Places to stay near Yoshino-Kumano National Park

A welcome house with a starry sky and countryside views

In a beautiful mountain village that changes with the seasons, Would you like to spend a peaceful time forgetting about everyday life? Our inn is located on a hill overlooking the starry sky and the expansive countryside. In the spring, the rice terraces filled with water reflect the blue sky and surrounding landscape like a mirror. In the summer, the fresh green rice swaying in the breeze plays a refreshing tune. In the fall, the rice terraces surrounded by golden ears of rice shine on the horizon. In winter, the straw bales piled up after the rice harvest create a winter wonderland in the rice terraces. Would you like to spend a peaceful time forgetting about everyday life in this natural setting? [7 nearby sightseeing spots] 1. Iruka Onsen (Takisuiso): A hot spring facility located downstream of the beautiful Takisuigawa Gorge. You can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kitayama River from the open-air bath. 2. Yunokuchi Onsen: A secret hot spring surrounded by the nature of Kumano. You can enjoy the hot spring baths fed directly by the source spring. 3. Fuden Oroshi: You can experience the mysterious morning fog from fall to spring. 4. Maruyama Senmaida: A beautiful terraced rice field with about 1,340 rice fields, with seasonal changes as its charm. 5. Kazeden Toge: You can walk along a beautiful rural landscape and mossy cobblestone paths. 6. Yokogake Pass: A pilgrimage road to Kumano Hongu Taisha Shrine. It features a beautiful cobblestone road. 7. Oroshi Shrine: A shrine where you can feel the history that has continued since the Edo period.

ABURARI A popular old private house with a moss-covered Japanese garden, just 9 minutes from Kansai Airport

It is 9 minutes by train and 5 minutes on foot from Kansai Airport.We rent out the entire traditional Japanese merchant's mansion (old house).Yuri is a family name that has been passed down through the generations in our family. Please enjoy a Japanese trip where you can relax and live without worrying about other groups, just with your family and friends, not just a guest house. It is a very popular inn for those interested in traditional Japanese culture and anime enthusiasts such as Demon Slayer and Naruto.It is an old house, but everything has been renovated so that guests can have a comfortable stay. It can be used extensively for families and groups of one to 10 people.(The price will not change for up to 3 people) [Best hospitality not found in other guesthouses] The spacious 12-tatami mat inner parlor and Japanese garden, which spreads out along the veranda, are the essence of traditional Japanese architecture.Relax in the spacious tatami room while looking out at the Japanese garden. The living room, which was converted from a rice warehouse, can take you back in time 200 years. [For long-term stays] Desk, chairs and whiteboards are provided.It can also be used as a working space.We also have a discount plan for guests staying 28 days or more.

A former inn on a hill in Wakayama, with the remains of an old castle, Shirahama, and the Kumano Kodo for walking. Up to 5 people. Spacious, barrier-free toilet and bath

Founded in 1957, my grandfather, Eiichi Tanuchi, ran an inn called Aiwasho for the cultural development of Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. In order to continue to protect its history and traditions, his granddaughter, Kiushuko, reopened the inn under its original name in 2021. Built on the site of Ueno Castle, this inn is a traditional Japanese house with tatami mats on the floor. Please relax in one of the two Japanese-style rooms. The inn is located on a hill overlooking the city of Tanabe, so you can enjoy the morning sun, sunset, and night view. On a calm day, we recommend having tea in a wicker chair on the edge of the hinoki cypress wooden deck, which was made in the image of the moon viewing platform of the Katsura Imperial Villa. The newly installed bath and toilet are spacious and barrier-free, so you can bathe together or use them easily even if you need assistance. We installed popin.aladdin (lighting with projector) in one of the Japanese-style rooms. It projects on the sliding doors You can watch TV, music, movies, etc. Enjoy BGM on YouTube before you go out in the morning. My parents, Kisaku and Shuko Tanai (Japanese), live next to the house, so please let me know if you need anything.

noad is a private guest house where you can stay with works of art. You can see the great nature of the meandering Kitayama River.

Located in Tokutsugawa Village, Nara Prefecture, with Wakayama and Mie prefectures right next door, it is close to tourist attractions such as the World Heritage Kumano Kodo, Takikyo, Tamaki Shrine, and Kumano Hongu Taisha, as well as hot spring resorts such as Yunokuchi Onsen, Kawayu Onsen, Yunomine Onsen, and Tokutsugawa Onsen.The entire building is available for rent, and depending on the period, it can be used as a place for artists to stay and create, with a loft using staircase dance and a basement renovated from an old potato field.A 2-3 minute walk away, you can enjoy the outdoor sculpture ONKAI by a German artist, where you can enjoy nature and art.Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are optional, and we offer vegetarian menus using vegetables from the Kumano region. ⚠︎ Because of the proximity to the river and the area surrounded by nature, there are many insects in the warm season, and they may enter the room.Please make a reservation after understanding the characteristics of the natural environment. ⚠We are renovating an old house built more than 100 years ago, and we are making use of the charm of the old timber.Please be aware if you have allergies to dust, etc.

Limited to one group per day, Guest House Agai is convenient for walking the Kumano Kodo and playing in the river. You can experience country life.

Guest House Agae is a renovated traditional house that can only accommodate one group at a time. It is in a very convenient location, about 550 m (about 7 minutes on foot) to Kumano Kodo and Kinkou Oji, a supermarket (A-COOP), a bus stop (Kodo Aruki no Sato Chikatsuyu), and restaurants (Shoji Teahouse and Tororo-ya). The owner is a local Kumano Kodo guide, so we will do our best to accommodate your questions and advice about walking the Kumano Kodo, as well as pick-up and drop-off when you need it. We can also provide personal guides, so please let us know. Prices do not include meals. There is a supermarket and restaurants next door. ☆A-COOP Kinan, Kumano Kodo Chikatsuyu Store Supermarket "A-coop" 8:30 am - 6:00 pm ☆Restaurant "Toroya" 　Restaurant "Toroya" 11: 00-18: 00 (last order 17: 30) Closed on Tuesdays. We can also arrange meals, so please read the "Other things to note". "Agape" means "my home" in the local dialect. Please relax as though you were at home. Address: 1776-3 Chikure, Nakaharimichi, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture 646-1402

Mikiura Guesthouse

Reservation start from 2 person / 2 nights minimum. We only take one reservation everyday so house is yours to use privately.We have no meal service since corona pandemic 2020. Guesthouse is a typical old Japanese house, not like a resort Hotel or Ryokan for business. Mikiura village is surrounded by the clear blue sea and natural green mountains, and located close to the World Heritage of "Kumano Kodo" You'll enjoy real Japan such as rural life experience, quiet time and beautiful nature.

Authentic Minimalistic Japanese House in Koyasan

【An Authentic Japanese in Koyasan】 An authentic, ryokan-style Japanese house with a minimalist design is ready to welcome you in Koyasan, the sacred site. Located just a 12-minute walk from the popular Okunoin temple, it is comfortably removed from the bustling center of town. Unlike other temple lodgings, this house offers complete privacy, allowing you to feel at home while experiencing an authentic Japanese lifestyle. Ideal for group or family trips, as well as extended stays.

Kansai airport 15mins ZEN house

☆Portable WIFI is available for free during your stay. ★Osaka Prefectural Government Notified Accommodation. Private Lodgings Business Act ※ We request stay in groups of two or more. Please enjoy your stay in a single-story house. The house Japanese tatami mat rooms and a spacious 50㎡ living space. It can be used for a wide range of purposes, from a large family to a small group. 15 minutes to Kansai Airport. 25 minutes to Namba central Osaka. ※Communicate in Chinese&English.

Modernist cabin in the midst of a sacred mountain

When travelling in India, I had a dream to open Koyasan’s first guesthouse. After 10 years of welcoming travellers from around the world, I wanted a new challenge and created SANRO, a beautiful little hideaway for your stay. With years of experience welcoming and providing tours for travellers, you don't even need to do advanced research about Koyasan. Feel free to leave everything to me–I am happy to help enrich your stay as your town concierge!

The private guest house with a view of the sea.

Nostalgic Beach House A private guesthouse in Nigishima, Kumano City, facing the calm Nigishima Bay. To reach it, climb about 50 steps (5 min) for a rewarding view. *Note: not suitable for those with limited mobility. There is no TV or clock—disconnect and relax. *Extra fee applies for 2+ guests. For safety, a motion-sensor camera is at the entrance; it only takes still photos when someone passes, never continuous video, ensuring privacy.

“Genki House”, a house near Hongu-Taisha

It’s a house 8km from the Hongu Taisha. (about 15 minutes' drive) If you have a car it's more convenient, but if not I'll be happy to drive you to and from a bus stop or a tourism spot in Hongu area. My family run an organic farm, bakery, NPO offering long-stay for the youth, and an alternative school for children nearby. You'll have some loaves of bread from our bakery(^^)/ （If you don't eat bread please let me know beforehand)

Kumano Nakahechi "MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house

"MINE-no-Yado" Mine own house is a small Japanese style cottage in Mine village where includes Takijiri-oji, the entrance to the sacred mountains of Kumano. The house is at an elevation of 300m. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Kumano mountains, a wonderful starry night and even sea of clouds.