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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.

Amazing place, clean rooms and hot hot onsen. Lots of food and drink available within the hostel and a good sister restaurant nearby! I love that you can drink onsen water there!
Review score
9.2
Wonderful
1,634 reviews
Price from
$54.33
1 night, 2 adults

5.3 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine, Guesthouse Yui offers 2-star accommodations in the Hongucho Hongu district of Hongu.

Clean place at unique location, but relatively expensive for the services provided. Room is called standard but only in room description you realize it has a shared bathroom. We were placed on the second floor with bathrooms located on the first floor, with very steep stairs. I would say a big issue for some people. Shared bathroom has minimum privacy, so we did not use it. From description we thought that there are some shared facilities besides the room, but it was not the case. Exit to the balcony from our room was through the window, literally. Shared balcony with one set of table and chairs, so not clear which room can use these.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
445 reviews
Price from
$77.31
1 night, 2 adults

Ashita no Mori offers accommodations in Hongu, 7.7 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 13 miles from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

The owners were very hospitable and helpful. The dinner was delicious, exactly what we needed after a day of hiking. They prepared a breakfast to go and a bento lunch for us to take early the next morning on departure. He even made us coffee early in the morning to get us started on the right foot!! We went to the outdoor onsen across the road which was super fun. I would highly recommend staying here.
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
369 reviews
Price from
$174.12
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 22571v is located in Hongu, just 2.9 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 16 miles from Kumanokodo Nakahechi Museum of Art.

Last minute booking kumano kodo stays I was worried about the distance but it was easy to get to with Japan's exceptional mass transit. A very well stocked grocery store 2 minute walk, which is the bus stop. We'll stocked kitchen. Family great! I need a long hike break & asked for a waterfall to hike to. The owner showed me on map AND dropped me off nearby! Also you can do laundry in house.
Review score
8.8
Excellent
41 reviews
Price from
$96.95
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 43934v is located in Hongu, just 17 miles from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and 23 miles from Kamikura Shrine.

The owner was very friendly.
Review score
8.7
Excellent
33 reviews
Price from
$100.99
1 night, 2 adults

Guesthouse Hatenashi - Vacation STAY 43938v is located in Hongu, just 17 miles from Kumanoshi Kiwakozan Museum and 23 miles from Kamikura Shrine.

The view from the parking lot is the only saving grace of this place. Other than that there was a plus in that the host was responsive via whatsapp.
Review score
7.4
Good
13 reviews
Price from
$92.91
1 night, 2 adults

NONAGASE GUEST HOUSE enjoys a location in Chikatsuyu, 18 miles from Kamitonda Concert Hall and 19 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine.

The perfect place to stay after a long hike. I cried because it was so beautiful and the staff was the kindest people you can imagine. Lots of interesting history about the guesthouse, too! Wow. 🤯
Review score
9.8
Exceptional
102 reviews
Price from
$222.87
1 night, 2 adults

民宿 和合 Minshuku WAGO enjoys a location in Tanabe, 19 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine and 21 miles from Tanabe City Museum of Art.

The place was so clean and the owners so welcoming! They served family style diner with all the travelers together and everything was given so much thought. Perfect for a backpacking adventure. Such lovely people!!
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
349 reviews
Price from
$112.13
1 night, 2 adults

山の家 Harumoni offers accommodations in Tanabe, 17 miles from Kamitonda Concert Hall and 19 miles from Hosshinmon Oji Shrine.

Review score
10.0
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
$139.30
1 night, 2 adults

Providing a garden, SEN.RETREAT CHIKATSUYU provides accommodations in Tanabe.

It’s an interesting concept though I felt that it is very overpriced for what you are getting. I needed a property for my Kumano Kodo hike and this was available. Since there are not many accommodations in this area, I had to accept the high price. The property consists of refurbished shipping containers that are arranged in a gated community. Rooms are equipped with a kitchen area, shower, and a toilet. There is also a combined AC/heater machine to control the temperature. The property is sparking clean and the beds are comfortable. In terms of negatives, there is no person on site. You need to register on the iPad and then do a Skype call with someone on the other side. Once they are happy with your answers, you get a code to access your room. It took me multiple tries to reach someone; I presume they were on a break. This delayed my check in by about 15 mins. Also, there isn’t much by way of facilities. There is a washing machine/dryer and a fire pit. They also have a pizza oven , though I don’t know how often one makes pizza in Japan. The smoke from the fire pit travelled directly into my room so this brought back fond memories of forced camping trips. Overall, this is a solid accommodation but I felt that it is too expensive for what is provided.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
242 reviews
Price from
$196.41
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 445 reviews
    Great guesthouse. The host, Sanae was lovely and helped us check in early because of the bad weather. The guesthouse was lovely with excellent amenities.
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,634 reviews
    Great hostel just meters off the Kumano Kodo trail. Dinner was a tasty and plentiful bento box. Free filter coffee and tea available and good sized sleeping capsules in the dorms. The onsen was also a great bonus!
    Guest review by
    Josie
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,634 reviews
    Everything. Great spot. Rethinks your view of hostels - this was fun and sociable but quiet too.
    Guest review by
    Aideen
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,634 reviews
    The location was convenient and quiet, you could hear the stream of water. It was vibrant and full of like-minded backpackers looking after themselves and facilities which stayed clean throughout the stay. The outdoor onsen of the hostel was delightful.
    Guest review by
    Kira
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,634 reviews
    Great hostel! Located right along the Kumano Kodo, with great access to hiking. Stayed in the mixed dorm and was very impressed with the size and comfort of the beds. Lots of privacy for a hostel. Everything was clean. Kitchen well equipped. Private onsen access was great as well. Loved our stay here!
    Guest review by
    Alyssa
    Group
  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 1,634 reviews
    Great hostel in the nature, far away from noise and crowds. Good kitchen, bento box option, laundry and the onsen. Everything you might need after a long day of hiking.
    Guest review by
    Krisztina
    Solo traveler
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 155 reviews
    Our host Manabu is very hospitable, and ensures everything is going well for your visit. We enjoyed the location, 10 .minutes walk to fabulous onsen, quiet rural village. There is a small minimalist for groceries, Okagesan yakitoria run by Manabu san, and the cafe at the onsen for meals.
    Guest review by
    Sharon
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.1
    Wonderful · 445 reviews
    We had a very comfortable stay at this humble guesthouse. The host was very sweet. The common area is nice and cozy. The location was great, close to the public bath house.
    Guest review by
    Russell
    Young couple
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 155 reviews
    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This traditional Japanese house is very well looked after and is in a great location, and within walking distance of two onsen. Manabu is a great host, even delivering handmade rice balls each morning. We also ate at his restaurant which was very good. Highly recommended.
    Guest review by
    Eamon
    Family with young children
  • Review score
    9.6
    Exceptional · 155 reviews
    We loved the house and all its features. It was like living in a real Japanese home. Great location. Peaceful and quiet. Fantastic and helpful host. We had a great meal at his yakitori restaurant. And he even left some lovely rice balls for us to have for breakfast the following day even though meals were not included.
    Guest review by
    Anna
    Family with young children