and provides a shared kitchen. The guest house offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. Everything. The interiors, everything is so clean. He also has a lot of free stuff like the shave ice which we thoroughly enjoyed, the bath was amazing the whole place is an old Japanese house with modern fittings inside. We really enjoyed our stayed here. We will definitely come back here. The staff was amazing and really helpful. It is also close to the shrine.

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9.5
Exceptional
118 reviews
Price from
US$40
per night

NONAGASE GUEST HOUSE, a property with a garden, is situated in Chikatsuyu, 300 metres from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art, 29 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall, as well as 31 km from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine. There is an in-house restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Tokei Shrine is 35 km from the guest house and Shirahama Art Museum is 41 km away. It was one of the best accommodations we experienced in Japan. The house was lovely and impeccably clean, but what truly made our stay exceptional was the staff! They were incredibly helpful and kind—from the warm welcome and complimentary welcome drink to the delicious dinner and even offering to do our laundry, despite it being quite late. We truly enjoyed our stay!

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9.8
Exceptional
170 reviews
Price from
US$292
per night

簡易宿所 ふくろく is located in Shingu, less than 1 km from Kamikura Shrine, a 13-minute walk from Shingu Castle Ruins Park, as well as 1.4 km from Kumano Hayatama Taisha. It is situated 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple and features luggage storage space. The guest house provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. The location is very near JR Shingu station with restaurants, konbini and a supermarket nearby. Host is very accommodating and very helpful with all my needs.

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9.4
Superb
246 reviews
Price from
US$40
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Located in Shingu, 400 metres from Kamikura Shrine, 長徳寺宿坊 Temple Hotel has a garden, private parking and rooms with free WiFi access. The property is set 700 metres from Kumano Hayatama Taisha, less than 1 km from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and 13 km from Fudarakusanji Temple. The guest house features family rooms. Very friendly and helpful host. Run me through all the equipment and helped with my luggage and time issue. Also the room is super clean and equipped with everything you need. Definitely recommend.

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9.3
Superb
238 reviews
Price from
US$66
per night

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. It is located 29 km from Kamitonda Concert Hall and features full-day security. The guest house has parking on-site, a hot tub and a shared kitchen. Super lovely host who very kindly helped return a key that we had accidentally kept from the night before in tanabe. His place was very clean, comfortable, and he provided a delicious breakfast and lunch for the kumano.

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9.4
Superb
515 reviews
Price from
US$88
per night

Situated just 2.9 km from Ojigahama Beach, AJITO Hostel & CafeBar provides accommodation in Shingu with access to free bikes, a bar, as well as full-day security. It is located 500 metres from Shingu Castle Ruins Park and offers private check-in and check-out. The guest house features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. what a great little place. If you have a small group, the 4 ppl room on the 3rd floor is perfect. The place has lots of great info in multiple languages and the affiliated izakaya was the perfect place to go for dinner.

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9.1
Superb
397 reviews
Price from
US$56
per night

Situated in Wakayama with Isonoura Beach nearby, Surf Imin G-Sun features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. The property features quiet street views and is 2 km from Kasai Park and 3.6 km from Kii Kimoto Castle Ruins. The guest house has a hot tub and bicycle parking. Clean and spacious homestay with a super friendly and helpful owner. Just a few minutes walking distance from the beach and easily reachable by train. I’d live to come back.

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9.6
Exceptional
210 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

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