KUMANO TRAVEL

Kumano Nakahechi Enjoyment Inn Chrisgawa was born from a dream. After walking the sacred Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes himself, the owner felt a calling to create a special place where pilgrims could truly immerse themselves in the Kumano experience. This is that place—a one-group-per-day guesthouse where you can find the peace and space you need to connect with the ancient trail.

Strategically positioned in the heart of Nakahechi, we offer unbeatable access to the trail's most significant sites. Takijiri-oji is just 4 minutes away by car, and Takahara is 8 minutes—both ideal starting points for your day's walk. We're happy to provide shuttle service, so you can start fresh in the morning and return to comfort after a rewarding day on the trail.

With five guest rooms all to yourself, you'll have plenty of space whether you're traveling solo, with family, or in a group. This makes Kurisugawa ideal for multi-day stays as you work your way along the Nakahechi route at your own pace. The entire guesthouse is yours—relax, spread out, and make yourself at home.

We provide a complimentary breakfast* to start your day right. For other meals, you have complete freedom. A supermarket is conveniently located nearby, and our fully equipped kitchen is yours to use. Cook together with your travel companions, try local ingredients, or simply prepare what you like. This flexible approach keeps costs down, making extended stays comfortable and affordable.

* Please note we cannot accommodate special dietary requirements.

Kumano Nakahechi Mine-no-Yado (Mine Own House) is a rental cottage perched on the side of the mountain opposite (to the west) of Takijiri-oji. 

It is a one story building with open-space sitting area and Japanese style room.  It has a compact full kitchen, toilet and bath. 

The views that stretch across the mountains (including the stars) can be enjoyed from a lawn-chair on the covered deck, one of the most popular activities of this cottage!

It is located along the Mine hiking route which descends from the Shiomi-toge pass. 

The owner offers pick-up and drop-off service from Takijiri-oji if reserved in advance, making it a good place to stay for the first night before walking the Kumano Kodo from Takijiri-oji. 

No meals are supplied, so please do some grocery shopping before you arrive.

Kumano Nakahechi Mine-no-Yado (Mine Own House) can only accept reservations 6 months or less in advance. 
Thank you for your understanding.

NULLM KAZE Rental House (formerly Nuruminoie) is a boutique rental house in Nakahechi about 15 minutes drive north of the Takahara settlement.  It is an older farmhouse with a designer renovation.  The fully furnished house itself is a one-story wooden structure with a series of rooms, including both Western and Japanese-style atmospheres.  The entrance and kitchen feature an exposed ceiling to showcase traditional construction techniques. 

The relaxing space offers views over the bucolic satoyama landscape of the wide Nurumi-gawa river valley, which the name derives from.  The bamboo trees waving in the wind frame the mountains beyond. 

This is a private house rental for only one group per night.

NULLM SORA Rental House is a renovated Japanese-style rental house in Nakahechi about 15-minute drive north of the Takahara settlement.  SORA means “Sky” and is the sister lodging to the nearby NULLM KAZE or "Wind".  This fully furnished house has a classic countryside atmosphere surrounded by a rural mountain scene.  There is a full kitchen and dining room with lofty ceiling exposing dark brown wooden beams.  The two bedrooms are fitted with sleeping futons.  The owners would like guests to relax and enjoy a stay in this classic Japanese home.

This is a private house rental for only one group per night.

NULLM KAWA Rental House is a renovated Japanese-style rental house in Nakahechi about a 15-minute drive of the Takahara settlement. KAWA means "River" and it is the sister lodging to the nearby NULLM KAZE or "Wind" and NULLM SORA or "Sky." It is a well-furnished one-story house in the Kii mountains with two bedrooms fitted with sleeping futons. The owners would like guests, whether family or Kumano Kodo hikers, to relax and enjoy the setting.