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Konyamachiya is a restored Machiya townhouse near the mouth of the Aizu-gawa river in a local neighborhood of the rural Tanabe City.  The two story wooden house is lovingly renovated, preserving the original atmosphere of the building, yet furnished with modern comforts.  The dark browns of the rough, original beams are a distinctive feature of the interior.  Staying at Konyamachiya offers a private, r...

Kumano Guest House is a small dorm-style lodging near the Kii-Tanabe station (less than 5 minutes walk) run by a friendly mother and son combination.  There are two Japanese style rooms on the second floor with tatami flooring and sliding doors. The first floor features a restaurant.  Guestrooms are gender segregated male and female: non-smoking with air-conditioning, TV, and small communal refrigerator. Th...

Tentsuku Guesthouse is a old reformed house one minute walk from the JR Kii-Tanabe Station.  It is a convenient and reasonably priced hostel.  Japanese style dormitory rooms are on the second floor and separated for male and female. There is a communal common room, kitchen, washing area, and bath.  Free wireless internet.  The rooftop balcony is great for drying clothes.  The Ajikoji entertai...

Hotel Shirahama is a privately run "Kokuminshukusha" or "People’s Lodges".  It is an older facility well located within minutes walk of the famous white Shirarahama beach.  There is a hot spring bath with good quality mineral water and a communal sitting area.  All of the rooms are Japanese style and guests are asked to lay out their own futon bedding.  There are discount entrance tickets av...

Oyado Hana Guesthouse is an older building lovely transformed into a comfortable guesthouse by the young Ms. Saho Hanai.  The name of the guesthouse comes from her nickname "Hana-chan" when she was living in Osaka.  "Oyado" means "lodging" in Japanese.  This cute accommodation is carefully decorated with pieces of art collected by the owner and received as presents from guests (including modern art bam...

Asariya Guesthouse is a lovely traditional Japanese home in a quiet residential area near the Ogigahama beach in Tanabe City.  The house was built in the mid-1930 by the progressive Asari family after returning from working in the United States.  The western influence can be seen in the sitting area near the entrance.  It was left vacant for a time until the visionary and passionate Ms. Kawafuji transf...

Miyoshiya is a budget Japanese style Ryokan inn near the Kii-Tanabe Station.  A convenience store, grocery store, and Ajikoji, a collection of restaurants and bars, are close by.  Miyoshiya Ryokan is a relaxed, reasonable accommodation run by Ken, a third generation owner who spent many years studying in Canada.  In the courtyard of these older buildings is a small shrine.  It has a retro feel to ...

Kumano Kodo-no-Yado Reimei Lodging House is located in the small village of Ukegawa at the confluence of the Oto river and Kumano-gawa, 3 kilometers south of the Hongu village townsite. The large yellow sign is easy to spot! One the first floor is a Chinese restaurant and on the second floor are the three guestrooms.  It is a simple, basic, budget facility run by the cordial Mr. Nojiri.  The rooms are Japan...

Hotel Sunshine is one of the original business hotels in the coastal city of Shingu.  Repeat business guests make up a large percentage of customers mid-week who enjoy the laid-back atmosphere.  The reasonable price, location, and convenient amenities make it a good choice for tourists as well, including free Wifi in all rooms, free bicycle rental, free breakfast, free washing and drying machines, public si...

Monpetokuwa is a home-stay like hostel run by a family, who also runs the bakery and cafe.  The house is perched above the bakery overlooking the Hidaka-gawa river in Ryujin village.  There are two Japanese style dorm rooms.  The toilet is shared.  The kitchen facilities and bath are not for use.  It is requested that guests use the public baths in Ryujin Onsen which is 13 kilometers to the n...